About Me

I'm a voracious learner and naturally curious, which leads me to do things where I am constantly growing. I believe that proper education has the potential to change the world, which is why I have devoted my professional life to education. I have been teaching for 12+ years in multiple disciplines, specifically in Theatre, English, and Special Education. I have held leadership positions, including Arts Department Head and Teacher-in-Charge. Currently, I am looking for an opportunity to work in education in the Netherlands!


In my personal life, I spend my time by volunteering with Project5 First Nation; trying new things such as getting my Scuba diving license; adopting dogs; and teaching myself to read music. I also enjoy challenging myself by doing daily yoga. 

Experience

  • Teaching

    2016 - present   |   Drama/Technical Theatre Teacher

    • Assumed various roles including, director, producer, front of house, outreach coordinator, stage manager
    • Liaised between school and permit holders to ensure technical needs were met
    • Technical Director for a variety of events including: Town Halls for Members of Parliament, dance showcases, music concerts, Money Matters, grade assemblies, TCDSB Music Festivals, Variety Shows, drama performances, musicals, WENTT Conference, author talks, Arts Assemblies, HOZA, Mock Trials, Awards nights, Open House, Graduations, and many more events.

    2016 - 2018   |   English Teacher

    • Digitized all resources to ensure ease of access for students
    • Digitized and created marking sheets including creation of formulas
    • Created website for students to access necessary resources to be successful
    • Created new framework for learning in collaboration with students and staff

    2011 - 2016   |   Special Education Teacher

    • Implemented successful transitions for students from secondary to 
    • Developed individualized curriculum for all students dependent on needs
    • Identified the needs of each student by collaborating with parents, teachers, and various team members to ensure success

  • Courses Taught

    2023

    Dramatic Arts, grade 9

    English, grades 9, 12

    Religion Arts, grade 9

    Summer Transition Program, Teacher-in-Charge, grade 9


    2022

    Dramatic Arts, grades 9 - 12

    Summer Transition Program, Teacher-in-Charge, grade 9


    2021

    Dramatic Arts, grades 9 - 12

    Canadian History, grade 10


    2020

    Dramatic Arts, grades 9 - 12

    Summer Transition Program, Teacher-in-Charge, grade 9


    2019

    Dramatic Arts, grades 9 - 12

    Technical Theatre. Grade 10 - 12

    Summer Transition Program, Teacher-in-Charge, grade 9


    2018

    Dramatic Arts, grades 9 - 12

    Technical Theatre, grades 10, -12

    Social Justice Documentary, grade 10

    Summer Transition Program, Teacher-in-Charge, grade 9


    2017

    English, grades 9 - 11

    Dramatic Arts, grades 9

    Technical Theatre, grades 11- 12

    Social Justice Documentary, grade 10

    Summer Transition Program, Literacy, grade 9


    2016

    English, grades 9 - 12

    Canadian Geography grades 9, 10

    Summer Transition Program, Literacy, grade 9


    2015

    Special Education, grades 9 - 12

    Summer Transition Program, Literacy, grade 9


    2011-2014

    Special Education, grades 9 - 12


    2010

    Religion, grades 9

    World Religions, grades 11

    Science, grades 9 - 10


    2009

    Cooperative Education, grades 11 - 12

    English Language Learners, grades 9 - 12

  • Projects

    2015 - 2020  |  Event Planner

    • Coordinated various outreach events to advertise school and increase enrollment
    • Coordinated school tours in the largest building in the board
    • Emceed for Open House to advertise the school and increase enrollment

    2015 - 2023  |  Host and Teacher Advisor for National Theatre School Drama Festival

    • Facilitated student written and directed plays
    • Hosted drama festival for four years
    • Won twice at the District Level and competed at the University of Toronto's Hart House

    2019  |  S.T.E.A.M. Exhibition Co-rdinator

    • Coordinated a S.T.E.A.M. Exhibition between the local elementary schools
    • Met with Department Heads and Principals to facilitate successful event
    • Worked with students to create booths for event

    2018  |  Assistant Facilitator for Girls Group, Who Run the World

    • Enaged in conversations with female students about issues facing the world and women
    • Encouraged and supported female students and staff through the use of humour

    2017, 2019, 2023  |  Elected member of Advisory Committee

    • Advised administration on teacher workload issues
    • Ensured that any staff with workload issues was brought up with administration
    • Assisted in scheduling and time-tabling teachers in accordance with their preferences and qualifications

    2012 - 2016  |  Swim Meet Coordinator and Coach

    • Coached student swimmers with varying abilities from club swimmers to student swimmer, including many student swimmers with special needs
    • Coached  students who won at the Toronto level and competed in OFSAA
    • Coached students who won medals in multiple levels and won gold and silver medals
    • Coordinated multiple swim meets for city-wide high schools in multiple school boards

  • Other

    2004 - 2010  |  Dietary Food Worker/Cook, Castleview Wychwood Towers

    • cooked meals for 450 residents
    • served meals to 80 residents per shift 
    • cleaned the small servery and the main kitchen

    2002 - 2004  |  Staples Business Centre, Customer Service Rep and Copy and Print Centre

    • Served at the customer service desk
    • worked as a cashier
    • stocked shelves

Education

  • Certificates

    2022  |  Learning Design, University of Toronto


    2019  |  PADI Certified Scuba Diver

  • Degrees

    2009  |  Bachelor of Education, Social Justice Stream, University of Ottawa


    2008  |  Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Specialist in English Literature, York University

  • Additional Teaching Qualifications

    2017  |  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, Specialist, York University


    2017  |  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, Part Two, York University


    2013  |  Religious Studies; Part One, Lakehead University


    2013  |  Special Education; Teaching Students with Special Needs, Specialist, York University


    2012  |  Teaching in Secondary Special Education Programs; Part Two, York University


    2011  |  Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs, OISE, University of Toronto


    2010  |  Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language/ESL Instructor, York University

  • Past Certifications

    2018  |  Working from Heights


    2017  |  First Aid CPR-C


    2015  |  Crisis Prevention Institute


    2008  |  Food Handler’s Certification

Leadership

  • Teacher-in-Charge

    August 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023

    • Planned, organized, and executed all events for the program including trips, registration forms, swimming; 
    • Organized students into cohorts, prepared report cards
    • Dealt with disciplinary actions
    • Collaborated with Community Officer regarding cyberbullying presentation

  • Arts Department Head

    September 2018 - August 2020


    • SHSM Lead, an arts program that provides experiential learning
    • Coordinated auditions for drama, dance, visual arts, and music
    • Created arts brochure to ensure maximum advertising for community
    • Created arts application for use by all prospective students

  • Mentor

    September 2018 - Present


    • Facilitated learning discussions with mentee to ensure their success
    • Built relational trust to ensure that mentee would remain open to asking questions and grow, and learn
    • Provided meaningful feedback to ensure mentee reaches full potential

Interests

Volunteer

Project First Nations 

Board Member since 2021

Arts Liaison 2018 - present



"Project First Nations is a not-for-profit organization that connects indigenous with non-indigenous youth through the implementation of educational initiatives such as sports, arts, and social programs. We aim to create a bridge between the youth who reside in urban Canada with youth who live in remote First Nation communities across the country. We dream of One Canada with equality of opportunity. Together, we can advance reconciliation and national unity by allowing our youth to become leaders.


We do not have paid staff. Everyone involved, from adult supervisors to youth leaders, is a volunteer. To learn more about our programs, please peruse our site and visit the social media platforms in which we are present. To find out more or to donate to the cause, please send us an email at contact@projectfirsnations.com to learn about the options. "

Personal Skills

creativity organization communication problem-solving empathy learning listening curiosity

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office      |     Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Google Suite     |     Classroom, Jamboard, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Meet, Sites, Maps,

Learning Platforms     |     Edmodo, Ed Puzzle, Socrative, Moodle, D2L Brightspace

Website Creation     |     Google Sites, GoDaddy, Duda, Square Space, Wix

Assessment Platforms     |    Webmarks, Markbook, Aspen/SIS, SAP, ESS, Google Sheets

Video Software     |     Zoom, Google Meet, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Video Editor, YouTube Uploader

Social Media     |     LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Jamboard, Reddit, Twitter (X)


Award

Exemplary Practice Award    |     2017

Innovative Mental Health Initiative:

After School Scripting Course
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