Samantha Evans

OCT: 671167
100 Noake Cres. Ajax, Ontario, L1T 3L7
9059996970 sdevans10x@hotmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior)
Schulich School of Education Nipissing University, Brantford ON
Concurrent Education

May 2015

Honours Bachelor of Arts (Contemporary Studies)

Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford ON
Minor in Geography, Social Science
Concurrent Education

May 2015

Special Education- Part 1

Schulich School of Education Nipissing University

August 2015

Teaching Experience
Teacher Candidate
Vimy Ridge Public School: Grade One/Two Practicum

(March 30th, 2015 to April 29th, 2015)
Ajax, Ontario Durham District School Board
Created several curriculum based lessons to develop a writing unit revolved around teaching students to
socialize through writing.
Assessed a point of view reading lesson using a variety of sources both written and technological.
Planned and executed the data management unit with a variety of differentiated instruction and learning.
Provided opportunities for character development amongst the students in the classroom.
Developed classroom management skills that enabled a safe and inclusive classroom.
Valley Farm Public School: Kindergarten Practicum
(February 17th , 2015 March 12th, 2015)
Pickering, Ontario Durham District School Board
Planed and implemented FDK curriculum based three part math, language, and science lessons.
Created and implemented play based inquiry centres focussing on the big ideas in FDK.
Used technology at the point of instruction (SMART notebook), to differentiate instruction
Assisted coaching Intermediate Girls Badminton team.
Led guided and shared reading groups using LLI (Leveled Literacy Intervention) and Key Links for
strategic intervention as part of the balance literacy program.
Assessed the students reading levels using PM Benchmarks.
Developed inquiry based lessons and differentiated instruction by using the whole-part-whole model.
Attended workshops and BCIs with associate teacher.
Brier Park Public School: Grade Six Practicum


(October 22nd, 2012 to April 25th, 2013)
Brantford, Ontario Grand Erie District School Board
Created and executed several curriculum based lessons developed around the use of SMART notebook.
Incorporated technology in the classroom, through a media literacy unit in the classroom.
Designed and delivered lessons and intervention strategies for at risk students in preparation for EQAO.
Planned a space unit for grade fives and sixes, incorporating technology and differentiated instruction,
along with a variety of PEOEs.
Designed lessons with modifications for students on IEPs according to their strengths and needs.
Participated in the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program

Teaching Related Work Experience

Helping Hands Daycare Instructor





May 2013 Present
Ajax, Ontario
Instructed and supervised children aged 9 months to 12 years old in daily circles, as well as play based
centres.
Responsible for changing and potty training children along with putting them to sleep each day.
Directed morning circle, including attendance, sing alongs, read alouds, and weekly theme based
discussions.
Aided school aged students in the completion of their homework, or their summer workbooks.
Created and implemented worksheets and craft activities to help the students in writing their own name, as
well as recognizing words that begin with the same letter as their name, in order to prepare them for school in
September.
Organized games and activities during outdoor time, keeping in mind the safety of all the children involved.
Planned and implemented daily physical activities for the students, especially on indoor days.
Attended and supervised bi-weekly class trips to places such as the zoo or water parks.

Community Involvement
Ocoa Projects









July 2014
Brantford, Ontario
Contributed to the organization and co-ordination of a student club which raised $4000, to build homes in
the Dominican Republic, and build social awareness.
Travelled to Ocoa for two weeks and built a home for a family in a small community on the mountains.
Socialized with multiple people of various ages and received the chance to learn about their culture and
lifestyles, an eye-opening experience into a different style of living.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in both preparation for the trip and while in the Dominican.
Under 7 Boys Soccer Club Coach







Summer 2015
Pickering, Ontario
Practiced every Thursday evening, responsible for creating drills, enhancing player skills, and developing
team games.
Attended games every Tuesday, encouraging players, making decisions, and assessing skills.

Additional Training and Professional Development

Gifted Outreach Conference
Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
January 2012
CPR and First Aid Certified
St. John's Ambulance
May 2013 May 2016
FDK Kindergarten Course
Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
January 2014 April 2014
Brain Gym Workshop
Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
January 2015
Power to Play Workshop
Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
January 2015

References
Aaron Holt


Elementary Teacher
Valley Farm P.S., DDSB
4164271012

holt_aaron@durham.edu.on.ca

Shannon Whitehead
Elementary Teacher
Vimy Ridge P.S., DDSB
9053916453

Catherine McKinnon
Faculty Advisor
Nipissing University
5197933302
catherinem@nipissingu.ca