230 Worth Blvd. Thornhill, Ontario L4J 7W1|(647) 463-7179|bader.michelle@gmail.

com EDUCATION 2012-2014 2011 2007-2011 Master of Teaching, Primary/Junior Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto Explore Program (5 weeks) Universit du Qubec Trois-Rivires Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Communication Studies (major)/Psychology (minor) Wilfrid Laurier University

Michelle Bader

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2013 EQAO Assessments of Reading, Writing and Math:Large-Scale Assessment with Learning in Mind 2013 Reading for the Love of It Conference 2013 OISE Environmental Education Conference 2013 Camps on TRACKS Workshop 2013 Natural Curiosity Workshop 2013 Professional Preparation Conference (OISE) 2013 Power to Play Workshop 2012 First Aid Certification 2012 Crisis Prevention Intervention Training

PRACTICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2014 Winter Teacher Candidate, Grades K-8 Ronald McDonald House Toronto School, Private School Developed a K-3 Non-Fiction writing unit, a 4-8 Media Literacy unit and a 4-8 Data Management and Probability unit Instructed students of all ages who were living with a chronic illness, or a sibling of a child with a chronic illness Created an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment that supported and appreciated all learning styles, abilities, and cultural experiences Teacher Candidate, JK/SK Stonehaven Elementary School, York Region District School Board Designed comprehensive and interactive units and lessons which engaged learners in Ontario curriculum areas (Math, Literacy, Physical Education, Visual Art, etc.) Introduced the Smartboard for a multi-modal approach to learning Consistently and effectively implemented classroom management techniques such as the Progressive Discipline model, positive reinforcement, and clearly outlined routines and expectations within the classroom Initiated a 4-week Dance Workshop (hip-hop and jazz) for students in grades 3-8 Teacher Candidate, Grade 4 Redstone Public School, York Region District School Board Constructed and executed an interactive, cross-curricular and diverse Medieval Times unit (Social Studies, Literacy, Visual Art, Drama, Health/Physical Education) Created a Number Sense unit that explored the concepts of Time and Measurement through the use of unique and engaging classroom strategies Used exploratory learning and problem-based/inquiry theories to engage students and develop a deeper level of meaning from content Implemented various types of ongoing assessment and evaluation including self-assessment checklists, learning logs, journal entries, conferences/interviews, observations, etc. Teacher Candidate, Grade 2 Fossil Hill Public School, York Region District School Board

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2012 Fall

Implemented a cross-curricular unit of Culture and Heritage that embraced and recognized the similarities and differences of those in the classroom (Social Studies, Literacy, Visual Art) Developed a hands-on, cross-curricular Number Sense unit that included counting and grouping numbers (Math, Literacy, Physical Education) Produced and performed various types of assessment and evaluation to ensure student understanding and track progress throughout the placement

LEADERSHIP & TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE 2013Present Instructor Therapist Magnificent Minds, Toronto, ON Implement a variety of academic and behavioural programs using principles of ABA Therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Planning Committee Member (Volunteer), Live for the Cause, Community Connect, United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Scorer EQAO, Mississauga, ON Cohort Representative, Master of Teaching Student Association (MTSA) and Communications Committee Attended weekly MTSA and meetings and monthly Communications Committee meetings on behalf of the Primary/Junior Year 1 cohort in order to liaise between students and faculty Instructor Therapist, Grade 8 Shining Through Centre for Children with Autism, Woodbridge, ON Successfully transitioned a learner with Aspergers Syndrome from Elementary School to High School, where he no longer requires the assistance of an external therapist; shadowed the learner in his Grade 8 integrated SSC classroom; class of 35 was co-taught by the SERT and the general education teacher Applied positive reinforcement and tracked and analyzed data regarding behaviour in order to better prepare programs for the learner Event Planning Committee Member (Volunteer) HIV and AIDS Legal Clinic of Ontario Camp Counsellor, Autism Ontario York Region Chapter Activities Executive, Winter Carnival, Wilfrid Laurier University Students Union Planned and executed the week-long events activities and schedule for over 500 students; included fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, Canadian Blood Services and the YWCA Womens Shelter Icebreaker, Orientation Week, Wilfrid Laurier University Students Union Welcomed and lead a group of first year students to WLU for one week of team-oriented icebreaking activities; included fundraising for Shinerama Artistic Director, Fashion n Motion, Wilfrid Laurier University Students Union Choreographed and taught dance to 100+ student volunteers and ran weekly rehearsals; included fundraising for Reach for the Rainbow Head of Dance (2009), Head of Music and Drama (2008), 1:1 Counsellor (2007), Group Counsellor (20042006), Camp Robin Hood Active Living/Exercise, Dance, Singing, Softball, Traveling

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