Fernando Nicastri
Woodbridge
Summary
Intermediate and Senior-level High School Teacher with over 10 years of expertise in various teaching roles. Adept at helping students to overcome learning challenges and achieve academic goals. Experienced in applying inquiry-based learning models to enhance engagement and deeper understanding of science concepts. Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher (Perm.)
TCDSB - Father Henry Carr C.S.S
09.2016 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught all grade 9 and 10 level science courses (SNC1W, SNC2P, SNC2D)
- Planned, prepared, and taught all senior-level Biology courses (SBI3C, SBI3U, SBI4U)
- Planned, prepared, and taught all senior-level physics courses (SPH3C, SPH3U, SPH4U)
- Assisted in coaching girls Jr. and Sr. level basketball teams.
- Participated in 2017 STAO Professional Learning program
High School Teacher (LTO)
TCDSB - Brebeuf C.S.S
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Planned, developed and taught Grade 10 Applied Science course (SNC2P).
- Assisted in planning, development, and teaching of DDME program
- Assisted in coaching Track and Field team
High School Teacher (LTO)
TCDSB - St. Oscar Romero C.S.S
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Planned, developed, and taught Grade 9 Enriched Science (SNC1E), Grade 10 Applied Science (SNC1P), and Grade 11 University-level Biology (SBI3U)
- Coached Track and Field team
High School Teacher (LTO)
TCDSB - Notre Dame C.S.S
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned, developed, and taught intermediate and senior-level physical education courses (PPL1O, PPL3O, PPL4O), as well as Grade 10 Academic History (CHC2D)
- Acted as Athletic Director. Duties included scheduling team games and practices, ordering equipment, handling sport finances, and arranging transportation for athletes to and from events and tournaments.
- Assisted with coaching of Track and Field team
High School Teacher
TCDSB - St. Joseph Morrow Park C.S.S
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Planned, developed, and taught intermediate and senior-level physical education courses (PPL1O, PPL3O), as well as senior-level Social studies courses (CGG3O, CGW4U)
- Coached Varsity Basketball Team, and Track and Field Team
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
York University
Toronto, ON06.2010
Bachelor of Arts (Hon.) - Kinesiology And Health Science
York University
Toronto, ON06.2009
Skills
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Student-centered approach
- Differentiated lesson planning
- Highly-effective communicator
- Technologically literate
- Accommodating and versatile to student needs
- Organization
- Team player
Certification
- Intermediate Division, Science - General
- Senior Biology
- Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Health and Physical Education
- Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Geography
- Junior Division
- Primary Division
- Special Education, Part 1
Timeline
High School Science Teacher (Perm.)
TCDSB - Father Henry Carr C.S.S
09.2016 - Current
High School Teacher (LTO)
TCDSB - Brebeuf C.S.S
02.2016 - 06.2016
High School Teacher (LTO)
TCDSB - St. Oscar Romero C.S.S
02.2015 - 07.2015
High School Teacher (LTO)
TCDSB - Notre Dame C.S.S
09.2013 - 06.2014
High School Teacher
TCDSB - St. Joseph Morrow Park C.S.S
09.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Education - Education
York University
Bachelor of Arts (Hon.) - Kinesiology And Health Science
York University
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