Calondra Mainhart
Loretto,ON
Summary
Reliable and dedicated educator with six years experience working with children of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to individualize instruction, based on student's needs and interests. Known for a combination of a warm and caring demeanor and strong classroom management. Dedication to Indigenous Education, collaborative and creative learning, and peacemaking practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Reviewer and Developer
TVO
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed online content, modules, and learning materials for K-12
- Aligned curriculum to Ministry of Education and Ontario Curriculum standards
- Ensured accessibility of content for a wide range of learner abilities and needs.
Education Manager
Recycle Coach
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Planned, developed and implemented meaningful and engaging learning experiences in collaboration with product team
- Developed engaging learning activities using clear and detailed specifications
- Led in development of new product features such as user forum, player reward system,and new activity templates
- Created engaging, interactive educational content through use of infographics, animated videos, and quizzes
- Created educational goals that measured success and impact of learning design
- Made recommendations to development team to improve user experience (UX) and improvements to product's user interface
- Introduced principles and methodologies of gamification to increase learner engagement
- Applied best practices in adult and digital education to produce developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Managed vendors/contractors to generate high-quality educational and marketing materials.
Private Tutor
Prep Academy
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Taught students in person and remotely via live video sessions
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
Teacher Candidate
OISE
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Co-planned and delivered professional development workshop on technology and teaching practices to teachers and staff members
- Used adaptive technology to both enhance and extend learning in the classroom, engagement with community, and connection between families and school culture
- Implemented circle processes as peace-building and pedagogical tool to build community and facilitate student sharing of ideas and learning
- Created, developed, and implemented daily lesson and unit plans in Language, Math
- Social Studies, and Science
- Provided individualized support to students to promote learning and engagement
- Evaluated student grasp of material through tests and informal quizzes.
Program Leader
YMCA/YWCA
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Before and after school program leader
- Worked with multicultural youth from various socioeconomic backgrounds, ages 4-12
- Increased engagement and participation in activities through the planning of age-appropriate games, sports, dance, and activities
- Communicated respectively with parents about successes and challenges
- Created a supportive and safe environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves
Kindergarten Teacher
Education For The Children Foundation
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Improved comprehension and acquisition by creating an engaging curriculum using knowledge of language development and needs of English language learners
- Used formative, diagnostic, and summative assessments to inform teaching and future planning
- Recommended and advocated for linguistic and behavioural interventions for students based on need
- Created a safe and nurturing environment where students' identities were affirmed and represented by curriculum and pedagogy
- Trained volunteers to work in the classroom and engage with school projects and events
Education
Master - Teaching
OISE, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario06.2013
Skills
- Student-centered instruction
- Interactive and cooperative learning
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Public speaking
- Written and verbal communication
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Growth mindset
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Time management
Websites
Additional Information
Ontario Certified Teacher
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Curriculum Reviewer and Developer
TVO
01.2021 - 05.2021
Education Manager
Recycle Coach
05.2020 - 01.2021
Private Tutor
Prep Academy
03.2018 - 10.2020
Teacher Candidate
OISE
09.2016 - 04.2018
Program Leader
YMCA/YWCA
01.2016 - 07.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Education For The Children Foundation
01.2015 - 11.2015
Master - Teaching
OISE, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Toronto
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