Duncan D'Souza
2175 Heidi Avenue Burlington,ON
Summary
High-energy Elementary teacher who is committed and passionate about encouraging a growth mindset, and promotes the social and emotional well being of all my students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Level - Grade 2/3
Chris Hadfield Public School
Milton, ON
09.2023 - 06.2024
Primary Level - Gr. 2
Chris Hadfield Public School
Milton, ON
09.2022 - 06.2023
Primary Level - FDK
Chris Hadfield Public School
Milton, ON
09.2021 - 06.2022
Primary Level - Gr. 1
Chris Hadfield Public School
Milton, ON
09.2020 - 06.2021
Junior Level - Gr. 5
Chris Hadfield Public School
Milton, ON
09.2019 - 06.2020
Primary Level - FDK
Frontenac Public School
Burlington, ON
09.2017 - 06.2019
Primary Level - Gr. 2
Frontenac Public School
Burlington, ON
09.2014 - 06.2017
Junior Level - Gr. 4
Frontenac Public School
Burlington, ON
09.2011 - 06.2014
Primary Level - Gr. 3
Frontenac Public School
Burlington, ON
09.2007 - 06.2011
Education
Special Education Part 1
Elementary Teachers’ Federation Of Ontario’s
Toronto, ON2019
Teaching English Language Learners - Part 2
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s
Toronto, ON2018
Teaching English Language Learners Part 1
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s
Toronto, ON2017
Specialist in Primary Education
Western University
London, ON2008
Specialist in Religious Education
Halton Catholic District School Board - Board Office
Burlington, ON2005
Master of Science - Education
Niagara University
Hamilton, ON2002
Diploma - Human Services Administration
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON1997
Degree - Bachelor of Arts
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON1995
Skills
Commitment to Students and Student Learning
- Applied differentiated instruction and choice in lessons to support the multiple intelligences and needs of all students
- Modeled and reflected equitable treatment of all students through inclusive and culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy (ie diverse materials, acknowledgements and tasks)
- Integrated technology in all subject areas - Bit Strips, Google Apps
- Engaged in team teaching and planning with grade partners for all curriculum strands
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Provided ongoing, descriptive feedback to students with an emphasis on learning from mistakes and promoting a growth mindset
- (Summer 2022) Implemented the Kindergarten ASD program designed to help students with an ASD Diagnosis prepare for a successful transition into Kindergarten for September 2022
Accomplishments
- Best Practice in Education: Special Education
- Running Records Institute/Benchmark In-Service
- Primary Numeracy Institute/ Number Talks
- ETFO Planning & Programming Course
- SIPSA Committee
- SIM Training
- District Review Team/ Leadership Team
- Safety Guidelines Elementary
- Lead Teacher Training/Junior Literacy
Affiliations
- ETFO ESL Committee (2018-present)
- Co-Chair Mental Health & Well-Being Committee (promote, maintain, and monitor a healthy emotional, mental state and attitude for Junior and Intermediate students)
- Coaching Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country
- Coaching Junior and Senior Boys/Girls Badminton
- Junior Think-bowl Coach
- Junior Cross Country/ Track & Field Team Coach
- Weekly Breakfast Program
- Supervise weekly Chess Club
- Active member of the School Social Committee
References
Linda Dela Paz, Vice Principal
Chris Hadfield Public School
delapazli@hdsb.ca
(c) (905) 691-4671 (w) (905) 875-1876
Trevor Wright-Dykstra, Principal
Stewarttown Middle School
wrightdykst@hdsb.ca
(c) (905) 691-5659 (w) (905) 873-1637
Mike Bukovcan , Principal
Frontenac Public School
bukovcanm@hdsb.ca
(w) (905) 632-1690
Timeline
Primary Level - Grade 2/3
Chris Hadfield Public School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Primary Level - Gr. 2
Chris Hadfield Public School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Primary Level - FDK
Chris Hadfield Public School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Primary Level - Gr. 1
Chris Hadfield Public School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Junior Level - Gr. 5
Chris Hadfield Public School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Primary Level - FDK
Frontenac Public School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Primary Level - Gr. 2
Frontenac Public School
09.2014 - 06.2017
Junior Level - Gr. 4
Frontenac Public School
09.2011 - 06.2014
Primary Level - Gr. 3
Frontenac Public School
09.2007 - 06.2011
Special Education Part 1
Elementary Teachers’ Federation Of Ontario’s
Teaching English Language Learners - Part 2
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s
Teaching English Language Learners Part 1
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s
Specialist in Primary Education
Western University
Specialist in Religious Education
Halton Catholic District School Board - Board Office
Master of Science - Education
Niagara University
Diploma - Human Services Administration
Sheridan College
Degree - Bachelor of Arts
McMaster University
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