Vlad Velici

OCT # 679665 | Employee # 236231

1030 King St W | Toronto, ON | M6K 0B4
vlad.velici@tdsb.on.ca | (647) 403-1802 | http://vladved.weebly.com/

Education
Master of Teaching; OISE/University of Toronto June 2017
• Earned Master of Teaching degree in the Primary/Junior division
• Studied the impact of physical activity on students with learning disabilities in the classroom
• Awarded the Arnold Balins Award for leadership, high academic standing, and persistence
Bachelor of Arts, Specialized Honors in Kinesiology; York University June 2015
• Member of York Lion’s Men’s Varsity Basketball Team (2010-2014)
• Awarded the York University Renewable Entrance Athletic Scholarship

Teaching Experience
Long term occasional teacher (Grade 4/5) September 2019 – June 2020
Humewood Community School (Toronto District School Board)
• Co-taught with a fellow teacher (lesson planning/assessment, IEPs, report cards, field trips). We each
had our own class list but worked together in the same classroom, demonstrating partnership to our
students daily
• Hosted 9 exchange students from China as part of an English Immersion program, for 4 weeks. Adapted
lessons and activities in both Mandarin and English to support their language development
• Successfully transitioned to teaching online by using live streaming, phone calls, screen-recorded
videos, and community building virtual activities to support students

Long term occasional teacher (Grade 5/6) September 2020 – June 2021
Humewood Community School (Toronto District School Board)
• Delivered a combination of in-person and virtual programming to support students and ensure continuity
and consistency in programming.
• Facilitated First Lego League program, focusing on coding and STEM concepts
• Worked closely with ELL and resource teacher to develop learning materials that meet the needs of all
students

Full-time permanent contract teacher (Grade 4)

Northlea Elementary and Middle School (Toronto District School Board) September 2021 – June 2022
• Utilized IEPs to develop appropriate lessons based on students’ individual needs and abilities
• Integrated technology such as the Smartboard, and online programs such as “Gizmos”, to enhance
learning
• Worked with therapy dog program to meet well-being needs of students

Full-time permanent contract teacher (Grade 1-8, HPE)

Humewood Community School (Toronto District School Board) September 2022 – Present
• Applying the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach with students in order to promote
lifelong healthy, active living, and enjoyment of sport
• Started the “Humewood Athletic Council” for students in grades 6-8
• Developed the “Health and Wellness Team” made up of staff members, who students can go to with
questions related to the Health curriculum

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Volunteer/Related Experience
Senior Staff Head Coach/Coordinator 2010 – 2021
Elite Camps (20 Scarsdale Road | North York, ON)
• Responsible for children aged 6-16 years old
• Develop campers’ basketball skills through fun, age-appropriate drills, games, and activities
• Teach life lessons/respect through the game of basketball
Swish for the Cure 2013 – Present
• Volunteer to help lead a day of fun-filled activities for over 50 kids battling cancer
• Paired with a child and spent the day interacting with them and participating in various games and
activities

Certificates
• CPR-A February 2020
• Lifesaving Society Standard First-Aid and CPR-C June 2019
• canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (PTS) January 2018
• Tribes TLC Basic 24 Hour Training February 2017
• Building Futures: Interactive Learning & Resources for Teacher Candidates December 2016
• Ontario National Coaching Certification Program “Learn to Train” January 2015
• Understanding the Impacts of Learning Disabilities & ADHD January 2015

Related Skills
• Fluent in English and Romanian
• Youth basketball coach (U11, U12, U13 boys teams) 2014 – 2018
• Seneca College men’s varsity basketball assistant coach September 2017 – March 2020

References

Stevan Principal Milliken Public (416) stevan.ivancevic@tdsb.on.ca

Ivancevic School 396-
6480
Cindy Principal Humewood (416) cindy.closner@tdsb.on.ca
Closner Community School 394-
2383
Andrea Principal Brown Junior Public (416) andrea.goldfarb@tdsb.on.ca
Goldfarb School 393-
1560
Julie Principal McMurrich Junior (416) julie.whitfield@tdsb.on.ca
Whitfield Public School 393-
1770

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