Evelyn Poddar
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in senior English and French instruction at Adam Scott Collegiate. Demonstrated expertise in inquiry-based assessment design and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Proven ability to enhance student well-being and academic performance through effective use of mentor texts and collaborative strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Teacher (Grades 9–12)
Adam Scott Collegiate & Vocational Institute
Peterborough, Canada
01.2018 - Current
- Teach French Immersion, Geography, and Humanities while embedding explicit English literacy instruction across subject areas
- Design lessons that invite students to think aloud, engage in structured discussion, and transfer ideas into analytical and reflective writing
- Use mentor texts (literary, informational, and multimodal) to develop student voice, craft, and confidence
- Design authentic assessments that prioritize student process, originality, and critical thinking in an AI-rich learning environment
- Foster inclusive, discussion-rich classrooms grounded in respect, empathy, and high academic expectations
- Created and led Grammar Clubs in both English and French, supporting students in language accuracy, confidence, and academic writing
- Collaborate with colleagues to refine curriculum, assessment, and student support practices
Teacher (Grades 7–8 Homeroom; Multiple Subjects)
Windham Ridge Public School
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Taught English, French, Geography, History, and the Arts with a strong emphasis on literacy development and oral communication
- Served as Grades 7/8 Homeroom Teacher, designing inquiry-based, cross-curricular learning experiences
- Created and facilitated English and French Grammar Clubs to support struggling and enrichment learners
- Designed assessments that valued student thinking, reflection, and growth over time
- Built strong relationships with students and families through consistent communication and mentorship
- York Region District School Board
Lecturer, English & French
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
, Greece
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Designed and delivered a 50-week English and French curriculum for first- and second-year university students
- Focused on close reading, academic writing, seminar-style discussion, and critical analysis
- Coached students through extended writing processes, emphasizing revision, argumentation, and intellectual risk-taking
- Developed rigorous assessments including essays, oral examinations, and project-based work
- Greece
Translator
European Commission
, Luxembourg
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Translated legislative, policy, and research documents from English and French into Greek
- Worked on education- and finance-related texts requiring precision, discretion, and advanced linguistic competence
- Directorate-General for Translation, Luxembourg
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Division (French Language & Literature)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece06-2003
Bachelor of Education Coursework - Educational Psychology
OISE / University of Toronto
Toronto, ONBachelor of Arts - Certified Teacher – Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Honour Specialist – French as a Second Language, Special Education Part 3, Additional Qualifications: Intermediate History, Intermediate Dramatic Arts, Primary Division ABQ, Junior Division ABQ, Principal’s Qualification Program (Part 1)
Ontario College of Teachers
Toronto, ONSkills
- Senior English instruction
- Close reading and literary analysis
- Academic writing and discussion pedagogy
- Seminar-style teaching
- Mentor texts utilization
- Multimodal composition strategies
- Inquiry-based assessment design
- Ethical AI integration
- Reflective AI integration
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Universal design for learning principles
- Student conferencing and feedback
- Revision coaching methods
- Curriculum design and backward planning
- Inclusive classroom communities
- Student well-being initiatives
- Collaboration with colleagues and families
Certification
Ontario College of Teachers – Certified
References
Available upon request
Languages
- English – Fluent
- French - Fluent
- Greek – Fluent
- Italian – Fluent
- Ancient Greek
- Latin
Assessment And Professional Roles
- DELF Correcteur / Examinateur (CEFR-aligned assessment)
- EQAO Examiner – Grade 9
- Designer of authentic, inquiry-based assessments foregrounding student thinking and process
- Literacy intervention, conferencing, and academic coaching
- Member of the CSLF (Comité des Services en Langue Française)
Timeline
Secondary Teacher (Grades 9–12)
Adam Scott Collegiate & Vocational Institute
01.2018 - Current
Teacher (Grades 7–8 Homeroom; Multiple Subjects)
Windham Ridge Public School
01.2012 - 01.2018
Lecturer, English & French
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
01.2008 - 01.2009
Translator
European Commission
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Division (French Language & Literature)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Bachelor of Education Coursework - Educational Psychology
OISE / University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Certified Teacher – Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Honour Specialist – French as a Second Language, Special Education Part 3, Additional Qualifications: Intermediate History, Intermediate Dramatic Arts, Primary Division ABQ, Junior Division ABQ, Principal’s Qualification Program (Part 1)
Ontario College of Teachers