30 Years of Teaching Experience
Peer Instruction
- Mentored teachers on the implementation of Math manipulatives at the junior and middle school levels with TDSB consultants
- Provided staff development for integrating ESL students
- Involved in servicing of teaching staff for Literacy and ESL programs
- Designed, piloted and evaluated a new Social Studies unit in conjunction with consultants from the TDSB
- Facilitated workshops on Assessment and Evaluation of an Outcome-Based program as related to the new reporting system
- Administered the Literacy/Numeracy portfolio, which included assessment of current needs and in-servicing of teaching staff
- Coached middle school peers in the implementation of the Transition Years curriculum ( for students going from Elementary to Middle School)
- Chaired ESL Integration Committee, which assisted colleagues to learn how to integrate new Canadians into the classroom
- Experienced presenter at the International Reading Association Conference
- Published author who co-authored, reviewed and piloted a new reading anthology and Teacher's Guide by Addison - Wesley Publishers.
- Held the position of an Associate Professor for York University, University of Toronto, D'Youville and Niagara University guiding and mentoring new Teacher Candidates for jobs as teachers in the elementary panel for ten years
Professional Successes
- Specifically targeted the math needs of inner city school students which allowed the grade six EQAO scores of diverse inner city students to surpass other schools with higher socio-economic status. With my classroom instruction and peer mentoring we were able to maintain this high average for five consecutive years.
- Guided ESL students for three consecutive years to publish English short essays and poems in Urban Voices which is a TDSB anthology of student poetry and prose.
- Developed individualized programmes for special education students in main subject areas and integrated them where possible, in the mainstream classes. At all times maintaining a learning environment that was safe, nurturing, positive and respectful
- Taught grades 6, 7 and 8 for 22 years; core subjects of Math, English, Science and Social Studies.
- Managed my own private music school for 21 years, including vocal and keyboard instruction
- Held the position of Physical Education teacher for five years at the Middle School level
Education
Mission Statement
I value respect, innovation, accountability and accessibility. How does this translate into our lessons? I respect where your child is currently at academically and respect their abilities and your expectations as their parent as to where you/they want their learning path to go and ultimately what you want for your child to be a success. Success can be defined differently for each child. Only your child matters with individual instruction. Your child will receive a truly individualized lesson plan daily that is innovative and in tune with your child’s learning objectives. I will be accessible for additional instruction and assistance during the days and times posted on this website. Accountability is achieved by determining clear milestones and objectives and providing parents with regular feedback as to how their child is progressing on their learning path.
I value a partnership between student, school, family and community. Each of these are crucial influences in a child’s life and EACH must be a part of a child’s learning programme in order for the child to be a success intellectually, emotionally, psychologically and ultimately a happy, valued and appreciated part of each of the above-mentioned communities.
I value learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful