Ansell Toskas

Contact

Address 4505 14th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407

Email anselltoskas@gmail.com

Phone (763) 245-0843

Education

M.Ed. Learning Technologies University of Minnesota

2016-Present

2012-2015

2003-2007

City Academy High School Secondary Science Teacher

2013-Present

Focus in K-12 Technology Integration

M.Ed. Science Education University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts University of Minnesota

Special Topics of Study: Nature of Science

Majored in Art
Additional Studies in Biology

Work Experience

Execute dierentiated learning strategies for the various readiness levels of students
Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment for our unique student body
Utilize co-teaching strategies across disciplines
Advise students from enrollment through graduation
Participate in yearly action research to improve school practices
Developing technology training program for sta
Coach school robotics and solar boat teams

Forest Lake Area School District Secondary Biology Student Teacher

2013

Worked in a professional learning community to develop common labs and assessments

Engaged students through inquiry based science learning strategies
Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning and engagement

District 279 Osseo Area Schools Substitute Teacher

2009-2011

Successfully taught students in grades K-12 and at an IB World School

Executed a variety of lesson plans in dierent subjects
Developed culturally relevant teaching skills through a diverse community of learners

Licensure

Minnesota 9-12 Life Science License

Skills

Inquiry-Based Lesson Planning, Technology Integration, Nature of Science, Culturally

Relevant Pedagogy, & Dierentiated Learning Strategies

Interests

International Travel, Technology, Professional Photography, Outdoor Rock Climbing,

Saxophone, Film Studies, & Cooking

References

Milo Cutter City Academy - Director

Barbara Billington U of M - Science Education Professor
Kelly Frericks Forest Lake Senior High - Science Teacher

(651) 298-4624

(651) 982-8400

(612) 626-2471