Tashon Daley
North York
Summary
Experienced English teacher dedicated to fostering students' writing skills and critical thinking abilities through targeted instruction, personalized feedback, and a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Passionate about creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment that promotes active participation and encourages students to reach their full potential. Proven track record of implementing innovative teaching strategies to effectively meet diverse learning needs while cultivating a love for literature and language. Committed to instilling a lifelong love of learning in students and preparing them for success in their academic pursuits.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Scholars Education Centre
10.2024 - Current
- Guiding students with essay writing, providing feedback, introducing new skills and techniques, assisting students with structure building, reviewing key terms and concepts related to topics and themes, analyzing essay prompts for instructions on how to complete the task, utilizing literary devices to provide in-depth analyses for Assigned Reading essays
- Reviewing students' work activities and encouraging them to self edit
- Grading, writing progress reports, providing updates to management on student progression
- Teaching grammar and reading comprehension to elementary and secondary-level students
Teacher
Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
10.2021 - Current
- Teaching elementary and secondary students, providing them with tools and innovative methods to encourage cognition and active learning, creating and filling out reports on student progress, working closely with management and colleagues
English Teacher (ESL)
Maristes Anna Ravell School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught English to elementary students in a classroom setting, prepared lesson plans, collaborated with faculty members and graded assignments, tests and exams
ESL Teacher
Costa i llobera
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught preschool level ESL, practicing phonics, presenting entertaining educational videos, rewarding good behaviour and meeting challenges to students facing difficulties in learning, encouraging independent thinking, tailoring lessons to different styles of learning
- Collaborated with faculty and teaching staff on lesson plan building, fostered and maintained a positive relationship with parents, encouraged hands-on, active and innovative activities in the classroom
Freelance Writer
Various Companies
12.2020 - Current
- Writing, editing and reporting for various publishers and companies
Writer
Back Lane Studios
10.2023 - Current
- Interviewing seniors across Toronto, listening to enriching stories of seniors based on memories tied to specific locations, studying the history of Greater Toronto, writing stories
Intern
ByBlacks Magazine
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Research stories focusing on the Black community in Canada, writing about Black professionals
Reporter
On The Record
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Working at the masthead program at Toronto Metropolitan University, pitching story ideas, writing features and working with editors
Fundraiser
Public Outreach Fundraising
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Going door to door to raise awareness on human rights issues going on in the world, relying on Amnesty International research and cases to raise donations for these causes, helping people get involved in contributing to social justice changes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON10-2021
Minor - History
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON10-2021
Skills
- Journalism
- Communication Skills
- Writing
- Creative Writing
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
- Organizational Skills
- Program Support
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- WordPress
- Blogging
- Diversity
- ESL
- Customer Support
- Lesson Planning
- CP Style Guide
- English Literature
- Copywriting
- Classroom Experience
- Research
- Proofreading
- Tutoring
- Strategy
- Editing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reporting
- Organization
- Door-to-Door Experience
- Community Building
- Teamwork
- Pitching Media
- AP Style
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
English Teacher
Scholars Education Centre
10.2024 - Current
Writer
Back Lane Studios
10.2023 - Current
Teacher
Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Intern
ByBlacks Magazine
01.2021 - 04.2021
Reporter
On The Record
01.2021 - 04.2021
Freelance Writer
Various Companies
12.2020 - Current
Fundraiser
Public Outreach Fundraising
08.2019 - 12.2019
English Teacher (ESL)
Maristes Anna Ravell School
09.2015 - 06.2016
ESL Teacher
Costa i llobera
10.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Toronto Metropolitan University
Minor - History
Toronto Metropolitan University
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