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Jennifer Mills

Jennifer Mills

Clarington,ON

Summary

Passionate educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for leadership, organization, reliability and flexibility, ensuring a smooth and effective teaching and departmental environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Science Department Head

Pickering H.S., Durham District School Board
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed and supported science department staff
  • Attended PHS Department Head meetings and DDSB Science Head Council meetings in order communicate new Board-wide and school driven directives
  • Responsible for budgeting and purchasing
  • Managed disposal of chemical waste
  • Maintained an inventory of supplies such as chemicals, equipment, textbooks, etc
  • Participated in the annual chemical storage and prep room inspection, and oversaw maintenance of Health and Safety guidelines and best practices
  • Explained and promoted science pathways at the annual Grade 8 Parent and Caregiver Night

Science Department Teacher

Pickering H.S., DDSB
02.2005 - Current
  • Experience teaching Grade 11 and 12 University Chemistry and Biology ; Grade 9 Destreamed, Gifted and Academic Science ; Grade 10 Gifted and Academic Science
  • Collaborated professionally with co-workers, severing as Course Leader for several science courses
  • Worked closely with guidance, student success, and inclusive student services staff to support differentiated learning for students and mitigate barriers to student success
  • Coordinated with language specialist co-workers to support multilingual learners (formerly ESL and ELL) and foster an inclusive classroom
  • Practiced frequent/consistent communication with parents and caregivers
  • Employed multimodal teaching strategies, including, but not limited to: note-taking; class discussion and critical thinking; organization and execution of experiential and student-centered activities, including multiple laboratory experiments; individual and group presentations; small group and peer-assisted review and feedback; review of study and test-taking strategies, including test anxiety reduction
  • Constructed and used a variety of flexible, adaptive and differentiated assessment and evaluation strategies to capture and understand student learning
  • Utilized Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide a flexible and engaging learning environment and to accommodate individual learning differences
  • Practiced culturally responsive pedagogy: showed affirmation and appreciation of students' culture of origin; endeavoured to expose inequalities and deconstruct assumptions; incorporated indigenous and black culture education within science curriculum
  • Provided an inclusive, healthy classroom environment committed to promoting the empowerment of all students, their ongoing learning and well-being

Science Department Teacher

DDSB@Home, DDSB
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Experience teaching Grade 11 and 12 University Chemistry; Grade 9 Academic Science
  • Implemented a variety of teaching strategies and assessment strategies tailored to the synchronous virtual learning environment
  • Proficient use of Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex

Curriculum Writer

Durham Continuing Education - Learn@Home Program
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Co-created the curriculum document for SCH 3U1 provided to students participating in the Durham District School Board's DCE's Learn@Home program

Teacher

Durham Continuing Education - Getting Ready 4 High School Program
06.2005 - 08.2009
  • Collaborated with other DDSB teachers to prepare incoming grade 9 students for their upcoming high school experience
  • Focused on helping students to attain competency in literacy and mathematical curriculum
  • Guided students in developing strong organizational and time management skills
  • Provided a safe and welcoming transitionary environment, focused on student well-being

Science Teacher

Durham Continuing Education - Credit Recovery Program
06.2005 - 08.2008
  • Experience teaching Grade 11 University and College Chemistry and Biology; Grade 12 College Chemistry; Grade 9 Academic and Applied Science; Grade 10 Academic and Applied Science
  • Facilitated a high level of student success in attaining various science credits required for high school graduation and post-secondary education

Occasional Teacher

Durham District School Board
09.2004 - 02.2005
  • Long-term Occasional Teacher at Pine Ridge Secondary School (October - December 2004)
  • Experience teaching Grade 10 Academic Science and Grade 11 Workplace Science
  • Co-coached Swim Team




Education

No. 478729 -

Ontario College of Teachers

Additional Basic Qualification -

Senior Division, Science - Chemistry
08-2015

Additional Qualification -

Honour Specialist - Biology
01.2008

York University, ON -

B.Ed. - Int/Sr. Divisions Biology And English
06-2004

University of Toronto, ON -

Hon. BSc.
11-2003

Professional Development

Participated in professional development opportunities in the areas of, but not limited to:

  • Assessment using Triangulation of Data (Communication, Observations, and Projects)
  • Inclusive Grade 9
  • Expectations-based grading
  • Science Safety
  • Anti-oppression
  • Mental Health & Wellness
  • Innovative Technology (Pear Deck, Nearpod, Edpuzzle, Quizziz, D2L, Google Suite, etc)
  • Advanced Placement (AP) programming
  • Tribes
  • First Aid & CPR certification












Timeline

Acting Science Department Head

Pickering H.S., Durham District School Board
02.2025 - Current

Science Department Teacher

DDSB@Home, DDSB
02.2021 - 09.2022

Curriculum Writer

Durham Continuing Education - Learn@Home Program
06.2009 - 08.2009

Teacher

Durham Continuing Education - Getting Ready 4 High School Program
06.2005 - 08.2009

Science Teacher

Durham Continuing Education - Credit Recovery Program
06.2005 - 08.2008

Science Department Teacher

Pickering H.S., DDSB
02.2005 - Current

Occasional Teacher

Durham District School Board
09.2004 - 02.2005

No. 478729 -

Ontario College of Teachers

Additional Basic Qualification -

Senior Division, Science - Chemistry

Additional Qualification -

Honour Specialist - Biology

York University, ON -

B.Ed. - Int/Sr. Divisions Biology And English

University of Toronto, ON -

Hon. BSc.

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