Carla Buckingham
Teaching Experience
August 2015-Present Long Term Occasional Teacher (6/7 Split)
King Christian School, East Gwillimbury, ON
May 2015-Present Occasional Teacher (K-8)
Orangeville Christian School, Orangeville, ON
· Supply teaching in a variety of split grade classrooms on short notice, requiring innovation and improvisation with few resources
September 2014- Grade 7 Volunteer Teacher
June 2015 HG Bernard Public School, Richmond Hill, ON
· Working with teacher to create and execute lessons in dance, science, language and math
· Working with inquiry-based math program to create a collaborative learning environment
September 2014- Grade 7 Student Teacher
May 2015 Eldorado Public School, Brampton, ON
· Preparing and conducting relevant and differentiated lessons in health, science and math
· Incorporating modifications and accommodations for a complex mix of students with multiple exceptionalities and ELL levels
· Assumed sole responsibility for classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment for the academic year
September 2013- Grade 5 Student Teacher
May 2014 Homestead Public School, Brampton, ON
· Created cross-curriculum unit and lesson plans emphasizing real-life application and social justice in math, language, science, dance and music
· Incorporated a wide variety of technology to enhance and assess learning
· Included many different strategies for accommodation for six IEPs and four ELL students
Education
May 2015 Bachelor of Education (Concurrent Education)
York University, Toronto, ON
Junior Intermediate, English Teachable
May 2015 Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
York University, Toronto, ON
Summa Com Laude, Dean’s List
Multiple awards for academic excellence
June 2015 Additional Qualification
Special Education Part 1
Related Professional Experience
July 2014- Present Supply Teacher
First Steps Daycare (School Age Program), Guelph, ON
· Coverage for days and weeks at a time, planning and executing music, drama, physical activity, literacy and art programming for children aged 3-12
September 2005- Children’s Ministry Director and Youth Pastor
Present Centre Fellowship Church, Orangeville, ON
· Planned socially active and community-minded programming
· Formed a safe and inclusive learning environment for 30 children and 20 teenagers of varying backgrounds, abilities and interests
· Planned and lead community projects working with a variety of local and international organizations
April 2015 Grade 10 Literacy Test Marker
EQAO, Toronto, ON
· Worked independently and collaboratively assessing more than 2500 students for grammatical conventions and topical development
September 2012- Tutor (Grade 1,2)
June 2013 Brampton Safe Cities, Brampton, ON
· Worked with a partner to plan and collaborate with grade one and two students following the expectations in the Ontario Curriculum
· Engaged with students to work on reading comprehension and math skills and thinking
Unique Skill Set
Technology
· Certificate of Photography, Awarded June 2004
· Proficient on MAC & PC software, tablets & iPads and smart boards
· Strong skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Audio/Video software, a variety of online programs including “fakebook”, bitstrips, YouTube, and Skype for Classroom
Music/Art
· Ongoing piano and vocal training over fifteen years
· Nine years of experience leading large groups in choral music
· Six-Month training course in leading music and coordinating a team of musicians, Certificate awarded June 2006.
Language
· Published photojournalist with eight years of experience
· Creative writing minor
Workshops & Professional Development
Ministry of Education “Building Futures” Workshop Day, Assessment, Occasional Teaching, Building Parent Relationships,
Fully CPI Certified (Non-violent Crisis Intervention Workshop)
Teacher and Principal Reference Letters and Contact Information available upon request
August 2015-Present Long Term Occasional Teacher (6/7 Split)
King Christian School, East Gwillimbury, ON
- Constructing relevant units in every subject area, balancing social and civic responsibility with academic excellence
- Working with Special Education Teachers to develop an inclusive classroom that is accessible to each student
- Extracurricular Activities include Choir, Drama, Photography, and Homework Club
May 2015-Present Occasional Teacher (K-8)
Orangeville Christian School, Orangeville, ON
· Supply teaching in a variety of split grade classrooms on short notice, requiring innovation and improvisation with few resources
September 2014- Grade 7 Volunteer Teacher
June 2015 HG Bernard Public School, Richmond Hill, ON
· Working with teacher to create and execute lessons in dance, science, language and math
· Working with inquiry-based math program to create a collaborative learning environment
September 2014- Grade 7 Student Teacher
May 2015 Eldorado Public School, Brampton, ON
· Preparing and conducting relevant and differentiated lessons in health, science and math
· Incorporating modifications and accommodations for a complex mix of students with multiple exceptionalities and ELL levels
· Assumed sole responsibility for classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment for the academic year
September 2013- Grade 5 Student Teacher
May 2014 Homestead Public School, Brampton, ON
· Created cross-curriculum unit and lesson plans emphasizing real-life application and social justice in math, language, science, dance and music
· Incorporated a wide variety of technology to enhance and assess learning
· Included many different strategies for accommodation for six IEPs and four ELL students
Education
May 2015 Bachelor of Education (Concurrent Education)
York University, Toronto, ON
Junior Intermediate, English Teachable
May 2015 Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
York University, Toronto, ON
Summa Com Laude, Dean’s List
Multiple awards for academic excellence
June 2015 Additional Qualification
Special Education Part 1
Related Professional Experience
July 2014- Present Supply Teacher
First Steps Daycare (School Age Program), Guelph, ON
· Coverage for days and weeks at a time, planning and executing music, drama, physical activity, literacy and art programming for children aged 3-12
September 2005- Children’s Ministry Director and Youth Pastor
Present Centre Fellowship Church, Orangeville, ON
· Planned socially active and community-minded programming
· Formed a safe and inclusive learning environment for 30 children and 20 teenagers of varying backgrounds, abilities and interests
· Planned and lead community projects working with a variety of local and international organizations
April 2015 Grade 10 Literacy Test Marker
EQAO, Toronto, ON
· Worked independently and collaboratively assessing more than 2500 students for grammatical conventions and topical development
September 2012- Tutor (Grade 1,2)
June 2013 Brampton Safe Cities, Brampton, ON
· Worked with a partner to plan and collaborate with grade one and two students following the expectations in the Ontario Curriculum
· Engaged with students to work on reading comprehension and math skills and thinking
Unique Skill Set
Technology
· Certificate of Photography, Awarded June 2004
· Proficient on MAC & PC software, tablets & iPads and smart boards
· Strong skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Audio/Video software, a variety of online programs including “fakebook”, bitstrips, YouTube, and Skype for Classroom
Music/Art
· Ongoing piano and vocal training over fifteen years
· Nine years of experience leading large groups in choral music
· Six-Month training course in leading music and coordinating a team of musicians, Certificate awarded June 2006.
Language
· Published photojournalist with eight years of experience
· Creative writing minor
Workshops & Professional Development
Ministry of Education “Building Futures” Workshop Day, Assessment, Occasional Teaching, Building Parent Relationships,
Fully CPI Certified (Non-violent Crisis Intervention Workshop)
Teacher and Principal Reference Letters and Contact Information available upon request