Occasional Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.2025 - 2026
- Delivered engaging Physical education and core subject lessons,adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs and promote inclusive and safe learning environments.
- Applied differentiated instructional inclusive pedagogy to support student success and well being.
- Developed and implemented individualized instructional strategies and supports for students with Mild Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, and Autism.
- Acted as interim school administrator during absence of regular administrators, managing daily school operation and supporting staff,students and dealing with community members.
- Collaborated with grade teams to implement critical learning pathways, enhancing student achievement.
- Coordinated and facilitated school sports programs at the school, board, national and world levels.
- Organized and promoted school-wide wellness initiatives such as Terry Fox Run, Cops and Kids, Lunch Programs, school assemblies, community BBQ's, and arranged for professional speakers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, nd community partners.
- Participated actively in professional development workshops focused on literacy and numeracy, student well being and best teaching practices.
- Served as President and founding member of the East York Athletic Association for 11 years playing a key role in the amalgamation process that created the Toronto District Elementary School Athletic Association.
- Initiated and manged a lunch program supporting students facing food insecurity, improving access to nutrition and student focus.
- Successfully balanced classroom teaching and leadership roles consistently promoting student engagement and achievement.