melanie schizas

* conducted archival research featured in exhibit at the South Grey Museum * compiled an annotated bibliography for volumes of the Northern Terminus Journal * edited articles for the Northern Terminus Journal

* Develops and teaches both group and private lessons, designing each lesson to meet the unique needs of each student, including an English Language Learner. * Successfully prepares students for examinations and monthly open mic performances. * Teaches a student body of approximately 20, ranging from the ages of 4 to 16. * Designed group piano curriculum * Organized and led a group piano teacher training session

* Designed and implemented poetry, media, short story, non-fiction and mythology units using the backwards design model for grade 9 academic and applied, grade 10 academic and MST, and grade 12 academic English classes. * Employed a variety of activities for differentiated instruction including scaffolding worksheets, multimedia presentations, and group and independent work. * Created formative and summative assessment tools. * Supervised the OSSLT and marked the grade 9 practice literacy test. * Assisted with homework club, concert band and winter concert.

* Assumed classroom responsibilities for grade 9 and grade 11/12 instrumental classes * Utilized multiple intelligences to create inclusive classrooms. * Incorporated SMART board technology * Scheduled world music presenter to conduct student workshop. * Conducted, assisted, and supervised co-curricular bands in community performances. * Assisted with school talent show and monitored the OSSLT.

Developed and led engaging activities for senior citizens of the community an their sixth grade partners - Monitored how the activities helped to build intergenerational socialization

* Organized and led both group and private lessons * Taught students spanning the age group of 4-47 using the Alfred Basics, Little Mozart, and RCM * programs * Successfully prepared students for examinations, concerts, and competitions in which students * obtained first class honours and first and second place medals * Continuously engaged in communication with parents of students; providing them with feedback * on their child's progress

* The Toronto District School Board, also known under the acronym of TDSB, is the largest school Board in Canada and the fourth largest in North America. We have nearly 600 schools and serve more than 240,000 students each year. Donna Quan is the Director of Education and is assisted by executive officers who are responsible for: * serving our students and communities * improving academic performance * managing business services * providing staff support * operating and maintaining our buildingsThe Board is also supported by 22 publicly elected Trustees. Our Trustees work to ensure that all of our students realize their potential and succeed. They are advocates for education and are the voice of the public, ensuring all concerns are addressed.

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