Andrew Fair
Supply Teacher
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Toronto District School Board-Earl Haig Secondary School
NorthYork, ON
09.2010 - 10.2021
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Teacher
Toronto District School Board-Don Mills Collegiate Institute
North York, ON
09.1996 - 08.2010
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
Toronto District School Board-Fisherville Junior High
North York, ON
09.1991 - 08.1995
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 09.1985 - 04.1990
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education (Junior/Intermediate)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON 09.1990 - 06.1991
Skills
Group learning mechanics
undefinedAccomplishments
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Timeline
Teacher
Toronto District School Board-Earl Haig Secondary School
09.2010 - 10.2021
Teacher
Toronto District School Board-Don Mills Collegiate Institute
09.1996 - 08.2010
Teacher
Toronto District School Board-Fisherville Junior High
09.1991 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education (Junior/Intermediate)
University of Toronto
09.1990 - 06.1991
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
McMaster University
09.1985 - 04.1990
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