Joshua Pattison
Gatineau,Québec
Summary
Seasoned Teacher with deep understanding of lesson planning, classroom management, and critical thinking. Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Strong communicator with a knack for fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of creating engaging learning environments and promoting positive student outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
OCDSB
Ottawa, Ontario
10.1999 - Current
- Taught English, Latin, Philosophy, Modern Western History, Postcolonial Literature, and Indigenous Studies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Participated in the creation of the Ontario Classical Languages curriculum.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting, including the annual Ontario Student Classics Conference.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams, including FISH (a student advocacy group), Ultimate Frisbee, Amnesty International, student coffee houses, Creative Writing Club, and PARAPET, the Glebe Arts and Letters Magazine.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes, including being selected by Principal France Thibault to go to a workshop in Kingston, ON about innovative methods in teaching.
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
Spirit Wolf Dojang
Ottawa, Ontario
09.1998 - 12.2005
- Assisted the head instructor in teaching martial arts classes to children and adults of all ages.
Teacher
MEI Academy
07.2001 - 08.2005
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction. A YTV Youth programme featured me as a teacher abroad.
- Took students on a learning journey all across the UK and Europe to teach them the connections between History and Literature.
- Taught grade 12 students the combined English and Modern Western History curricula on-site in Europe and the UK.
- Responsible for 24-hour supervision and guidance of students.
Infantryman
Canadian Armed Forces
Ottawa, Ontario
04.1995 - 12.1999
- Provided Aid to the Civil Power during the Ice Storm of 1998 during Operation Recuperation.
- Received a "Hero of the Storm" citation from the Ottawa Citizen for "outstanding community spirit".
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
09.1996 - 12.1998
- Assisted professors in designing course syllabi and lesson plans.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for struggling students as needed.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative ways of teaching concepts, including helping to develop an essay-writing diagnostic tool that was adopted for use in English courses at Ottawa U.
- Led discussion sections, as well as tutorials for undergraduate classes of up to 40 students.
Education
Honours Specialist - English Literary Studies
Stratford Shakespeare Company
Stratford, ON08-2006
Master of Arts - English Literary Studies
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-1999
B.Ed. - Education
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Honours English, Concentration Classical Studies
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-1996
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Public Speaking
- Proofreading and editing
- Curriculum Development
- Student rapport
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- Published artist, painter
- Amateur historian, author of 2-volume history of Canada
- Musician, play traditional Irish music on several instruments
Languages
Latin
Professional
French
Professional
German
Elementary
Old English
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
MEI Academy
07.2001 - 08.2005
Teacher
OCDSB
10.1999 - Current
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
Spirit Wolf Dojang
09.1998 - 12.2005
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Ottawa
09.1996 - 12.1998
Infantryman
Canadian Armed Forces
04.1995 - 12.1999
Honours Specialist - English Literary Studies
Stratford Shakespeare Company
Master of Arts - English Literary Studies
University of Ottawa
B.Ed. - Education
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts - Honours English, Concentration Classical Studies
University of Ottawa
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