Jordan Dusting

799 Dogwood Road, Nanaimo, BC,

Cell: +1 (250) 816-4885 Email: ​jordandusting@gmail.com​ Skype: jordandusting Website: ​www.jordandusting.weebly.com

Teaching Philosophy
In my classes I strive to create an inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, taking risks,
collaboration, and inquiry to help students build upon their prior knowledge and make meaningful connections. I
take it upon myself to foster mindful, reflective global citizens through experiential learning opportunities that
help students identify problems and develop solutions that have real world implications.

Teaching Qualifications
● BC Certified Teacher ​(2017)
● Ontario Certified Teacher ​(2014)

Education
M.A. ​(2014) Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education
University of Victoria
B.Ed. ​(2014) Intermediate & Secondary Education
Queen’s University (Biology & General Science/Physical & Health Education)
B.Sc. ​(2007) Biological Sciences
University of Alberta

Teaching and Related Experience

Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public ● Cross-curricular instruction with STEM extensions for a group of
Schools accelerated learners in a grade 8/9 French immersion science and
Nanaimo, Canada math class
Teacher ● Differentiating instruction for a group of diverse grade 8 learners
with a wide range of socio-emotional needs
(October 2017-Present)
● Contributing to PLC related to cross-curricular, inquiry-based
learning experiences for grade 8 science and math students
● Timely communication with students and parents using Fresh
Grade and Google Classroom platforms

American School of Bangkok ● Differentiated instruction for students

Bangkok, Thailand ● Standards based planning and assessment
MS & HS Science ● Support ELL students in the classroom
(August 2014-May 2017) ● Student engagement through a variety of teaching strategies
● Technology integration
● Project-based and inquiry learning opportunities
● Implementation of Mindfulness Education
American School of Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
Head of Science & Math
(October 2014-May 2017)
● Support for 7 science and math teachers and 1 lab assistant
● Led the annual STEM Inquiry Challenge each year
● Facilitated the transition and implementation of the NGSS
curriculum standards
● Collaborative redesign of science laboratory

Evergreen Brickworks ● Explored ways to instill a sense of environmental stewardship in

Toronto, ON students
School Program Intern ● Integration of First Peoples/Aboriginal education into lessons
(3 weeks) ● Contributed to the review panel for the Evergreen Brickworks
Schoolyard Greening Grant
Region of Peel School Board ● Effective use of assessment for, of, and as learning
Mississauga, ON ● Furthered student physical & health literacy, inclusion, and
Grade 12 Biology perseverance through play
Physical & Health Education ● Promoted scientific literacy by using classroom technology such as
Explore Learning virtual labs, Piktochart, and Newsela
(4 weeks)

Mentor College ● Facilitated inquiry-based, technology-centred activities

Mississauga, ON ● Implemented formative assessment through diagnostic activities
Grade 9 & 10 Science such as in-class polling and entrance/exit slips
(5 weeks) ● Differentiated lessons by ability using grouping strategies and by
task using learning inventories

Professional Development

Professional Learning Community- Standards Based Assessment ​(ASB, Bangkok) 2016-17

Planning Using the Next Generation Science Standards ​(ASB, Bangkok) March 2016

Advanced Placement: Biology ​(West Vancouver Summer Institute) July 2015

EARCOS Conference ​(Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia) March 2015

Science Teachers Association of Ontario Conference ​(Toronto, ON) November 2013

Teaching Civil Liberties Workshop ​(Queen’s University) October 2013

Related Experience
University of Victoria ​(Canada) Physiology & Anatomy Lab Instructor September 2010-April 2013

KNS Language Institute ​(Taiwan) Senior English Teacher September 2008-July 2010

Trail Stingrays Swim Club ​(Canada) Head Coach- Swimming Summer 2006 & 2007

Mt. Washington Racers​ (Canada) Head Coach- Alpine Skiing (K1) Winter 2002-2004