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Phillip "TODD" Peters

St Thomas

Summary

Dynamic educator with 24 years at Thames Valley District School Board, adept at fostering relationships and enhancing student achievement through critical thinking and data-driven instruction. Expert in classroom management and lesson planning, I effectively engage students and collaborate with parents to create a supportive learning environment, resulting in significant academic growth.

I also bring with me my experience from the many added volunteer roles that I held over my career that include: Computer Support Teacher, Teacher in Charge, ETFO Health and Safety Representative, and Workplace and Alternate Workplace Steward, and the Coach of multiple different sports.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Occasional Teacher Elementary

Thames Valley District School Board
04.2025 - Current

I was officially hired on April 1, 2025, and was added to the Occasional Teacher Elementary List.

  • During my time in any school that I work in because of my 24 years of experience in teaching I have the ability to develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by having and maintaining open lines of communication that establish a fostering and supportive learning environment.
  • I will manage classrooms that I'm in effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, consistently enforcing established rules and consequences, and recognizing and praising student work and behavior.

Ontario Certified Teacher Elementary F.T.E. 1.0

Thames Valley District School Board
09.1998 - 06.2023

During my 24 year career in teaching, I have now taught Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. I have experience and familiarity with administering both Grade 3 and 6 E.Q.A.O. because I have taught both of those Grades.

  • Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences when necessary, creating a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Implemented curriculum, and data-driven instructional practices to target areas of weakness, resulting in increased student achievement across all subject areas.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of interconnected subjects.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Faculty of Education

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
01-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Child Studies

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
01-1996

College Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Lambton College
Sarnia, ON
01-1992

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Technology integration

Timeline

Occasional Teacher Elementary

Thames Valley District School Board
04.2025 - Current

Ontario Certified Teacher Elementary F.T.E. 1.0

Thames Valley District School Board
09.1998 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Education - Faculty of Education

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Arts - Child Studies

Brock University

College Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Lambton College
Phillip "TODD" Peters