Justin Baird
Lewiston
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering over twenty years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Trained in several areas of the IB Programme, including English, Psychology and Theory of Knowledge. Experience teaching Media and Popular Culture courses at the University Level as an adjunct faculty member at King's University College in London, Ontario. Has shown the ability to learn new curricula and new subject areas.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Ridley College
09.2017 - Current
- Taught MYP 2 and MYP 3 English.
- Encouraged public speaking and debating in class and in school-wide and inter-school competitions.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Directed several dramatic productions.
- Coached rugby and squash.
Upper School Teacher
Ridley College
09.2011 - 06.2017
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Served on school committees, particularly the Strategic Plan Taskforce and the IB Implementation Team.
- Taught across several subject areas, including English, Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy and Psychology.
- Served as Ridley's first Extended Essay Coordinator.
- Was Coordinator of the MGI Gordon Distinguished Speaker Series, 2011-2017.
Lower School Teacher
Ridley College
09.2006 - 06.2011
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught English classes in Grade 6, 7 and 8.
- Was a leader in Ridley Debating, focusing on the Lower School experience.
- Organized several debate tournaments in the Fulford League.
- Coached squash and rugby.
High School Teacher
Grey Gables School
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Taught IB English Literature in the 2004/2005 and 2005/2006, developing the program and introducing its first units and graduates.
Education
Ph.D. - English
Western University
London, ON07.2004
Skills
- Literary analysis
- Creative and Expository Writing
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Innovating with Film in Teaching English Curriculum
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Ridley College
09.2017 - Current
Upper School Teacher
Ridley College
09.2011 - 06.2017
Lower School Teacher
Ridley College
09.2006 - 06.2011
High School Teacher
Grey Gables School
09.2002 - 06.2006
Ph.D. - English
Western University
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