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Rachel Hui Ni Hsieh

Digital Portfolio Link: https://teacherrachelhsieh.weebly.com/

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Completed OISE’s Additional Qualification: French as a Second language (FSL) Part 1
as recognized by OCT (2021)
 FSL experience in a French Immersion & Core French classroom
 Dedication to French studies at the elementary, high school, and undergraduate level

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Candidate, Core French (Grades 4-8) February 2022-April 2022
Wellington Public School (YRDSB)
 Consistently and explicitly integrated Ontario’s 2013 FSL curriculum in lesson and unit
planning that yielded successful and targeted learning
 Taught a diverse range of students, particularly with gifted classes, French Immersion
students, and split grade classes, resulting in meeting student needs and levels
 Set goals to gather information on the four learning skills (listening, reading, writing, oral
production) to maximize assessment, planning, and instruction
Classroom Teacher Aid, Grades 1&2 French Immersion January-February 2020
Holy Rosary Catholic School (TCDSB)
 Participated in teaching techniques and resources that successfully built classroom
rapport over 25 hours of experience
 Assisted teacher with marking and planning for lessons that provided quality and
responsive assessment feedback
 Helped children with reading exercises when working in groups, leading to increased
student confidence
Teacher Candidate, Kindergarten (JK & SK) February-March 2021
Ross Doan Public School (YRDSB)
 Taught various subjects such as language / literacy, art, math, and science / inquiry
lessons to create a holistic teaching experience that had cross-curricular connections
 Active lesson planning that was tailored to the needs and interests of students that
effectively encouraged, challenged, and aligned with Ontario’s Kindergarten curriculum
 Maximized interaction with students through school-wide activities and classroom
management strategies that allowed students to positively trust, respect, and learn
collectively
Teacher Candidate, Grades 2/3 November 2020
Lorna Jackson Public School (YRDSB)
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 Taught 2-3 literacy lessons virtually over Zoom to a group of 5 students with peer
feedback and support, boosting social interaction in a virtual context
 Networking with elementary school teachers & a principal in the existing context of
COVID-19 which strengthened perseverance and adaptability in teaching during difficult
times
 Collaborating with other Year 1 teacher candidates in my program to steward teamwork
and communication
Peace by PEACE Volunteer Teacher, Grade 5 January 2017-2019
St. Dunstan Catholic School (TCDSB - 2017), Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
(TCDSB - 2018), & Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School (TDSB - 2019)
 Once-a-week basis with activity planning, establishing consistent relationships with
students
 Taught lessons addressing issues such as bullying, self-esteem, and diversity which built
an inclusive and equitable classroom community
 Collaborated in a team of up to 5 other university students to leverage group strengths
through a passion for teaching

EDUCATION HISTORY
Master of Teaching Anticipated June 2022
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE)
 Primary / Junior (P/J) Division Qualification
Honours Bachelor of Arts April 2020
University of Toronto (St. George)
 Graduated with High Distinction, double major in English and French language learning
 Received Muriel McCuaig Memorial Scholarship in French – value of $1,000 for overall
A standing (2016-2017)

SKILL SET AND INTERESTS

 Responsible, hardworking in individual and team settings, caring and positive attitude
 Uses Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite applications, and active on social media
 Research experience in FSL education – written literature review and qualitative research
paper in Master of Teaching program