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Brenna McConnell

436 Prestwick Dr. Oshawa, ON L1J 7R6


Phone: (905) 243.3149 E-mail: mcconnell_brenna@durham.edu.on.ca
PROFILE

Objective: To utilize my education and experience to enhance the experience for young
people in a teaching position with the Durham District School Board.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

1. Create a safe, inclusive environment for students in an occasional teaching position.


2. Experience with facilitating Levelled Literacy Intervention and Running Records in
schools in the Durham District School Board.
3. Extensive experience working with students as a whole class, in small groups and in
one-to-one instruction environments.
4. Developed and implemented a variety of lessons using backwards planning, threepart math lessons and a variety of assessment strategies.
5. Extensive experience working with Microsoft Word, Publisher and PowerPoint, as
well as SMART Technology and various website creation programs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (OCT # 641931)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Oshawa, Ontario
Primary-Junior Division
Intermediate Math ABQ
Special Education, Part 1
Reading, Part 1
Librarianship, Part 1
Bachelor of Arts
University of Western Ontario London, Ontario
Honours Specialization in Criminology and a Major in Psychology
TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Literacy Camp Instructor
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, Ontario
Guided Grade 1-4 students in the development of literacy skills through
engaging, hands-on literacy activities
Organized Daily Physical Activity sessions for students and provided a
healthy snack
Occasional Teacher
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, Ontario
Durham District School Board, Whitby, Ontario (March 2015 Current)
Provides ongoing assessment and feedback on student work
Ensures classroom management by setting rules and limits
Prepares a detailed note outlining the duration of the school day,
including; behaviour reports, a list of unfinished work/activities, and any
other pertinent information
Tutor
Tutor Doctor, Oshawa, Ontario

September 2012
June 2013

September 2008
June 2012

July 2015

September
2014 Current

November
2013 Current

Brenna McConnell
436 Prestwick Dr. Oshawa, ON L1J 7R6
Phone: (905) 243.3149 E-mail: mcconnell_brenna@durham.edu.on.ca

Provides individualized educational support by using the Ontario


curriculum and communicating with the classroom teacher
Develops lessons based on the students needs and encourages further
learning by providing additional activities and resources

Intensive Student Support Tutor


Durham District School Board, Oshawa, Ontario
Facilitated Leveled Literacy Intervention sessions with Grade 3 students in
a small-group instruction environment
Assessed each students reading ability and provided them with reading
and writing instruction

October 2013
June 2014

EQAO Scribe and Prompter


St. Marguerite dYouville Catholic School, Whitby, Ontario
Verbatim-scribed for students during the Math and Language sections of
the EQAO testing
Facilitated the use of text-to-speech software for the Language section of
the EQAO testing

May 2013

Volunteer Teacher
Campbell Childrens School, Oshawa, Ontario
Supported students literacy and mathematical development through
interactive activities
Assisted students with the use of assistive devices, such as; wheelchairs,
hearing aids, orthotics and positioning devices

October 2013
December
2013

Volunteer Teacher
Lakewoods Public School, Oshawa, Ontario
Completed Running Records for students and facilitates Levelled Literacy
Intervention groups
Monitored Grade 5 student progress during Guided Reading sessions and
EQAO preparation

September
2013
December
2013

Teacher Candidate
Durham District School Board, Whitby, Ontario
Upper Canada College Norval Outdoor School, Norval, Ontario
Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment for a
heterogeneous group of JK/SK and Grade 5 students
Experienced in supervising, teaching, and managing students from
Kindergarten to Grade 12 in an outdoor environment

November
2012 - May
2012

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Focusing Our Equity Lens, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Unit Planning, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Conflict Resolution, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Training

January 2015
October 2014
October 2014
October 2013

Brenna McConnell
436 Prestwick Dr. Oshawa, ON L1J 7R6
Phone: (905) 243.3149 E-mail: mcconnell_brenna@durham.edu.on.ca
AWARDS & QUALIFICATIONS
ORCKA Canoeing, Level 1
NCCP OFSAA Coaching in Ontario Schools

2013
2012

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