About Me
SUBJECTS
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Every student deserves to learn and find success. Inherently, teachers should never prejudge any child’s cultural/SES or racial circumstances. Moreover, they should provide nurturing, self-esteem building concepts in ALL lessons and gradually increase the pace of the lesson as the student advances.
“Bloom’s Taxonomy” is a perfect model to explain/implement HOTS (higher-order-thinking-skills) and foster these concepts in children at an early age. Lastly, the curriculum needs to be made relevant; thus allowing students to make personal connections to the expectations at-hand.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I have a Network Engineering Diploma from Trios College. I obtained an undergraduate degree from Laurier University in Children’s Education and Development, Contemporary Studies and Geography. I received a Master’s degree in Contemporary Cultural Studies (Popular Culture) at Brock University.
I also have a Bachelor’s of Education from Laurier University. Since becoming accredited, I undertook additional qualification courses for special education and high school teaching subjects in social studies and geography. I continue to attend various Professional Development courses and meetings.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I am a certified teacher with three years of classroom experience and over seven years of differentiated tutoring experience. This profession has allowed me to diversify my instruction; I have worked with students ranging from the first grade right up to the college level. I have extensive experience working with special needs students and making accommodates for their learning situation.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
When I am not helping students ‘achieve their full potential’, I enjoy participating in my fantasy football league. On weekends, I can be found playing soccer and watching sports via live broadcast.