Laura Wasserman

42 Rodeo Drive Thornhill, Ontario L4J 4X9 (416) 305-1411 lcwasserman@gmail.com laurawasserman.weebly.com EDUCATION
Masters of Teaching Primary/Junior September 2012 Present (Anticipated Graduation June 2014) Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto Honours Bachelor of Arts York University, Major in Sociology June 2012 University of Western Ontario September 2009 June 2009

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2014 Additional Qualifications Special Education, Part 1 (Pending Completion June 2014) EQAO Scorer 2013 Tribes Training Elementary/Intermediate, OISE, University of Toronto Grade 3 Lesson Study Participation, Voice Intermediate School, Toronto co-planning, teaching and observing, debriefing literacy lesson with a social justice focus Project Wild and Below Zero Training, Canadian Wildlife Organization, Toronto Reading for the Love of it Conference, Toronto Environmental Conference, OISE, University of Toronto EQAO Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics workshop, OISE, University of Toronto EQAO Scorer

PRACTICE TEACHING EXPERIENCES

February 2014 Teacher Candidate, ESL, Physical Education and Social Studies, Richmond Rose Public School, York Region District School Board Guided English language learners through their daily language and math assignments Taught games for understanding lessons with grades 1,2 and 3 Promoted the philosophy of Physical Literacy throughout lessons in physical education November 2013 Teacher Candidate, Grade 2/3, Pleasant Public School, Toronto District School Board Raised students awareness about social justice issues through literature Implemented an interactive unit about healthy eating and Canadas Food Guide Consistently provided students with descriptive feedback and time for revisions Initiated and lead Grade 1 and 2 dance club once a week February 2013 Teacher Candidate, Grade 6, Red Maple Public School, York Region District School Board Created a myths and legends language arts unit Collaborated with grade partner to generate a number sense unit and social studies mapping unit Used captivating hands-on experiments to deliver science lessons Worked in small guided reading groups November 2012 Teacher Candidate, Junior and Senior Kindergarten, Fossil Hill Public School, York Region District School Board Designed an integrated and differentiated instruction nursery rhymes unit Developed an interactive and engaging data management unit

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TEACHING RELATED AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES

September 2013 Current Toronto District School Board International Languages Instructor, Grade 1, Adath Israel Congregation Teach a classroom of 24 students on a weekly basis in an international language Assess and evaluate the students by providing bi-annual report cards Prepare and deliver differentiated instruction lessons April 2014 June 2014 Tutor in the Classroom, Richmond Rose Public School, York Region District School Board In progress October 2013 Current Tutor, Grade 4, Teachers on Call Assist student with homework, ensuring an understanding of key concepts Monitor students improvement and communicate weekly with parents about students progress November 2013 Teacher Candidate Liaison, Pleasant Public School Communicated with school faculty, OISE faculty and teacher candidates to co-ordinate faculty observations Provided support to teacher candidates on any issues that arose June August 2013 Senior Counselor, Score Day Camp Supervised up to 20 children Organized and facilitated recreation activities for children September 2009 June 2013 Teachers Assistant, Adath Israel CongregationGrade 1 Assembled worksheets on a regular basis for 21 first grade students Supported teacher in supervising a Sunday School class of 21 children Worked one-on-one with a student with developmental delays September 2009 June 2010 Youth Advisor, Adath Israel Congregation Assisted Youth Coordinator in developing and executing programs for youth aged 5 to 10 Communicated key programs and dates to prospective and current participants Supervised up to 35 children participating in various activities June 2009 August 2009 Section Head, Camp New Moon Supervised a team of 20 staff members and was responsible for the well-being of their 50 campers Organized and facilitated recreation activities for children aged 9 12 years old Prepared detailed written evaluations on all staff members Mediated difficult conversations between counselors and parents concerning their children September 2009 June 2012 Classroom Volunteer, Thornhill Woods Public School, York Region District School Board Assisted teacher in lesson preparation, read one-on-one with students, assisted students who required extra help May June 2009 Classroom Volunteer, Zareinu Education Center, Toronto Supervised eight children with special needs and engaged in various recreational activities with the children

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Exceptional at planning stimulating activities for many different age groups Reading, Hiking and Baking

REFERENCES References available upon request

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