Matthew O’Connor

6577 Richer Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1C 3G5

Cell: (613) 668-8977 Email: mocon093@uottawa.ca

Ontario College of Teachers Registration #: 687206

Academic Qualifications:

June 2018 - Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate Division

Teachable Subjects: Social Studies
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
In Progress

June 2016 - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Double Major: History and Law

June 2011 - Ontario Secondary School Diploma, French Immersion Program

St. Matthew Catholic High School, Orléans Ontario
French Immersion Certificate

Volunteer/Leadership Experience:

Orléans Bengals Community Football, Orléans, Ontario - Winter 2011, 2013

- Be a Bengal Not a Bully - Anti-Bullying Football Program: Counsellor/Coach
- Promote positive values and enhance participant self-confidence
- Provide participants with fun and engaging football related activities

Mary Group Homes Inc., Ottawa, Ontario - January - March 2014

- Helped work and develop several group homes throughout Ottawa
- Although maintenance based, this opportunity also provided the ability to interact with
youth living in group homes and gauge their life experiences
- Gained a greater understanding of the hardships that future students may be dealing with
outside of the classroom

Community Football - Orléans Bengals (2013 - 2015); St. Matthew Tigers (2016)
- Volunteer football coach for multiple community and school teams
- Work with players aged 12-18 on football fundamentals and development
- Help to instill work ethic, teamwork and respect throughout their growth as players and
young human beings

Teaching/Work Experience:

University of Ottawa Practicum Year 1 - September - April 2017

- Cooperative practicum at St. Matthew Catholic High School, Orléans, Ontario K1C 2S9
 - Taught 7/8 English and Science with Associate Teachers James Tucker and Angela Dale
- Prepared a full reading unit on the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Maintained full autonomy in the classroom and honed my management, planning and
teaching skills
- Participated in several extra-curricular teams such as football and drama club

University of Ottawa Practicum Year 2 - September 2017 - January 2018

- Cooperative practicum at Terry Fox Elementary School, Orléans, Ontario K1C 2J6
- Took full control of a grade 4/5 split ETFI Math and English class while also co-teaching
an immersion 7 science class
- Created and implemented full unit plans focused on interactive Math (Probability and
Geometry)
- Fostered a professional and positive learning environment

City of Ottawa - Bylaw Services May 2016 - Present

- Part time parking officer with Bylaw Services, 735 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 0Z1
- Continuously reinforce my communication skills in both French and English
- Learn to deal with confrontation in constructive and efficient ways
- Responsible for preparing your own schedule and monitoring city equipment

Mama Rosa’s Restaurant, May 2014 - September 2016

- Restaurant assistant, 375 Des Epinettes Avenue, Orléans, Ontario K1E 3E6
- Worked multiple positions including: delivery, food preparation, cook, cashier
- Required flexibility and availability outside of scheduled hours
- First learned to balance school and work in an appropriate and effective manner

Honours:

- Honour Roll Candidate 2007 - 2011

- Orleans Little League Baseball Scholarship Award - 2011
- Ottawa Police Services Scholarship Award - 2012-2015
- Dean’s List Honouree - 2015 - Present
 References
Nicole Cousineau-Norton J. Alexander Gibson
Mr. James Tucker Junior ETFI Teacher Bullying Program
7/8 English Teacher Terry Fox Elementary Supervisor
St. Matthew Catholic High School Orléans Bengals
School Orléans, Ontario, K1C 2J6 Orléans, Ontario
Orléans, Ontario, K1C 2S9 Nicole.cousineau- (613) 809-5093
(613) 857-4751 norton@ocdsb.ca jagibson@lanscapeontario.
James.tucker@ocsb.ca com