Wilson Halder
Brampton,ON
Summary
My name is Wilson Halder, and I am a highly qualified high school teacher with over 10 years of experience in education, curriculum development, classroom management, and lesson planning. As a certified OCT teacher, I have extensive expertise in the K-12 Ontario curriculum, utilizing both individualized and group-based teaching assessments for, off and as learners using formative and summative teaching tools. I specialize in STEM education as a math and science teacher, employing differentiated instruction and active learning techniques to engage students and enhance their understanding of complex concepts through scaffolding.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Teacher
Philopateer Christian College
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for teaching the following courses: Gr.9-10 Science (SNC1D and SNC2D), Gr.9-11 Math (MTH1W, MPM2D and MCF3M), Gr.12 Kinesiology (PSK4U), Gr.9 Geography (CGC1W), Gr.10 History (CHC2D)
- Designed, prepared and delivered interactive and engaging lessons aligned according to Ontario Curriculum Guidelines and Growing Success documentations while maintaining OSRs (Ontario Student Records)
- Utilized differentiated instruction (DI) to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities independently and collaboratively through hands-on and inquiry based learning in experimentation and scaffolding
- Encourage critical-thinking and problem-solving skills by facilitating active learning through DI to enable students to develop their understanding of scientific and mathematical principals and apply them
- Collaborated with parents, child psychologists, and school administrators (Principal and Vice-Principal) in IEP meetings to discuss student achievement, behavioral development and goal setting
- Developed and executed individualized learning plans for underperforming students in collaboration with parents and administrative staff while providing mentorship and tutoring support to struggling students
- Establish positive relationships with students and parents through consistent communication that reflect student development throughout the semester
- Integrated educational technology tools into the classroom such as EDSBY, Mentimeter, iCloud Classroom Brainstorming, Kahoot, Study Island, PhET Simulations, Gizmo, FlipGrid, Moodle and more to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
- Coached a team of 18 students for the swim team, resulting in an increased student engagement by 25% as observed from classroom participation metrics
- Led a Philopateer Christian College mission trip to Dominican Republic with 20 students, organizing educational and community service activities to foster Christian awareness, leadership skills, and social responsibility
- Responsible for: Frozen High School Musical (left stage manager), AEIC Conference attendee in Quebec City, Windsor OFSAA Swimming, HOSA, and guitar player for weekly church chapel ceremonies
Summer Teacher
Liberty for Youth
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated a summer learning program by providing an active learning experience for individualized and small groups of 10 students struggling academically (having failed a course), or facing social challenges at home, their community and the police
- Responsible for planning and delivering grade 7-10 Math and English lesson plans, cooking classes, and outdoor social activities as per student’s area of need by utilizing technological tools and math manipulatives according to the Ontario educational curriculum guidelines
- Prepared and created lunch menus for students according to Canada’s Food Guide by coordinating a food program within budget of the kitchen inventory
- Created student’s weekly progress reports and reported to the director to execute summer recreational events and provided additional support to organizational management
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments to tailor instruction based on individual needs
- Achieved success rate of over 90% based on student retention for each summer semester and boosted student performance in the classroom by increasing student marks by a margin of 20% and greater
Supply/Substitute Teacher
Toronto & Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Follow teacher’s instructions for lesson plans, or create lessons if none is available
- Establish positive classroom management skills based on an active learning experience and adhering to school policies and procedures
- Compile and maintain report for teaching including student attendance, lesson progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments
Computer Coding Instructor
Hatch Canada
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Responsible for teaching JavaScript computer programming to classes of 15-20 students from ages 7-18 through the use of the HATCH Canada app platform in school libraries
- Marking student computer code projects according to company rubric requirements and expectations
- Developed relationship with parents and use the HATCH platform app for administrative tasks
Research Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Researcher for the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus Feasibility Study in Broadband
- Responsible for preparing and delivering workshops on broadband based technologies to stakeholders
- Assist with data collection: Travelled to field sites to collect data and recruit potential interviewee subjects in compliance with study objectives
- Maintained accurate records of confidential data (interviews and broadband service coverage data) according to the appropriate documentation protocol
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
York University
Toronto, ON06-2020
Master of Science - Capacity Development And Extensions
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON06-2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Technology Integration, Classroom management, Audio-visual aids, performance evaluation, communication
Accomplishments
Increased Math Proficiency Rates by 15% through the Liberty for Youth summer learning program
Coach of Swim Team OFSAA Silver Medal: achieved 2nd place in boys 50-meter breast-stroke swim team in Philopateer Christian College
Increased student retention of summer learning program by 90%: As a summer teacher, students returned to the summer program for consecutive years
Languages
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus
- Christian Bangladesh Church Member
Certification
Emergency First Aid CPR C - AED Training
Interests
Musician and outdoor hiker
Timeline
Summer Teacher
Liberty for Youth
07.2022 - Current
High School Teacher
Philopateer Christian College
09.2021 - Current
Supply/Substitute Teacher
Toronto & Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2020 - 06.2024
Computer Coding Instructor
Hatch Canada
04.2020 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Education - Education
York University
Master of Science - Capacity Development And Extensions
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mcmaster University
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