S ANDRA S AMI G UIRGUIS

E DUCATIO N

2280 Council Ring Rd. Mississauga ON, L5L 1C1

Phone: 647-203-6509 - Email: sandraNsami@gmail.com

M asters Of Teaching OISE - University of Toronto

Areas of Concentration: Junior/Intermediate, specialization in English.
Masters of Teaching thesis: Co-operative learning and anti-prejudicial education

April 2015

BA Honors In Social Psychology - McMaster University

Areas of concentration: Psychology, Sociology and English

April 2013

P RO FESSIO NAL D EVELO PM ENT

Special Education Part 1 Additional Qualification (OISE - Anticipated completion Spring 2015)
New Teacher Induction Program: Workshop on Assessment Via Technology: PDSB (2015)
7-10 Math Networks Workshop on Student Engagement in Math Tasks: PDSB (2014)
Supporting and Encouraging Gifted/High-Level Development Workshop: OISE (2014)
Differentiated Book Clubs Workshop: OISE (2013)
Educating for Peace and Justice conference: Action for Safe and Equitable Classrooms, Schools and Communities: OISE (2013)
Drama Strategies for Teaching English Workshop: OISE (2013)
TRIBES Learning Communities Training: OISE (2013)
First Alert Child Abuse Awareness and Action Training: YMCA (2012)
Behaviour Management Training Program: YMCA (2012)

I N- C LASS T EACHING E XPERIENCE

M asters of Teaching Practicum Placements
2013 - 2015
Dolphin Senior Public School
Taught English, Math, Science and Drama to a grade 8 gifted class as the homeroom teacher
Created a unit for science on Water with connections to social justice and critical thinking, that led to building a model aquifer
Volunteered to supervise the Counting-On-You After school program
Fallingbrook Public Middle School
Taught English, Math, Science, and History to a grade 8 IEP cluster class as the homeroom teacher
Designed an inquiry driven History unit on the confederation that included for, as, and of learning assessments and
triangulation of data, leading up to the cumulative task of a formal debate.
Initiated and ran the multi-cultural dance club which focused on fitness and celebrated diversity
Floradale Public Elementary School
Taught English, Math, Science, Drama and Art to a grade 6 class as the homeroom teacher
Designed a Math unit on decimal numbers unit using differentiated instruction, and gradual release of responsibility
Created a student-centered unit on flight, which involved co-operative learning and hands-on activities leading students to
build their own gliders. This was integrated with a math unit on data management to create authentic assignments
Hillcrest Public Middle school
Taught English, History, Character Education and Drama to a grade 8 class as the homeroom teacher and rotary teacher to a
grade 7 and 7/8 split class
Created a grade 7/8 Language Arts unit on literary devices using Sci-Fi and Edger Allen Poe that included cross-curricular
connections to Art and Media with an emphasis on multiple-intelligences.
Volunteered to supervise the Social Justice club and the dance club
YM CA Facilitator Internship
In-class Afterschool Program Facilitator
2011 - 2012
Delivered programming directed at First Nations and at-risk youth grades 1-8 improving academic competencies, values and
physical well-being
Collaborated with other staff to develop programming and activities that met the developmental and academic needs of the
children
Completed weekly reports, evaluations and daily documentation with detail and accuracy
Trained in behavior and classroom management, as well as, policies and procedures involved with childcare

S ANDRA S AMI G UIRGUIS

O THER T EACHING E XPERIENCE

2280 Council Ring Rd. Mississauga ON, L5L 1C1

Phone: 647-203-6509 - Email: sandraNsami@gmail.com

University of Toronto Dance Club

Paid Dance Teacher
2013 - 2015
Choreographing, developing curricula, and instructing dance classes, as well as, preparing students for charitable performances
such as for SickKids, and Make-a-Wish foundation.
Private English Tutor
2008 - 2015
Teaching students from grade 3-12 to excel in Language Arts in accordance with the Ontario ministry curriculum expectations
and developing personalized programs to enhance literacy skills
Education Quality and Accountability Office
2014
Scorer For The OSSLT
Marked the OSSLT using experience with both literacy across the curriculum and students in the intermediate/senior division
(Grades 7 to 12) by applying rubrics, scoring guides, and scoring procedures as defined by EQAO training
Child Development Resource Connection Peel
Respite Worker and ABA Therapist
2013 - 2014
Taught numeracy and literacy to children with ASD and provided ABA/IB therapy, as well as, stimulating and recreational
support, both in the home and in the community and networked with community groups to facilitate inclusion

V O LUNTEER E XPERIENCE
M cMaster M akeBeleieve
Facilitator
2012 2013
Guided students with special needs through simple chorography at the Glenwood Special Day School Music and Dance
Program
Guided students through different dance styles, teaching them to choreograph a piece that tells their stories at the Cathy Wever
Elementary School Dance, Dream, Create! Program, for children who cannot afford after school programs.
Canadian Coptic Center
Art Teacher
Taught grades 3 - 6 the art of Iconography with a focus on technique, history, symbolism, and methodology
Introduced the utilization of a variety of teaching techniques such as, field trips, videos and popular media

2012 2014

General Volunteer
2004 2014
Produced plays for youth and children for the annual Childrens Convention and summer camp
Organized charity events such as dinners and fundraisers, as well as, humanitarian trips and Feed-The-Homeless events
Sunday School Teacher
2008 2012
Designed and implemented a lesson and craft each week based on a biblical stories in a variety of fun and interesting ways
including plays, puppet shows and presentations
Prepared a behavior and classroom management presentation to train Sunday school teachers with a component focused on
accommodation of special needs

M cM aster Egyptian Association And Organization of Latin American Students

Dance Teacher
2009 2013
Choreographed and taught dance routines for performances at McMasters 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 cultural event, Pangaea.
Designed the costumes with no funding which demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness
Careforce International First Nations Reserves Humanitarian Trips
2008, 2010, 2011
Led the crafts committee where I developed interactive crafts and trained participants for an after-school program.
Demonstrated leadership skills through leading small group discussions and counseling sessions with the youth and organized
games and activities for the children, such as floor hockey tournaments
Chaperoned children on daily outings to the lake
Volunteered as a teacher assistant in the elementary school on the reserve