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I have been a classroom teacher at a small, rural high school in Ontario, Canada for the past 13 years. I am also currently the department head of English/Literacy, and have also held the title of department head of Special Education. My teaching practice has included grades 7-12, in the Academic (University prep), Applied(College prep) and Local (Workplace prep) streams. I have mainly taught English courses, however have also occasionally taught History, Civics, Art and Government. Recently, I have also expanded my practice to e-learning and have taught multiple courses via this platform. Another interest of mine is writing and/or editing curriculum or units for my local school board, which is often a summer opportunity I pursue.
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Learning Strategies Stress Management Unit
A Unit to support special education students with stress management in a learning strategies classroom. Activities include: active reading, reflective questions, handouts to support stress busting activities, a stress journal chart and a culminating activity with a rubric. Recent additions also include Google Forms Stress Diagnostic and a Google Forms Quiz (with answer key).
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Health
Lord of the Flies and Mean Girls Comparison Unit
This unit is a 21 page package of resources for a comparison unit that focuses on the texts, The Lord of the Flies (novel by William Golding) and Mean Girls (2004 Film by director Mark Waters). The unit includes reading comprehension and higher level thinking skill activities (setting, characterization, symbolism, theme) for the study of the novel, as well as a handout to accompany the viewing of the film. There is also a comparison chart for students to work on comparing the two texts, as well
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Expository
An Essential 21st Century Skill: Crafting and Maintaining a Digital Footprint
This short unit focuses on an essential 21st century for students: digital footprints. Throughout the unit, students will be introduced to the concept of the digital footprint, guided through an evaluation and analysis of their current digital footprint and learn how to craft and maintain a evolved version of their footprint. The unit culminates with a Google Forms Quiz and an oral communication/media presentation showcasing the evolution of their digital footprint as well as how they plan on
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology
Romeo and Juliet Higher Level Thinking Unit
This is a 24 page resource that includes a complete unit plan for a thorough, higher level thinking study of the play, Romeo and Juliet. It includes pre-reading activities, during reading activities and a essay culminating activity as well as assessment rubrics for unit work and the essay. Also included are group work and conferencing tracking sheets for teacher use. This unit is appropriate for academically focused secondary school students.
9th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
5 Goal Setting Activities
Hello January! What better way to start your first week back than with some easy goal setting activities for your students? Help them make the most of the New Year by modelling what goal setting looks like and shaping their future stories. Engaging. Meaningful. Practical. This is a package of 5 different activities that have the same goal: getting students to think about and plan goals for the upcoming year. Each activity includes step by step teaching suggestions as well as handouts and assess
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Creative Writing
Autobiography/Biography Assignment
This resource is an ideal way to begin a course. Students are asked to use the writing process (brainstorming, creating an outline, creating a rough copy, editing, creating a good copy) to either write an autobiography or a biography about another student in the class. The resource includes step by step guidelines for students, as well as a outline skeleton, editing checklist and assessment rubric.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository
Back to School Goal Setting Activities/Mini Unit
Did you know that 50% MORE of people who acknowledge and practice goal setting actually achieve their personal goals? We need to teach this soft skill to our students, and what better environment than the first couple days of school.
Engaging. Meaningful. Practical.
This is a package of 5 different activities that have the same goal: getting students to think about and plan goals for the upcoming school year/semester. Each activity includes step by step teaching suggestions as well as handout
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Orange Shirt Day Article of the Week
This FREE activity highlights an article that explains the origin of the Canadian 'orange shirt day' that represents the persecution of Canadian indigenous peoples in the residential school system. The activity includes pre- reading prompts, a mini lesson on active reading and post reading questions.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Close Reading
Frankenstein Seminar Assignment
This resource is a seminar activity concerning the novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley.Students are given a selection of seminar topics and are asked to work individually, in pairs, or groups (depending on class size) to create a seminar for the class concerning their topic. Also included in the resource is a note taking handout for all students in the class to take notes about all presentations, as well as an assessment rubric.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Speaking & Listening
Romeo and Juliet Group Study Guide
This resource is a group focused study guide that leads students through various higher level thinking questions about the play, Romeo and Juliet. The questions are organized into three groups: Act 1, Acts 2/3, Acts 4/5. The resource also comes with a group formative assessment checklist and assessment rubric.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
All About Me Learning Strategies Activity
This activity is for learning strategies teachers to encourage students to share their learning skills and IEP accomodations with their teachers on a semester by semester basis. It challenges students to reflect on their skills, goals and to communicate their learning needs to their teachers. An exemplar of a completed assignment is also included.
9th - 12th
Character Education
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Experience
I have been a classroom teacher at a small, rural high school in Ontario, Canada for the past 13 years. I am also currently the department head of English/Literacy, and have also held the title of department head of Special Education. My teaching practice has included grades 7-12, in the Academic (University prep), Applied(College prep) and Local (Workplace prep) streams. I have mainly taught English courses, however have also occasionally taught History, Civics, Art and Government. Recently, I have also expanded my practice to e-learning and have taught multiple courses via this platform. Another interest of mine is writing and/or editing curriculum or units for my local school board, which is often a summer opportunity I pursue.
Teaching style
I aim to create classroom materials that are based on the application of diagnostic assessment to gauge student starting points, formative assessment to enhance student learning and gain feedback as a teacher, assessment as the student is learning to ensure learning is taking place and then finally evaluative assessment.
My teaching style is inquiry based, student centered and attempts to focus on student engagement, especially through the use of 'hot topics' and technology.
My own education history
My qualifications include the following:
Honors B.A. English/History;
B.Ed. Intermediate/Secondary - English/History;
Special Education Part 1;
Honors Specialist: History;
Literacy Department Head
Additional biographical information
I am a married mother of 3, and enjoy quiet country living on our family farm. My family is also deeply engaged in attempting to reduce our ecological footprint by living off the land as much as possible. We have our own chickens, rabbits, a large garden and we are active fishers and hunters.
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