Ayelet Freedman

81 Ellsworth Ave Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9N7 (416) 993-9612

ayelet.julie@gmail.com msfreedmanportfolio.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Master of Teaching, Junior/Intermediate Science
2014 2016 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto
Thesis: Differentiating Assessment for Students with Social Anxiety
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Brain and Cognition
2009 2014 University of Guelph, Ontario
Thesis: Orthographic Processing in Children with Dyslexia

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS

Aug. 2016 Primary Education, ABQ
July 2016 Dance, Part 1
April 2016 Special Education, Part 1
Dec. 2015 Building Futures Conference
Dec. 2015 Professional Preparation Conference, OISE
Oct. 2015 Social Justice and Equity Leadership Workshop
April 2015 TRIBES Certification (Elementary)
Jan. 2015 Wild Minds: Growing Environmental and Sustainability Education
Conference, OISE
Nov. 2014 Project Wild and Below Zero Certification, Toronto

TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

2017-Present Occasional Teacher, York Region District School Board
Ensured students were supported through effective classroom management,
instruction, feedback and day-end class reports for the classroom teacher
2016-2017 Teacher, Bialik Hebrew Day School, Toronto
Incorporated critical thinking and self-directed learning into daily grade 7
math classes
Developed, as a team, a new assessment strategy for grade 6-8 math teachers
2015-Present Tutor, Richmond Hill
Encouraged students to improve their work ethic and organizational skills
Motivated students to achieve academic goals
2015-2016 Volunteer, Pleasantville P. S. & Highview P.S., YRDSB
Facilitated kindergarten reading assessments and supervised students
Planned and taught grade 4/5 art and physical education lessons
Winter 2016 Teacher Candidate, Grade 6 and 8
Practicum Leo Baeck Hebrew Day School, Independent
Taught Language and Literature units focused on fantasy and mystery
Organized and led literacy centers for both 6 and 8 students, targeting
individual and group needs.

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Fall 2015 Teacher Candidate, Grade 6
Practicum Bayview Hill E. S., YRDSB
Taught remedial math lessons for students during work periods
Assessed students learning by using various tools, such as
conferences/discussions, homework, rubrics, quizzes, exits cards, and tests
Developed and led dance club for grade 5/6 throughout the year
Winter 2015 Teacher Candidate, Grade 3/4
Practicum Maple Creek P. S., YRDSB
Designed innovative inquiry-based math lessons for grades 3 and 4
Consistently used proactive classroom management strategies such as
TRIBES agreements, positive reinforcement and providing clear
expectations
Fall 2014 Teacher Candidate, Grade 7
Practicum Richmond Rose P. S., YRDSB
Encouraged students to think critically and engage with class material
Created authentic and differentiated final task for geography unit
May 2015, 2016 Ontario EcoSchools Assessor, Ontario EcoSchools, Toronto
Assessed schools according to program requirements
Provided detailed feedback on each schools accomplishments
2013-Present Camp Counselor, Discovering Dance Camp, Guelph
Developed and organized a week long dance camp for campers aged 8-11
Responsible for camper safety and well-being
2012-2014 Teaching Assistant, University of Guelph, Guelph
Assisted students with concerns and assignments throughout the course
Encouraged interactive learning through online discussion boards
2012-2014 Dance Instructor, University of Guelph, Guelph
Taught weekly dance classes to students aged 17-45
Choreographed creative routines appropriate for each class

RELEVANT SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Conscientious go-getter who is highly organized and dedicated to professionalism
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Self-motivated, with excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Creative and flexible educator - adaptive teaching style gained from a diverse background
Expert use of Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
First Aid, CPR-C, and Anaphylaxis Certification
Affiliation with Lifesaving Society as a lifeguard and swim instructor
Member of the Council for Exceptional Children
Gardening, swimming, soccer, dance, baking and photography

REFERENCES
References available upon request
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