Sidra Weqar
Brampton,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic, efficient, and reliable professional with a strong academic and practical background in the field of Education. Committed to anti-racism and anti-oppressive pedagogy, with a focus on differentiated instruction, inclusivity, and equity. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies and successful in helping numerous students develop strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. Determined to further develop career in education, build a versatile portfolio in the industry, and expand skill set.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2019 - Current
- 5 years + experience in providing instructional support to permanent teachers in ongoing classroom activities across PDSB
- Applied various behavior management techniques to manage and improve challenging situations
- Provided differentiated instruction, and quickly adapted to different classroom environments/teaching styles
- Teaching K-12 students with various learning needs (ESL, Special Needs, Gifted, Learning disabilities, IEPs)
Grade 1/2 LTO Teacher
Ridgeview Public School
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and foster inclusive environment (e.g IEPs, ESL learners, Special needs etc.)
- Integrated technology and educational software to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues, support staff, and parents to address students academic and social-emotional needs .
- Constructed assessment For/Of/As learning and summative and formative assessments with IEPs, and/or necessary modifications.
- Created various unit plans to foster student learning and enhance skills based on Ontario Curriculum Guidelines
Senior Instructor
Kumon Math and Reading Center
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Recorded lessons for later use and online instruction.
- Organized special activities to build team cohesion and promote learning.
- Utilized Microsoft Teams and Zoom to complete virtual instruction lessons when required.
- Completed assessments of various learners and accommodated training plans accordingly.
- Curriculum based planning for 300+ students.
French Teacher LTO (Grades 4-8) Virtual and In-Person
Dolson Public School
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Commendable use of digital tools, apps, and programming to accommodate distant learning
- Incorporated cross curricular integration to enhance student engagement
- Successful completion of board duties including timely supervisions, parent-teacher conferences, assessment, and reporting
- Strong commitment to professional development in various school events
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing structure/routine in person, and in digital settings
- Successfully designed and implemented various lesson plans to accommodate five different grade levels simultaneously according to FSL curriculum
Project Leader - Youth Mentorship
Midaynta Community Services
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
- Aligned with staff members to develop, identify and achieve assigned goals and initiatives.
- Adhered by program's focus on anti-racism and identity empowerment in young black, and refugee demographic.
- Efficiently used digital storytelling tools and techniques to facilitate youth empowerment project.
Education
Master of Education - Major Research Project in Digital Storytelling and uses of Technology in Education
York University
06.2020
Bachelor of Education - P/J And J/I Division
York University
06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Criminology and Political Science
University of Toronto
06.2016
Skills
- 10 years proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- 5 years effective use of educational apps/tools to accommodate distant learning and digital implementation in classroom
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills with ability to maintain long-term impactful relationships
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Efficient in multitasking and time management
- Flexible and Adaptable to different working environments
- Curriculum Implementation
- Fluent in Urdu & Hindi
Accomplishments
- CPR Certified
- Certified in SafeTalk
- Published author at University of Toronto Mississauga Press
- Award winning poet in 2014
Timeline
Grade 1/2 LTO Teacher
Ridgeview Public School
04.2024 - 06.2024
French Teacher LTO (Grades 4-8) Virtual and In-Person
Dolson Public School
03.2022 - 06.2022
Project Leader - Youth Mentorship
Midaynta Community Services
01.2020 - 03.2020
Occasional Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2019 - Current
Senior Instructor
Kumon Math and Reading Center
03.2018 - 09.2022
Master of Education - Major Research Project in Digital Storytelling and uses of Technology in Education
York University
Bachelor of Education - P/J And J/I Division
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Criminology and Political Science
University of Toronto
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