David Seymour
Montréal,QC
Summary
Dynamic educator and cultural curator fluent in English and French. Well-versed in presenting engaging lessons, organizing events and communicating with various stakeholders through public speaking and written communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Collège Villa-Maria
Montréal, QC
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Courses taught: Business, Marketing, Graphic Design, English as a Second Language.
- Managed classes ranging from 30-38 students.
- Designed and delivered engaging and pertinent lessons, units, and activities.
- Organized and implemented two business markets for Secondary 5 students.
- Evaluated students using a variety of assessments (formative and summative) including assignments, projects, and tests.
- Developed a curriculum based on project-based learning (PBL).
- Provided regular feedback and communicated with parents regarding student progress or behaviour.
- Differentiated teaching methods according to students' needs (ex. vision impairment, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.).
- Managed time efficiently to meet deadlines (ex. report cards, interim reports).
Teacher
Lester B. Pearson School Board
Dorval, QC
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Subjects taught: History, Geography, French, Ethics, Finance, Contemporary World, Physical Education
- Languages of instruction: French, English
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons, units and activities that respected the QEP (Québec Education Plan) curriculum guidelines.
- Taught 5 IB (International Baccalaureate) courses for Secondary 2 and 5.
- Evaluated students using a variety of assessments including assignments, projects, and tests.
- Organized and supervised a Secondary 3 History field trip to Pointe-à-Callière in Montréal.
- Organized and implemented a Christmas box drive for members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Differentiated teaching methods according to students' needs.
- Created promotional content for the LCCHS Instagram account.
Digitization Coordinator & Curator
The Reach Gallery Museum
Abbotsford, BC
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Digitized and catalogued over 5,000 archival photos for the city of Abbotsford.
- Assisted in assembling and disassembling exhibitions including Decolonize Me (2015) and Betwixt and Between (2015).
- Organized, designed and executed an exhibition for 10 young artists entitled Buy One, Get None (2015).
- Assembled, edited and published the exhibition catalogue for Buy One, Get None.
- Conducted and transcribed 10 interviews with immigrants for the We All Have a Story to Tell project (2015).
- Assisted at exhibition openings and fundraising events with key community stakeholders.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning
McGill University
Montreal12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC12-2014
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum development
- Writing and copy editing
- Event coordination
- Task management
- Marketing
- Community outreach
- Bilingual instruction
Accomplishments
- Coedited and published Pipe: UFV's Visual Arts Journal (2015)
- Dean's Medal for the Faculty of Arts (2015)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Certification
- Teaching license (Québec)
- Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) C1 certifiation
Timeline
Teacher
Collège Villa-Maria
09.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher
Lester B. Pearson School Board
12.2021 - 06.2024
Digitization Coordinator & Curator
The Reach Gallery Museum
03.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of The Fraser Valley