Jennifer McLaren
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Dynamic Junior/Intermediate qualified educator with TDSB experience, on 4-over-5 leave and looking for occasional teaching opportunities with DDSB. Adept at fostering a supportive learning environment through effective classroom management and strong parent engagement. Successfully implemented innovative projects that connected students to real-world applications, enhancing their educational journey. Skilled in conflict resolution and differentiated instruction, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
TDSB
Toronto, ON
09.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and behavioral concerns.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a focused learning atmosphere.
Education
B.Ed. - Education
OISE-UT
Toronto06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON05-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent engagement
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Time management
Certification
- ESL, Part 1 AQ
- Reading, Part 1 AQ
- Writing, Part 1 & 2 AQ
- Mathematics, Grade 7 & 8 AQ
Affiliations
- Coach of award-winning FLL Robotics teams
- University of Waterloo Gauss Math Contest coach
Timeline
Teacher
TDSB
09.2003 - Current
B.Ed. - Education
OISE-UT
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Guelph
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