Thomas Merritt
Waterloo,
Summary
A dynamic educator with a proven track record at Waterloo Region District School Board, excelling in classroom management, and relationship building. Developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a supportive environment, ensuring all students thrive. A positive role model, I effectively communicate with parents to enhance student success and maintain accurate records to track student progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional Teacher
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2019 - Current
- Daily supply calls for Grades 4-8
- Meticulously facilitated, developed, and implemented lesson plans for students of various grades and ages.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that reduced disruptions, creating a more conducive learning environment.
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - Language & History
Doon Senior Public School
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - Language
Centennial Senior Public School
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - Geo., His., & PE
Centennial Senior Public School
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - CORE (Grades 5/6)
Oak Creek Public School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization - History
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - Language & History
Doon Senior Public School
02.2025 - 03.2025
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - Language
Centennial Senior Public School
09.2024 - 10.2024
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - Geo., His., & PE
Centennial Senior Public School
10.2023 - 03.2024
Long-Term Occasional Teacher - CORE (Grades 5/6)
Oak Creek Public School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Occasional Teacher
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Education -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization - History
University of Ottawa
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