DUKE NICHOLSON
48 Lexington Road,Brampton
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering over 20 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes classroom management, test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to anti-black racism and equity work as well as creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Anti-Black Racism AQ Course Writer
OECTA PROVINCIAL
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced Anti-Black Racism course content by incorporating multimedia elements and real-world examples.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate and engaging courses for diverse audiences.
- Conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and relevance of course materials, resulting in effective learning experiences.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated various instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
Beginning Teachers Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy Workshop Presenter (CRRP)
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
Teachers as Leaders Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Communicating With Parents: Understanding and Honouring Diversity Workshop Presenter
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Educating for the Common Good Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy Workshop Presenter (CRRP)
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for Common Core instruction, contributing to their professional development.
- Delivered comprehensive teacher training sessions focused on implementing Common Core standards effectively within various subject areas.
French Symposium Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy Workshop Presenter (CRRP)
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Anti-Black Racism Committee (Co-Chair)
OECTA-Dufferin-Peel Elementary Unit (DPEU)
07.2021 - Current
- Co-Chair meetings and communicate information to members and local unit.
- Actively raises issues of diversity and inclusion and collaborates to address these issues.
- Instrumental in developing an AD HOC committee that created the Anti-Black Racism committee for DPEU.
Black Community Advisory Council Representative
OECTA-Dufferin-Peel Elementary Unit (DPEU)
09.2022 - Current
- Acts as OECTA representative and relays information to local DPEU unit.
- Collaborated with fellow council members to develop strategic plans for school board growth and development.
- Made recommendations to DPCDSB and provides strategies to address and eliminate Anti-Black racism.
Annual General Meeting Delegate (AGM)
OECTA-Dufferin-Peel Elementary Unit (DPEU)
03.2021 - Current
- Voting Member (2021-Present)
- Black Caucus Member
Grade 6 Teacher
DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (DPCDSB)
05.2002 - Current
- OECTA School Representative (2022 -Present)
- Created lesson plans to correlate with Ontario curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives from a Catholic lens
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- B.E.S.T. (Black Excellence Success Team) DPCDSB, (2021- present)
- Black Teachers Association of DPCDSB, (2020- present)
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed
- Mentored new teacher candidates by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession
- Collaborated with other teachers, staff, and school community to support student learning and child development
- Elementary Literacy and Numeracy Summer Program Teacher
- School Lead Representative for Annual Terry Fox Run
- Catholic School Equity Lead
- Junior/Intermediate Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field Coach
- DPCDSB Elementary Skills Team (Intermediate Vex Robotics Coach)
- LSSAC Junior Representative/ Catholic School Improvement Team
- Food and Nutrition Literacy Curriculum Development Mapping Team
Education
Bachelor of Education -
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Windsor, Ontario05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History Major
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Windsor, Ontario01.2000
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Experience with Desire2Learn (D2L)
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Active Listening
- Hands-On Activities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professional Development
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership Abilities
- Technology and Innovation
- Motivational Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
Professional Development
- Professional Development Network (PDN) Facilitator, 07/22 - Present, OECTA Provincial
- Accessibility, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity Instructor and Facilitator Workshop, 09/22
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), 10/15
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C, 06/14
- Religious Education, Specialist, 06/05
- Religious Education, Part 2, 02/05
- Physical and Health Education (Primary/Junior Specialist), 09/04
- Physical and Health Education (Primary/Junior Part 2), 08/04
- Physical and Health Education (Primary/Junior Part 1), 04/04
- Religious Education, Part 1, 08/03
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Catholic Leadership Award Dufferin Peel Elementary Unit (DPEU), 05/23
- Directed the Celebrating Black Joy in Dufferin-Peel Elementary Schools Summer Writing team project for the Equity and Inclusion Department, 07/21 - 08/21
- Spearheaded the first DPEU Anti-Black Racism Committee, 10/20
- Strike Rally Captain 01/20
- DJ for local Strike Rally 10/23, Beginning Teachers Conference. and local union reps first meeting 09/24
Other Interests
- Music
- Sports
- Technology and Innovation
References
- Lori Austin, President, Dufferin-Peel (OECTA) Elementary Unit, 905 564-7177
- Wayne Campbell, Vice Principal, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Elementary School, 416 219-9526
Timeline
Anti-Black Racism AQ Course Writer
OECTA PROVINCIAL
01.2024 - Current
Beginning Teachers Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
08.2023 - 08.2023
Teachers as Leaders Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
07.2023 - 07.2023
Black Community Advisory Council Representative
OECTA-Dufferin-Peel Elementary Unit (DPEU)
09.2022 - Current
Educating for the Common Good Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
08.2022 - 08.2022
French Symposium Conference
OECTA PROVINCIAL
07.2022 - 07.2022
Anti-Black Racism Committee (Co-Chair)
OECTA-Dufferin-Peel Elementary Unit (DPEU)
07.2021 - Current
Annual General Meeting Delegate (AGM)
OECTA-Dufferin-Peel Elementary Unit (DPEU)
03.2021 - Current
Grade 6 Teacher
DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (DPCDSB)
05.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Education -
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Bachelor of Arts - History Major
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
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