Andrea Breuer
Oakville
Summary
I have a combined 30 years of experience as a teacher in the Peel District School Board and working within the City of Mississauga. These wide variety of experiences have played a role in my development as a leader that will well suit the dynamic of this recreation programmer position. I bring a commitment of continuous learning and improvement to all aspects of my careers and am focused and dependable with ensuring equitable treatment through all of my interactions with the public.
As an aquatics professional I have demonstrated commitment to safety and a proven ability to manage and motivate teams. I am skilled in lifeguarding, swim instruction, advanced programs instruction and customer service. I am highly adaptable and dependable, consistently achieving goals through collaboration and effective communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics - Multiple Roles
City of Mississauga
01.2003 - Current
- Staff Training Conductor, Bronze Cross/SFA/CPR C Instructor and Examiner
- Recreation Programmer (Assistant Pool Supervisor) at River Grove CC 2002-2003
- Summer Pool Supervisor at David Ramsey 1999-2002
- Swim Instructor, Lifeguard at multiple locations 1996 - Present
Contained ASD/DD Classroom Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
Grade 6/7/8 Middle School Teacher
Peel District School Board
08.2003 - Current
- Designed and delivered curriculum based lessons taking into account the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of students, as well as their sense of self. Subjects included Physical Education, Health, Math, Science, Language Arts, History, Geography, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environments by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to align lesson plans with ministry guidelines, curriculum and best practices in health education.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of each student within the classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers to help them effectively implement curriculum goals and objectives in their classrooms.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- South Peel Elementary School Physical and Health Education Association (SPESPHEA) President and Executive member 2003 - Present (Created and organized all sporting events including budgeting, booking of facilities, bussing, rules and regulations, equity lessons and new curriculum rollouts)
- Organized and coached multiple sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Created and ran daily intramural activity programs
- Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
Customer Service Representative
City of Mississauga
08.2003 - 05.2015
- Front desk staff member at River Grove; Assisted customers with all areas of recreation including fitness memberships, swimming lessons, room rentals, general queries and complaints
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Education
Honour Specialist - Special Education
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON08.2021
Honour Specialist - Health and Physical Education
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON12.2015
Bachelor of Education - Physical and Health Education
OISE University of Toronto
Toronto, ON08.2003
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology -
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2001
Skills
- Customer service/relations
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Public speaking
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Emergency response
Certification
- National Lifeguard, SFA/CPR C, LSS Instructors, Advanced Instructors, NL Examiner, SFA/CPR Examiner, Staff Training Conductor
- Crisis Prevention Institute Blue Card Holder (CPI)
- Guidance and Career Education Part 1 - Queen's University
- Sports coach: Flag Football, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Ice Hockey, Cross-Country Running, Track and Field, Soccer, Rugby, Tchoukball, Cricket
- Intramural program developer and host
- SPESPHEA President
- Rugby Canada Certified Referee
- OTAS provider and examiner for the Peel District School Board
- Committees: Graduation, In School Staffing, CCEL (Community Connected Experiential Learning), Equity, 2SLGBTQIA+, Grade 8 Curriculum, Fundraising
- Volunteer high school and club rugby coach
Timeline
Contained ASD/DD Classroom Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Grade 6/7/8 Middle School Teacher
Peel District School Board
08.2003 - Current
Customer Service Representative
City of Mississauga
08.2003 - 05.2015
Aquatics - Multiple Roles
City of Mississauga
01.2003 - Current
Honour Specialist - Health and Physical Education
Queen’s University
Honour Specialist - Special Education
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Education - Physical and Health Education
OISE University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology -
McMaster University
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