Carrigan Leigh Cassidy, OCT, BEd

c.cassidy@tvdsb.on.ca
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education: Intermediate/Senior, Western University, 2014
Graduated with Distinction
Specialization in Adolescent Focus
Bachelor of Arts: Honours Specialization in English Language and Literature, Western University, 2013
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Junior Division ABQ, Queens University

Mathematics Primary & Junior Part 1, Queens University
Reading Part 1, University of Torontos OISE
Special Education Part 1, Nipissing University

CERTIFICATIONS

Ontario Certificate of Qualification and Registration: 655804

YOGA ROCKS, Kids Yoga Teacher Training Certification
TRIBES Learning Community Training
Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Occasional Teacher, Thames Valley District School Board, Sept 2015-current
Respond to the need for support in classrooms grades 3-8.
Ensure that students complete assigned work, as per classroom teachers instructions.
Record detailed notes to reflect the day for classroom teachers return.
Use progressive classroom management to reduce disruptions, increase learning, and maintain positive
classroom atmosphere.
Student Teacher, Public School, Thames Valley District School Board, MarApr 2014
Facilitated learning of grade 7 students with multimodal instruction and assessments.
Incorporated technology into instruction and activities, which expanded students ability to
demonstrate their learning with creativity and inquiry.
Encouraged a student-centered learning environment by pairing project-based learning with explicit
teaching strategies, which facilitated student engagement and encouraged students to actively
participate in their learning experiences.
Photos of projects, assessments, and student engagement available through QR code (above).
Student Teacher, Secondary School, Thames Valley District School Board, Oct-Nov 2013
Instructed students in grades 9 (AD), 10 (AP), and 12 (C) English-subject classrooms in a school with
a small, but very diverse student population.
Consulted with special education teachers and educational assistants to support individual education
plans, differentiated instruction, and universal design.
Exercised classroom management strategies based on mutual respect and accountability, to develop
rapport and mediate student behaviours.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coordinator, Project Management, University Students Council, June 2014-present
Established a reputation for accountability, resourcefulness, and detail-orientation.
Successfully coach students with balancing commitment to both work and school obligations.
Assist students and university staff with event logistics (booking space, staff, tech requirements) and
troubleshooting.
Liaise and collaborate with union and senior staff in numerous university departments to coordinate
and facilitate communication for both large-scale and independent projects.
Collaborate with colleagues and clients to coordinate and execute the logistics of on-campus events
and services (O-week, Homecoming, conference meetings).
Multi-tasking; coordinating; communicating; and completing action items with time-sensitivity is a
crucial component of this role.
Learned and implemented new computer software with ease and time-sensitivity.
Member of several committees, including the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Student Teacher, Thames Valley District School Board, Mental Health Committee, May 2014
Worked with a teacher on special assignment during Mental Health Awareness Week to survey
numerous schools about their implementation of the Bounce Back informational document and
supports for MHA week.
Compiled accommodations suitable for students that require mental health supports, and
subsequently collaborated with board professionals on the development of a new Student Support
Plan template.
Clerical Assistant, Western University, Teacher Education Office, May 2012Aug 2013
Established a reputation founded on accountability, reliability, and creativity.
Evaluated candidates credentials and provided guidance about how to meet the program's
requirements and become competitive applicants.
Collected and presented information about graduate programs and applicable research studies that
directly contributed to the design and implementation of the Master of Professional Education
programs launched in 2013.
Educational Program Assistant, Museum of Ontario Archaeology, May 2010Dec 2012
Delivered and developed informational education programs about First Nations peoples and cultural
artifacts, as well as other subjects in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, history, and sociology.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Embrace evidence-based research practices, inquiry-based learning, project-based learning,
multimodal instruction, 21st century learning, and multi-literacies (media, digital, critical, etc.).
Cooperate with co-workers and advocate for collaboration.
Actively ensure that diversity is reflected and respected in lesson materials and classroom culture.
Strive to stay well informed of technological developments.