Benjamin Castillo

Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with tastandards and student learning objectives.

• Teaching ENG4U, business, and social science courses (HSB4U, HSC4M, and BOH4M) to international students from China and Vietnam, and domestic students.
• Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with provincial standards and student learning objectives.
• Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth and improvement.
• Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
• Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.

• Designed course materials, documentation, and assessments for the ENG3U course.

• Designed course materials, documentation, and assessments for the ENG4U course.

• Taught online high school English courses (ENG4U and ENG3U) to international students from Myanmar and China through Moodle and Schoology.

• Taught ENG4U, ENG3U, ENG2D, and EPS3O to Korean-Canadian students and international students from Asia. Last semester I taught ENG3U, ENG1D, Career Studies and Civics online.
• Facilitated daily Bible study sessions.
• Used Skills Class time to work with students to improve their reading and essay writing skills. Whenever appropriate, I used AP English resources in these tutorials.
• Achievements:
• Helped to develop the essay writing and presentation skills of my students
• Encouraged them to research and plan for their future careers

• Taught ESLBO, ESLCO, ESLDO, ESLEO, Career Studies, and OLC4O to Chinese international students. I handled most of these courses in-person, but I taught ESLBO, BOH4M, and OLC4O online in 2020.
• Planned and managed classes according to Ontario curriculum standards
• Completed course binders for the courses I taught
• Used Schoology and Zoom to conduct online classes

• Taught Ontario credit high school courses (ENG4U, CIA4U, & CHI4U) to Korean and Chinese International students.

• Taught intermediate and beginner ESL classes (non-credit) to adult and teen international students from China.

• Taught Canadian history classes (CHC2D & CHC2P: Twentieth Century Canadian History—Academic & Applied) to grade 10 high school students under the supervision of an associate teacher.

• Taught senior English high school classes (ENG3U & ENG4U) under the supervision of an associate teacher.