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Mikayla Vaz

Bowmanville

Summary

Enthusiastic and student-centered educator with experience teaching Grade 7/8 Language, History, and Geography in LTO roles. Brings a background in Applied Linguistics - Speech and Language Sciences, with strengths in literacy instruction, inclusive classroom management, and supporting ELL students and diverse student needs. Passionate about creating engaging, differentiated learning experiences that build confidence, critical thinking, and meaningful connections across the curriculum.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 7/8 LTO - Language, History & Geography

Durham District School Board
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Designed and delivered integrated, curriculum-aligned lessons across Language, History, and Geography for our Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 7/8 classrooms.
  • Used differentiated instruction and assessment strategies to meet diverse student needs, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs.

Grade 7/8 LTO - Language & Geography

Durham District School Board
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Designed and delivered integrated, curriculum-aligned lessons across Language and Geography for one Grade 7 class & two Grade 8 classes.
  • Used differentiated instruction and assessment strategies to meet diverse student needs, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs.

Occasional Teacher

Durham District School Board
12.2022 - Current
  • In this role, I execute lesson plans for classrooms across the Durham District School Board from Kindergarten to Grade 6. I offer my students guidance and support tailored to individual student learning needs by creating an inclusive and safe learning environment.

Day Camp Counsellor

Camp Samac Summer Program
05.2016 - 08.2024
  • In my role as a Day Camp Counsellor, I was responsible for working with my assigned partner each week to plan, coordinate, and execute a weekly program plan for our camper group. I worked with children from the ages of 5 and 13.
  • For two of my seven summers with the program, I assumed the role of Senior Programs Coordinator. In this position, I created and executed plans for our Counsellor in Training (CIT) and Leadership Training (LT) programs for our participants aged 13 to 16.

Educator

Lululemon
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • In my role as an Educator, I was responsible for educating guests on the fabrics, features, fit and function of all company product. I also completed tasks in the Back-of-House that include packing and shipping orders, restock, and inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
04-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
04-2019

Skills

    IEP development and implementation

    Differentiated instruction

    Literacy development

    Inclusive and responsive classroom management

    Google Classroom & Google Suite for Education

    Parent & Guardian communication

Additional Qualifications

  • Intermediate Division, Health and Physical Education / June 2024
  • Senior Division, Social Sciences - General / August 2024
  • Guidance and Career Education, Part 1 / November 2024
  • Intermediate Division, English / November 2024
  • Senior Division, English / Enrolled for Summer 2025

Timeline

Grade 7/8 LTO - Language, History & Geography

Durham District School Board
11.2024 - 06.2025

Grade 7/8 LTO - Language & Geography

Durham District School Board
10.2023 - 02.2024

Occasional Teacher

Durham District School Board
12.2022 - Current

Educator

Lululemon
09.2021 - 05.2024

Day Camp Counsellor

Camp Samac Summer Program
05.2016 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Education -

Acadia University

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Brock University

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