Rodrick Powell
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Peetabeck Academy School, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Leveraged critical thinking and relationship-building skills to create a supportive and interactive learning environment. Achieved significant improvements in student participation and understanding through innovative curriculum implementation and collaborative learning strategies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Peetabeck Academy School
09.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with approximately 18 students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom interactions effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Accurate maintenance of student progress, attendance, and records to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their children's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding with students.
Teacher
Frontier School Division
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed strong relationships with approximately 14 students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom interactions effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- I maintained accurate student progress, attendance, and records to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their children's educational journey.
Education
Master of Arts - Humanities
York University
Toronto, None01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Philosophy
York University
Toronto, None09-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
Toronto, None02-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Public speaking
- Student-centered learning
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Employed fundraising and class parties to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of class presentation which enhance participation of all students
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students as a literacy coach.
As a grade 8 Homeroom teacher I organized fund raising event for the annual grade 8 trip (one week to Toronto).
Affiliations
- Elementary Teacher Federation
- Ontario Teachers College
- Manitoba Teacher Federation
Certification
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Secondary Education Certificate - Manitoba Department of Education.
- Secondary Education Certificate - Ontario Department of Education.
Interests
- Enjoy participating in sports and debates for overall physical and mental well-being
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Volunteering
Timeline
Teacher
Peetabeck Academy School
09.2023 - Current
Teacher
Frontier School Division
04.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Humanities
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Philosophy
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
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