Michelle Simas
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher candidate seeking an occasional teaching position with the HCDSB. Rooted in Catholic values, I am committed to creating inclusive, supportive classrooms where student well-being, academic success, and faith development are nurtured. I design engaging, student-centred lessons that reflect the diverse needs, identities, and experiences of all learners. In alignment with the HCDSB’s strategic pillars of Believing and Belonging, I foster respectful, faith-filled learning environments where every student feels seen, safe, and valued. Passionate about Achieving through high expectations and Building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues, I strive to help each child grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Candidate (Grade 2)
St Peter and Paul School, DPCDSB
03.2025 - Current
- Led a Digital Media Literacy project where students created cereal box advertisements using checklists and rubrics aligned with curriculum expectations.
- Delivered faith-based lessons in preparation for Lent, including the Stations of the Cross, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Monday.
- Supported the school’s Frozen play by assisting with supervision and creating props and décor for the production.
Preschool Teacher
Appleseed Academy of Early Learning | Daycare
05.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences aligned with the four foundations of How Does Learning Happen
- Created engaging sensory activities such as snow-filled sensory bins and painting with brushes to support fine motor development and creative expression.
- Fostered a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that supported children’s emotional, social, and cognitive growth through daily routines and exploratory play.
Teacher Candidate (Kindergarten)
St. Louis School, DPCDSB
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported SK students in developing phonemic awareness through one-on-one games and targeted literacy strategies.
- Created open-ended provocation centres to encourage students to explore identity and self-expression through their names.
- Helped prepare for Advent by designing a Lenten bulletin board and guiding students in creating individual Lent wreaths.
Teacher Candidate (Grade 6)
Tomken Road Middle School, PDSB
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Taught Science and Language using inquiry-based learning and integrated curriculum connections.
- Led a space unit culminating in student-created 3D models demonstrating understanding of planets and space exploration.
- Applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies to offer flexible learning pathways and support diverse student needs.
Teacher Candidate (Grade 1)
Brandon Gate Public School, PDSB
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught Math lessons aligned with the Ontario curriculum, focusing on tally marks, graphing, and place value using interactive, hands-on strategies.
- Delivered literacy instruction using the UFLI program and supported small groups with Heggerty phonemic awareness activities to strengthen early reading skills.
- Planned developmentally appropriate lessons that supported a range of learning needs and built foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University
Orillia, ON04-2025
Bachelor of Applied Science - Early Childhood Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
Toronto, ON04.2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan creation
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Classroom technology
- Safety management
- Scripture integration
- Effective communication
- Differentiated instruction
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
- Transition Certificate, OCT
- Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Certificate, 2024
- Health & Safety Awareness Training (OHSA)
- Standard First Aid & CPR C
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Candidate (Grade 2)
St Peter and Paul School, DPCDSB
03.2025 - Current
Teacher Candidate (Kindergarten)
St. Louis School, DPCDSB
11.2024 - 12.2024
Preschool Teacher
Appleseed Academy of Early Learning | Daycare
05.2024 - Current
Teacher Candidate (Grade 6)
Tomken Road Middle School, PDSB
03.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher Candidate (Grade 1)
Brandon Gate Public School, PDSB
11.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Early Childhood Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
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