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tnoel's Post Graduation Journey
Course Summary: PD1
Tonya Noel
Guelph, ON A1B 2C3
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519.111.2222
Education:
Bachelor of Mathematics
University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON June, 2007Co-operative Honours Mathematics Teaching OptionMinors in Psychology and Computer Science
Home of the largest Co-operative Education program world-wide!
Home of the largest concentration of mathematical and computer science talent in the world!
Bachelor of Education
Queen s University, Kingston ON June, 2007Certified to teach Intermediate and Senior divisions of Mathematics and Computers
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Additional Qualifications CoursesCurrently enrolled in Special Education 1
Queen's University
Technical SkillsExtensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programsWorking knowledge of Graphing Calculators, Fathom, and Geometer s SketchpadComfortable learning all types of educational software and have had some exposure to object oriented programming using Java
Other Related Experience:
Education Planner
Midnight Sun Solar Car, Waterloo ON March 2005 April 2007Created and ran free half-day seminars for grade five students about energy, solar cars, and the importance of being environmentally friendly
Our solar-powered car holds the world-record for the longest journey by a solar powered car!
Midnight Sun IX is competing in the 3000km. World Solar Powered Car Rayce, which is to be held this October from Darwin to Adelaide (Australia)
Information about our win is found right on the Guinness site
Publications Assistant
JUMP Math Canada, Toronto ON March - April 2006Attended and provided feedback on teacher training sessionsCo-developed grade 7 and grade 8 materialsProvided general support including answer key development and workbook proofreadingExplained applicable Math skills for single young mothers to the editor of Yo Mama Magazine, which is run through Literature for Life
JUMP Math is a non-profit company founded in 1998 by John Mighton. JUMP stands for "Junior Undiscovered Math Prodegies".
"Written by young mothers for young mothers
Other Qualifications, Activities, and InterestsPresident for the University of Waterloo s Teaching Students Association in 2006/2007 academic year and acted as club s Fundraising Director from 2004 2006Updated St. John Ambulance First Aid and level A CPR certification, June 2006Obtained OFSAA/NCCP Level One Coaching Certificate, April, 2006Cast member of EMPz 4 Life, which was featured at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival and investigated an at-risk student population in a Toronto suburbMember of the Grand Valley Mathematics Association and have been on the CEMC marking team for International high school Euclid Math competitions since 2005Co-founded girls soccer in Shelburne spend summers playing for the Dufferin SirensEnjoy solving Math problems, camping in Algonquin, and attending small town festivals
The Teaching Students' Association's objective is to promote interaction amongst University of Waterloo Undergraduate Students interested in a career in teaching. Throughout the academic year, a collection of social, athletic, cultural, and academic activities shall be organized to foster positive networking between potential teaching candidates. Furthermore, the TSA will explore and encourage professional development activities with the goal of improving club members' teaching qualifications
The Grand Valley Mathematics Association, referred to as GVMA, is a chapter of the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education (OAME/AOEM). OAME is also an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Information about the following Math contests:
Gauss (7 and 8), Pascal (9) Fryer (top 25% 9), Cayley (10), Galois (top 25% 10), Fermat (11), Hypatia (top 25% 11), Euclid (12), and Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge.
A description of the concepts, synopsis, images, cast, quotes, credits, and biographies of the film. A link to the trailer is also included
Shelburne Sirens' Soccer
team website
My home town
Teaching Experience:
Course Assistant
University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON September 2006 - presentImproving three courses in their early stages of development by anticipating and responding to both student and instructor concernsInteracting with 400 students as a teaching assistant in a total e-learning environmentTraining future teaching assistants
The Professional Development program (WatPD) expands on the experiential learning experience of UW's co-op students with online courses for academic credit. The courses will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills to improve their employability and their workplace productivity. In addition, these courses will provide opportunities for students to reflect on connections between the workplace, their academic courses and their career path.
The WatPD program is another example of UW
Grade 7/8 Teacher
Sunnyside Public School, Kitchener ON February March 2006Planned and taught all aspects of grade 7 Math and grade 8 History classes, including lessons, assignments, tests, and meaningful assessment rubricsImproved ESL students basic computing skills including word processing and internet searching abilitiesCo-led extra curricular math club in preparation for the Gauss Math Competition Integrated computers and computer software in the classrooms of teachers uncomfortable with technology
Mathematics Teacher
North Peel Secondary School, Brampton ON October December 2005Demonstrated many different classroom management techniques while working with an extremely diverse group of students in this vocational high schoolHelped coach the girls basketball teamSupplemented work material with hands-on activities using manipulatives and computers while teaching two grade 9 LDCC classes and one grade 12 college mathematics course
Teaching Assistant
Hyland Heights Elementary School, Shelburne ON September December 2004Taught in a Mild Intellectual Disorders classroom composed of 14 students aged eleven to fourteen with academic skills between preschool and grade four levelsDesigned lessons to involve all students, including those with numerous learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, and/or Behavioural Disorders
Math Centre Tutor / Substitute Teacher
Humber College, Toronto ON January December 2003Assisted over 8 000 students in Math by operating Humber s open tutorial centreMade lesson plans, marked assignments, and substitute taught rudimentary classes
A popular college located in Toronto, ON
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