Hilka Glaze
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher and nurse with extensive experience at TDSB, adept in fostering student curiosity and employing classroom technology effectively. Skilled in clear public speaking and motivating students, with a proven track record of improving student performance.
Equipped with experience involving administration, guidance and Special Education. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- Grade 12 Guidance, Grade 11 Coop
TDSB
11.2023 - Current
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through assessments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through discussions and activities.
- Use interactive learning platforms like Google Classroom to share resources with students and have them collaborate with peers
- Invited virtual guest speakers to online classroom to enable students to interact with guest speakers
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Program Leader- Specialty Programs
TDSB
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside teaching staff.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Teacher- Grades 9-12: TPJ,TOJ,GLC, and K Courses
TDSB
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by inviting students to share their own experiences with different topics.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning, group work, and collaborating with EA and SNA.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Continuing Education Teacher
TDSB
09.2010 - 09.2021
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Engaged students by learning the skill of assisting clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged students by learning the skill of building strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted students with acquiring the skill of dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Emphasized the importance of recognizing and reporting abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Additional Qualifications
Queen's University
KingstonEducation
Brock University
St. Catharines05-2014
Practical Nursing
George Brown College
Toronto05-2009
High School Diploma -
Madonna Catholic Secondary School
Toronto06-1997
Skills
- Clear public speaking skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Effective listening
- Motivating students
- Performance assessments
- Flexible and adaptive
- Inquiry-based learning
- Special needs students
- Classroom technology and implementation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Courses taught but not certified to teach:
Grade 10 Science SNC2D
Grade 11 COOP DCO3
Interests
-Travelling
-Reading
-Photography
Timeline
Teacher- Grade 12 Guidance, Grade 11 Coop
TDSB
11.2023 - Current
Program Leader- Specialty Programs
TDSB
09.2022 - Current
Teacher- Grades 9-12: TPJ,TOJ,GLC, and K Courses
TDSB
09.2021 - 09.2022
Continuing Education Teacher
TDSB
09.2010 - 09.2021
Additional Qualifications
Queen's University
Education
Brock University
Practical Nursing
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
Madonna Catholic Secondary School
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