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Shannon Claire Smyth, OCT

50 Geary Drive, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4UH United Kingdom

[email protected] | (44) 07510 833977 | www.shannoncsmyth.com


Education
Master of Teaching, Intermediate/Senior English and History
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

2012-2014

Research Title: Shifting the Focus: Students Targeting Educators Through Online Social Media

Bachelors of Arts (Honours), History and English Literature, Teachers Education


Trent University (Graduated on Presidents List)

2008-2012

Additional Qualifications
2014

Special Education Part 1, OISE / UT

Teaching Experience
History Teacher, Grades 6-10 British History, Grade 10 Morals & Ethics
The Boswells School, Academy, United Kingdom
designed and implemented a website with electronic resources for students and
parents for extensions of learning
ran monthly exam revision sessions geared towards gifted and talented year 9 students
provided weekly 1:1 revision help for students with learning difficulties in grades 7-9

Nov. 2014Present

English Teacher, Grades 6 and 7 English and Personal Social Health Education
Becket Keys Church of England School, Independent School, United Kingdom
facilitated the 'Get it Sorted - English Club' for homework help and to extend the
learning of gifted and talented students
co-organised and supervised the annual Year 8 class trip to see 'War Horse' in London
(necessary info?)

Sept.Nov. 2014

Teacher Candidate, Grades 10 and 12 History, Grade 12 Writers Craft


The Linden School, Independent School, Canada
engaged students through inquiry-based primary resource investigation and education
designed and implemented a unit on Children's Literature for aspiring student writers
incorporated the school's equity teachings into lessons across the curriculum

Feb. 2014

Teacher Candidate, Grades 11 and 12 English, Grade 12 History of Genocide


The StudentSchool Alternative High School, Toronto District School Board
created and put into practice non-traditional classes and activities with a focus on
relevant technologies and differentiated learning styles
counselled at-risk students in credit and grade recovery
organized and led workshops which focused on academic research and writing skills
for university/college bound students

Nov. 2013

Teacher Candidate, Grades 10-12 Humanities and Social Sciences


Bloor Collegiate Institute, Toronto District School Board
developed differentiated lessons for diverse group of students with learning disabilities
introduced proactive and positive behaviour management structures into troubled grade
10 history classes that allowed for greater authentic assessment

Feb. 2013

Teacher Candidate, Grades 7 and 8 History and Art, Grades 4-8 Theatre
Voice Integrative School, Independent School
designed classes and units for highly gifted students in small class settings with a focus
on the visual arts and creativity
incorporated educational theory of Global Education into each activity and objective
facilitated the annual holiday show that incorporated singing, dancing, and acting

Nov. 2012

Employment Experience
Assistant Youth Program Coordinator
Mississauga Arts Council, Mississauga ON

June 2012Aug. 2013

Circulation Services Administrator


Bata Library, Trent University, Peterborough ON

Sept. 2010May 2012

Disability Adjudication Administrator


Ministry of Community and Social Services, Government of Ontario, Toronto ON

MayAug. 2011
Dec. 2002March 2010

Ski Instructor (CSIA Level 1)


Snowhawks Ravens Ski and Snowboard School, Collingwood ON

Professional Development
Engaging Gifted and Talented Learners, The Boswells School Workshop
Prevent Strategy Training, The Boswells School/Department of Education Workshop
Open Questioning Strategies, The Boswells School Workshop
Teaching Through a Multilingual Lens, Reading for the Love of it Conference Workshop
Comics in the Classroom: The Graphic Novel, Reading for the Love of it Conference Workshop
The Differentiated Book Club, Reading for the Love of it Conference Workshop
Engaging English Language Learners Through Drama, OISE/UT Workshop and Lecture
Teaching Confident Writing in Social Sciences, OISE/UT Workshop
Alternative Education Professional Development, TDSB Conference
Teaching the Armenian Genocide, Facing History and Ourselves Workshop
ADHD in the Classroom, OISE Workshop and Lecture
History and English Professional Development, TDSB Conference
Environmental Sustainability Education, OISE/UT Conference
Aboriginal History and Education, Bata Shoe Museum Workshop
Approaching the Past: St. James Cathedral, The History Education Network Workshop
Object-Based History Education, Royal Ontario Museum Workshop

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Volunteer and Leadership Experience


Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Peer Mentor, Masters of Teaching Student Association

2013-2014

Trent University
Conference Organizer, Frontier College Annual Literacy Conference
Committee Member, History Department Curriculum Development
Peer Mentor, Accessibility Services
Treasurer, Frontier College
Literacy and English Tutor, Frontier College

2009-2012
2011-2012
2011-2012
2009-2012
2008-2011

References
Paul Banks
The Boswells School
Head Teacher
Teacher of History
[email protected]
(44) 01245 264451

Simon Jones
The Boswells School
Head of Humanities
Teacher of History
[email protected]
(44) 01245 264451

Jeff Munroe / Bethany Tomlinson


TheStudentSchool High School
Assistant Curriculum Leaders
[email protected]
[email protected]
(416) 393-9639

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