Rachel Does
Severn,Canada
Summary
- Occasional teacher (K-6) in Simcoe County District School Board skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success.
- Adept at applying diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material.
- Uses collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
- Fosters a classroom environment built on respect, inclusion, and curiosity, where all students could feel safe and confident to grow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occasional Teacher, K-6
Simcoe County District School Board
08.2023 - Current
- Long-Term Occasional (Grade 2) — West Bayfield Elementary School (Feb - May 2024)
- Managed a classroom with diverse academic abilities and learning needs, including students on the autism spectrum and those with IEPs.
- Developed and maintained a consistent behaviour plan that reinforced expectations and rewarded positive behaviour.
- Effectively addressed and de-escalated challenging behaviours to create a supportive learning environment.
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring engagement and academic growth.
- Occasional (K-6)
- Deliver pre-planned lessons and adapt on the spot to meet student needs across multiple grade levels
- Foster safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environments in line with SCDSB values
- Support students with diverse learning needs, including IEPs, ELLs, and exceptionalities (e.g., ASD, ADHD)
- Build positive rapport with students and staff in various school communities
- Implement consistent behaviour management strategies and classroom routines
- Maintain clear communication with teachers through detailed day plans and feedback
Homeroom Teacher, Grade 3
Colegio Albania
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Lived in Colombia teaching English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Taught 2020-2021 completely virtual due to Covid-19, and gained experience with face-to-face instruction and hybrid learning.
- Working with several students identified as having exceptionalities such as: ADHD, Autism, English Language Learners (ELLs), and epilepsy.
- Created interactive lessons using educational technologies (Google Suite, Toddle, Atlas) and differentiated instruction.
- Developed cross curricular units using backwards design and multiple forms of assessment.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Education -
Tyndale University College
North York, ON11.2019
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Humanities
York University
Toronto, ON06.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Cross-curricular instruction
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Relationship building
- Google Workspace and other educational platforms
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Ontario Certified Teacher (Registration ID: 701025)
- Tribes Certified
- International Baccalaureate Professional Development (Primary Years Programme)
- The Role of Mathematics - IB Professional Development
Timeline
Occasional Teacher, K-6
Simcoe County District School Board
08.2023 - Current
Homeroom Teacher, Grade 3
Colegio Albania
08.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Humanities
York University
Honours Bachelor of Education -
Tyndale University College
Hobbies and Interests
Music, Traveling, Art, Reading, Movies
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