- Dance
- Drawing
- Video Gaming
- Digital Art and Animation
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs.
- Coding
- Strategy Games
Hi, I’m
Demitria James
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums.
Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DDSB
Occasional Teacher
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised and managed classrooms in a total of 12 secondary schools and 3 elementary schools in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax and Oshawa.
- Built rapport with students and ensured they felt comfortable in the learning environment by starting the class with a positive attitude, remembering the students' interests, assisting them with classwork and assignments, and praising them for their successes and positive behaviour.
Anderson CVI
Grade 10 Science and 12 Biology Teacher (LTO)
04.2025 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Established a positive classroom atmosphere that fostered respect among students and encouraged open dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of current scientific research and advancements, ensuring relevant information was included in lessons.
Ajax High School
Grade 9 & 10 Science, Grade 11 Chem., Grade 11 & 12 Bio. Teacher (LTO)
11.2023 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Roméo Dallaire Public School
Grade 7/8 Science and Homeroom Teacher (LTO)
03.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Established rapport with students, assisted them with tasks, praised their successes, and ensured they felt comfortable and welcome in the classroom.
- Instructed science to five grade 7/8 split classes (total of 130 students) by providing them with inquiry-based hands-on activities, slideshows and videos, and summative projects that challenged the students' understanding of the units.
- Created lesson and unit plans that catered to the needs and interests of the students while also allowing for as much integration between grade 7 and grade 8 science units as possible.
- Designed and modified the grade 7 and 8 Language and Math units, which allowed students to display skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, independent work, and resourcefulness through interactive activities and assignments that showcase student individuality and creativity.
CCYC Tutoring Center
On-site Tutor
01.2020 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Education
Trent UniversityPeterborough, ON
Additional Qualification from Intermediate Math ABQ
07.2025
Western UniversityLondon, ON
Additional Qualification from Senior Chemistry
07.2024
Western UniversityLondon, ON
Additional Qualification from Environmental Science
08.2022
Six Nations PolytechnicBrantford, ON
Additional Qualification from Environmental Education
07.2022
Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON
Bachelor of Education from Biology and General Science
12.2021
University Overview
- Intermediate/Senior Divisions
- President's Honours List of Designation
- BESA I/S Representative
- OCT #712621
Trent UniversityPeterborough, ON
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.2018
University Overview
- Honour Roll, 2018
Skills
- Quick learner in diverse environments
- Facilitates learning through gamified platforms and hands-on activities
- Maintains open communication with students to support a welcoming learning environment
- Engaging teaching delivery
- Effective and fair classroom management
- Designs interactive learning experiences
- Designs engaging coding projects across multiple platforms
- Knowledgeable of scientific topics
Certification
- Ontario Tech University Faculty of Education Faculty I/S Technology Award 2021
- OTU Environmental Education Certificate 2021
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate 2021
- Math Proficiency Test Completion 2021
Interests
Timeline
Grade 10 Science and 12 Biology Teacher (LTO)
Anderson CVI
04.2025 - 06.2025
Grade 9 & 10 Science, Grade 11 Chem., Grade 11 & 12 Bio. Teacher (LTO)
Ajax High School
11.2023 - 03.2025
Grade 7/8 Science and Homeroom Teacher (LTO)
Roméo Dallaire Public School
03.2023 - 06.2023
Occasional Teacher
DDSB
01.2022 - Current
On-site Tutor
CCYC Tutoring Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Trent University
Additional Qualification from Intermediate Math ABQ
Western University
Additional Qualification from Senior Chemistry
Western University
Additional Qualification from Environmental Science
Six Nations Polytechnic
Additional Qualification from Environmental Education
Ontario Tech University
Bachelor of Education from Biology and General Science
Trent University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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