Jeremy Thackray

3576 Peter St. Unit 201, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 1J5

1-519-257-0438
thackra@uwindsor.ca
Education
2014-2015: Bachelor of Education
Intermediate/Senior at the University of Windsor
English and Drama teachables
2010-2014: Bachelor of Arts
Double major in English and Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph
Teaching Experience
2015 (April) Leamington District Secondary School
English: grade 11 college and grade 9 applied
ENG3C: In this class we were reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen
Chbosky. This was then followed up by watching the movie adaptation and discussing the
differences. The students were expected to write a short, thematic essay, a brochure on
mental health awareness where they presented their project to the class, as well as smaller
written assignments. ENG9P: In this class we were reading Speak by Laurie Halse
Andersen. This was then followed up by watching the movie adaptation and discussing the
differences. The students were expected to write a short compare and contrast essay, a
mental health awareness advertisement where they presented their project to the class, as
well as smaller written assignments.
Differentiated instruction where appropriate
Evaluated and assessed student achievement in a variety of ways
2015 (February) Leamington District Secondary School
Drama grades 10 & 11
ADA20: In this class we were working on a unit in Tableaux. Students were expected to do
a number of performances in Tableaux. As time progressed we moved in to work with
Silent Movies. ADA3M: Students were given a two person script prior to the arrival of the
student teacher. Students were then given activities on characterization, movement, voice,
and script analysis in order to better perform their scenes which were presented at the end
of the student teachers placement.
Help students to understand the art and pressure of performing in front of live audience
Help students to master the art of depicting various emotions on the stage
Train students in dialog delivery, voice pitch control, etc.
Inculcate a feeling of teamwork and interdependence in students

2014 (December) Riverside Secondary School

English: grade 10 academic and grade 10 locally developed
ENG2D: The unit in this class was Romeo and Juliet. The teacher got through two acts
and started on the third. One content quiz was given. Throughout the process the teacher
taught on sonnets, opinion writing, and grammar and punctuation. ENG2L: In this class
the students were reading Crabbe by William Bell. The teacher would read to the
students and do think alouds, encouraging students to connect material with their own
experiences. The teacher gave out one content quiz and one quiz on homophones. The
teacher was also expected to mark smaller written assignments.
Encouraged locally developed class to think critically
Taught classes with decreasing amounts of teacher guidance
Differentiated instruction where appropriate
Evaluated and assessed student achievement in a variety of ways
2014 (October) Vincent Massey Secondary School
Drama grades 10-12
ADA20: For the first part of this class the teacher ran improvisational activities to allow
students to become more comfortable performing and speaking. The second half of the
placement was a series of adaptation activities culminating in writing their own adaptation
of Lewis Carolls The Jabberwocky poem within a certain genre (western, horror, Disney,
etc.) ADA3M: The teacher did not specifically teach in this class but was involved in
supervision and offering input and critique where appropriate.
Help students to understand the art and pressure of performing in front of live audience
Help students to master the art of depicting various emotions on the stage
Train students in dialog delivery, voice pitch control, etc.
Inculcate a feeling of teamwork and interdependence in students
2014 (April) Workshop
Grade 11 arts students
Implemented activities to develop understanding of directing concepts
Using verbs to create action and meaning behind characters lines
2009-2010 Co-op- Teachers Assistant of Dramatic Arts
Assisted teachers in maintaining order in the classroom
Led classes in educational dramatic activities
Effectively directed students on performance tasks and objectives
Used prior knowledge on course material and personal experiences to provide
suggestions and hints on performances
Additional Certifications
2013 (April): Advanced TESOL Certificate (120 Hour Program)

 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Specialization Certificate: Teaching TOEFL Preparation (60 Hour Course)
Work Experience
2007-2014: Tim Hortons
Shift supervisor (2008-2014)
o Foster an environment of respect and teamwork
o Organize staff into positions best suited to their strengths
o Communicate effectively to management any problems or concerns of staff and
customers
o Appropriately discipline staff when not performing duties up to standard
o Balance tills and maintain cash flows
Special Skills

Outgoing
Personable
Reliable
Lesson Planning
Patience

Interests

Theatre: directing, acting, and theory

Literature
Film and Television
Coffee
Spending time with family and friends
References and practicum evaluations available upon request.