SANDRA POZZOBON
Toronto, Ontario M6G 3E5
[email protected]
HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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*In excess of 6 years of international and local teaching experience
*Facilitator of the International Baccaulerate Primary Years Program Exhibition at Branksome Hall
*Designer and Facilitator of Workshops for Adults and Youth involving Inquiry-Based Learning, Yoga, Karate and Meditation
*Organized and Instructed Self-Defence and Fitness Workshops for the United Nations raising 1000 Euros for Habitat for Humanity
*Selected as a Skype Panelist by HARPO Producers for Oprah's Lifeclass based on exceptional oral and written skills
• Intern for New York Times Best-Selling Author and Cancer Researcher
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior 2004-2005 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Major: East Asian Studies 1999-2004
York University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Permanent Teacher, Kindergarten-Grade 8 2015- present
Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto, Ontario
• Effectively managed classroom behaviour using a variety of classroom management techniques to over 100 students from ages 6-13
*Designed and delivered curriculum-based French lessons meeting Ontario Ministry of Education standards and expectations
• Created and implemented a 12 week after-school yoga program for students of the Junior/Intermediate division
Occasional Teacher, Kindergarten-Grade 8 2013- 2015
Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto, Ontario
• Completed a 4 month LTO involving teaching and assessing TCDSB French Core/Health curriculum to over 200 students of grades 1-8
• Delivered engaging curriculum based lessons, including French, Health, Music, Physical Education to over 100 classrooms in over 30 TCDSB schools
• Designed and implemented a 6 week yoga program at lunch to over 15 students in the Junior Division
Teacher, Grade 6 2012-2013
Branksome Hall, Toronto Ontario
*Create and implement interactive, content-rich and engaging lessons using Backward Mapping, SMART Notebook software and
SMART Exchange to optimize student learning and assessment
*Gather consistent assessment data to provide feedback of student abilities to students and parents through meetings, conferences,
and written reports
*Consult with Learning Strategies teachers and tutors to accommodate and modify lessons to reflect Individual Learning Plans
*Facilitate extended collaborative inquiry student projects to be shared with the school community as the summative task
of the primary school program
Teacher, Grades 3 and 4 2010-2012
Berlin Metropolitan School, Berlin, Germany
*Identified student learning needs through interviews, diagnostic tasks, Running Records, observations, student-led conferences,
formative and summative assessments
*Designed, implemented and documented lessons to reflect the diverse learning styles and developmental abilities of the students
*Team taught inquiry-based lessons with teaching partners to enhance student engagement, differentiation and camaraderie
Teacher, Kindergarten 2008-2010
Bonn International School, Bonn, Germany
*Developed, implemented and recorded curriculum while reaching target deadlines and benchmarks in collaboration with colleagues
*Analyzed, shared and evaluated student progress with colleagues based on various forms of assessments such as documentation and reports
*Mentored teaching assistants to lead individual and small groups
*Facilitated and administered curriculum information sessions for parents integrating multi-media, small-group activities and
whole group discussions
*Directed and Instructed a Martial Arts Program, including assessment, for students ages 5-12
Teacher, Kindergarten 2005-2007 Shanghai Victoria Kindergarten, Shanghai, China
*Explained concepts using a variety of learning strategies to English Language learners
*Consulted and planned lessons in collaboration with teaching partner to establish consistency and camaraderie in the classroom
*Decorated classroom with teaching partner to reflect bilingual learning
Martial Arts Instructor 2004-2005
Summit Karate Schools, Toronto, ON
*Designed, instructed and adapted lessons for students of various ages and abilities
•Supported, coached and mentored assistants to instruct and assess karate students
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Additional Qualifications: Special Education Specialist 2015
Additional Qualifications: Religion (Part 1) 2015
Additional Qualifications: French (Part 1) 2014
Additional Qualifications: Mathematics Primary and Junior (Part 1) 2012
First Steps in Mathematics (Number) 2011
Assessment in the IB Primary Years Programme Classroom 2011
Reading and Writing Through Inquiry in the IB Primary Years Programme 2010
IB Making the PYP Happen 2009
First Steps Second Edition: Reading 2008
IB Primary Years Programme: Inquiry and Assessment 2006
IB Primary Years Programme: Introductory 1 2005
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Badminton Coach Branksome Hall 2012-2013
Public Relations Assistant Youth Wellness Network 2012
Social Committee Organizer Berlin Metropolitan School 2010-2012 Self-Defence and Cardio Instructor Bonn International School 2010-2011
INTERESTS AND SKILLS
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Enjoy reading, running and improving my knowledge of Spanish, Italian and French
Toronto, Ontario M6G 3E5
[email protected]
HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*In excess of 6 years of international and local teaching experience
*Facilitator of the International Baccaulerate Primary Years Program Exhibition at Branksome Hall
*Designer and Facilitator of Workshops for Adults and Youth involving Inquiry-Based Learning, Yoga, Karate and Meditation
*Organized and Instructed Self-Defence and Fitness Workshops for the United Nations raising 1000 Euros for Habitat for Humanity
*Selected as a Skype Panelist by HARPO Producers for Oprah's Lifeclass based on exceptional oral and written skills
• Intern for New York Times Best-Selling Author and Cancer Researcher
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior 2004-2005 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Major: East Asian Studies 1999-2004
York University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Teacher, Kindergarten-Grade 8 2015- present
Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto, Ontario
• Effectively managed classroom behaviour using a variety of classroom management techniques to over 100 students from ages 6-13
*Designed and delivered curriculum-based French lessons meeting Ontario Ministry of Education standards and expectations
• Created and implemented a 12 week after-school yoga program for students of the Junior/Intermediate division
Occasional Teacher, Kindergarten-Grade 8 2013- 2015
Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto, Ontario
• Completed a 4 month LTO involving teaching and assessing TCDSB French Core/Health curriculum to over 200 students of grades 1-8
• Delivered engaging curriculum based lessons, including French, Health, Music, Physical Education to over 100 classrooms in over 30 TCDSB schools
• Designed and implemented a 6 week yoga program at lunch to over 15 students in the Junior Division
Teacher, Grade 6 2012-2013
Branksome Hall, Toronto Ontario
*Create and implement interactive, content-rich and engaging lessons using Backward Mapping, SMART Notebook software and
SMART Exchange to optimize student learning and assessment
*Gather consistent assessment data to provide feedback of student abilities to students and parents through meetings, conferences,
and written reports
*Consult with Learning Strategies teachers and tutors to accommodate and modify lessons to reflect Individual Learning Plans
*Facilitate extended collaborative inquiry student projects to be shared with the school community as the summative task
of the primary school program
Teacher, Grades 3 and 4 2010-2012
Berlin Metropolitan School, Berlin, Germany
*Identified student learning needs through interviews, diagnostic tasks, Running Records, observations, student-led conferences,
formative and summative assessments
*Designed, implemented and documented lessons to reflect the diverse learning styles and developmental abilities of the students
*Team taught inquiry-based lessons with teaching partners to enhance student engagement, differentiation and camaraderie
Teacher, Kindergarten 2008-2010
Bonn International School, Bonn, Germany
*Developed, implemented and recorded curriculum while reaching target deadlines and benchmarks in collaboration with colleagues
*Analyzed, shared and evaluated student progress with colleagues based on various forms of assessments such as documentation and reports
*Mentored teaching assistants to lead individual and small groups
*Facilitated and administered curriculum information sessions for parents integrating multi-media, small-group activities and
whole group discussions
*Directed and Instructed a Martial Arts Program, including assessment, for students ages 5-12
Teacher, Kindergarten 2005-2007 Shanghai Victoria Kindergarten, Shanghai, China
*Explained concepts using a variety of learning strategies to English Language learners
*Consulted and planned lessons in collaboration with teaching partner to establish consistency and camaraderie in the classroom
*Decorated classroom with teaching partner to reflect bilingual learning
Martial Arts Instructor 2004-2005
Summit Karate Schools, Toronto, ON
*Designed, instructed and adapted lessons for students of various ages and abilities
•Supported, coached and mentored assistants to instruct and assess karate students
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional Qualifications: Special Education Specialist 2015
Additional Qualifications: Religion (Part 1) 2015
Additional Qualifications: French (Part 1) 2014
Additional Qualifications: Mathematics Primary and Junior (Part 1) 2012
First Steps in Mathematics (Number) 2011
Assessment in the IB Primary Years Programme Classroom 2011
Reading and Writing Through Inquiry in the IB Primary Years Programme 2010
IB Making the PYP Happen 2009
First Steps Second Edition: Reading 2008
IB Primary Years Programme: Inquiry and Assessment 2006
IB Primary Years Programme: Introductory 1 2005
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Badminton Coach Branksome Hall 2012-2013
Public Relations Assistant Youth Wellness Network 2012
Social Committee Organizer Berlin Metropolitan School 2010-2012 Self-Defence and Cardio Instructor Bonn International School 2010-2011
INTERESTS AND SKILLS
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Enjoy reading, running and improving my knowledge of Spanish, Italian and French