DANIEL ADAMS

609 Bathurst St. | Toronto, ON 647-236-4906 | d.adams@utoronto.ca

EDUCATION Bachelor of Education OISE | University of Toronto Secondary Education Teachable: History & English Cohort: SP3- Global Citizenship & Sustainable Development Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Oxford Seminars

May 2012

Nov. 2011

Bachelor of Arts and Science Dec. 2011 University of Toronto Major: Classical Civilizations Minors: English Literature & History Graduated with high distinction Developed strong articulate and analytical skills able to be employed individually or in a group setting to successfully complete a wide array of objectives EDUCATIONAL/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE English Tutor Nov. 2012- Present St. John Academy Assist recent immigrants and ELL students from grades 7 to 9 in both English and Mathematics Motivate students to achieve their academic and individual objectives through personally relevant and engaging instruction Approach students individually, recognizing their varied learning profiles Senior Vice President Sept. 2010- Present Undergraduate Classics Student Association Organize academic lectures given by professors of the classics department to promote relevant issues among the interested student body Arrange the biannual social function for the undergraduate Classics Student Association which encouraged interaction between professors and the student body Ensure that the association did not exceed its annual budget yet while maintaining an environment that stimulated general interest in the classical world Volunteer Bike Repair Tutor Summer 2011 Bike Chain, University of Toronto Assisted University of Toronto students with bike repairs and taught them relevant skills for future independent application

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Developed my own personal skills in bicycle repair through exposure to many diverse students questions and concerns Contributed to introducing equitable access to healthy and sustainable transportation

Personal Latin Tutor Volunteer Sept. 2010- Apr. 2011 University of Toronto Classics Department Volunteered to assist Latin language students with the development of their studies on a weekly basis Organized worksheets that helped students frequent, reoccurring problems in their language studies Motivated to create free program by realizing that not all students had equitable access to Latin language assistance Creator, Editor-in-chief & Contributor Undergraduate Classics Annual Critical Review 2011

Prepared and published the first edition of the Undergraduate Classics Annual Critical Review so that students may be exposed to the quality of work produced by their peers Edited and organized submissions selected by board Successfully submitted personal writing for publication within The Undergraduate Classics Annual Critical Review

WORK EXPERIENCE Hostel Events Coordinator & Tour Guide Summer 2012 Paprika Hostel Budapest Interacted with and organized social events daily for large international groups Conducted educational tours of large international groups throughout the historic city centre and answered individual inquiries ASSOCIATIONS Vice-President, Undergraduate Classics Students Association, U of T Member, Archeological Institute of America Member, Canadian Institute in Greece INTERESTS & SKILLS Cycling, Ancient Civilizations, Creative Writing, Reading, Traveling Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Powerpoint, Prezi, Blackboard, Smart Board REFERENCES Available upon request

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