Bradley

Marks

379 Browndale Cres., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3H9

416.992.8076
brad.marks@alum.utoronto.com

EDUCATION

Master of Teaching, Primary Junior

University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), Toronto, Ontario
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Psychology Specialist




University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, Ontario

2014- 2016
2006-2012

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2016 Mindfulness in the Classroom Workshop
2016 Teaching Resilience Workshop
2016 Teaching about First Nations in Social Studies
Workshop
2016 Integrating Dance/Movement Education into HPE
Workshop
2016 SmartBoard Education Workshop
2016 Power to Play Workshop
2015 Student Well-Being and Positive Mental Health:
Creating Supportive Classrooms Workshop

2015 Teachers Engaging and Communicating with Parents

Workshop
2015 Supporting Students with Special Education Needs
Workshop
2015 Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certification
2015 Manipulatives and Activities in Math Workshop
2015 Movement in Math Workshop
2015 OISE Environmental Education Conference

PRACTICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate, Grades 4-5

Winter 2016
Associated Hebrew Schools, Kamin Campus, Private School
Developed a Number Theory and Fractions unit for grades 4-5, a Sound unit for Grade 4, an Energy unit
for Grade 5, and a non-fiction literacy unit for grades 4-5
Created an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment to support all learning styles and the
diverse needs of all students
Incorporated SmartBoard interactive lessons to foster and engaging learning environment
Teacher Candidate, Grade 3







Fall 2015
Bayview Hill E. S., York Region District School Board
Developed comprehensive units following Ontario Curriculum Expectations in Number Sense, Media
Literacy, and Social Studies
Designed formative and summative assignments to assess students in cross-curricular expectations
(Social Studies, Science, Language, Media Literacy)
Explored new methods of classroom management including the use of a rainstick and positive
reinforcement
Teacher Candidate, Grade 6







Winter 2015
Bayview Hill E. S., York Region District School Board
Developed a Math unit on Probability and a Science unit in Biodiversity following Ontario Curriculum
Expectations
Developed culminating activities that allowed for student-centered research, creativity and
incorporation of unit goals (developed a Board Game in math and a Wanted Poster in science)
Developed and ran an extra-curricular arts activity for the grade 3 students during lunch recess

Teacher Candidate, Grade 1

Fall 2014
Redstone P. S., York Region District School Board
Engaged in unit planning on Data Management and the Science of Living Things
Developed and refined classroom management strategies (Wait Time, Proximity, Clapping, Hands on
top that means stop)
Performed various assessment types throughout the placement to track student progress and
understanding throughout the units

LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER & TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Volunteer at Reesor Park Public School





April 2015-June2015
Assisted the music teacher during classroom activities
Assisted with extracurricular band rehearsals and the schools recital performances
University of Toronto Mississauga, Research Assistant



May 2012-Sept 2012
Designed and conducted study on Canadians ability to differentiate lullabies and farming songs from
North Siberian tribal communities
Created experimental design and stimuli, coordinated participants, and gathered data
Belay Staff at True North Climbing



Supervised and Managed childrens birthday parties
Instructed children in the safe use of gym facilities

June 2010-July 2011

Belay Staff/Instructor/Supervisor at Toronto Climbing Academy

Conducted introductory classes for beginner members
Supervised gym facility and ensured safe use by all patrons

Nov 2008-June 2009

Volunteer at Pine Grove Public School

Teachers Assistant in Grade 1 classroom
Assisted with in class reading skills, math skills
Assisted with marking of tests and homework

Sept 2008-June 2009

Salsa Instructor at Dance Arts Centre

Created a curriculum and taught a beginner level course for 5 girls, ages 8-13
Taught the basic skills of the salsa dance style
Choreographed and taught a salsa routine for the studios year-end recital

Jan 2007-June 2007

Thornhill Secondary Sunday School Teaching Assistant

Assisted the students with their Sunday School work and assignments

Jan 1998-May 1998

INTERESTS

Theatre/Opera
Musician (vocal, piano, guitar)
Dance
Rock Climbing
Fitness/Active Living
Traveling