Essa Chang

1017-9 Crescent Place

Toronto, ON, M4C 5L8
1-647-890-0579essa1212@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Master of Teaching, Junior/Intermediate

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts, English Major, Psychology and Linguistics Minor,

Deans List, Graduated with High Distinction (GPA: 3.7), University of Toronto

Expected 2015
2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Additional Qualification (AQ) in MS Math

Additional Qualification (AQ) in English as Second Language (ESL)
Learning Disabilities and Autism (Workshop)
TRIBES Certification
Resolving Conflicts and Diffusing Anger and Hostility (Workshop)

Expected 2015
Expected 2015
2014
2013
2012

TEACHING RELATED AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate, Grade 7

Nov. 2014
Cosburn Middle School, Toronto District School Board
- Invented and used math manipulatives to aid students understanding of integers
- Delivered engaging, inquiry-based, and cooperative math lessons with real-life applications,
using various strategies and materials to reach different learning styles

Educational Assistant, Grades 1-6

May-June 2013, 2014
CMIS Canada (Manitoba School Board), Songdo International City, Incheon, Korea
- Assisted teachers with lesson delivery and struggling students with classwork
- Led one-on-one, as well as small group, guided reading sessions
- Administered spelling tests and timed rereading and tracked individual progress

Teacher Candidate, Grade 6

Feb. 2014
John Wanless Junior Public School, Toronto District School Board
- Implemented interactive lessons and activities to teach science concepts, specific English
grammar points, and the process of persuasive writing
- Helped plan the school eco-club initiative of keeping classrooms environmentally-friendly

Teacher Candidate, Grade 8

Nov. 2013
Northlea Elementary and Middle School, Toronto District School Board
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons, tasks and projects for grade 8 history that
encouraged creative and critical thinking

Mentor/Volunteer, Grades 5-12

2011-2013
Safe Tomorrows through Education and Play (S.T.E.P.), Toronto, ON
- Provided adolescents from diverse backgrounds with academic help in all subject areas
through homework clubs and one-on-one tutoring sessions
- Encouraged students by advising them on their studies and future career goals

Summer Intensive Course Teacher, Grades 6-10

July-Aug. 2013
CMIS Canada (Manitoba School Board), Songdo International City, Incheon, Korea
- Designed and implemented interactive math lessons and focused English lessons that
prepared students for successful reading and writing performance on TOEIC and TOEFL

Summer Intensive Course Teacher, Grades 6-9

July-Aug. 2012
CMIS Canada (Manitoba School Board), Songdo International City, Incheon, Korea
- Put together and implemented dynamic lesson plans for math and science around thematic
units by incorporating various hands-on activities and practical experiments
- Directed the class drama production at the end-of-term talent show
- Collaborated with teachers in organizing orientation activities

Teachers Aid, Preschoolers

Mar.-June 2012
Joyful Cultural School, Toronto, ON
- Helped the teacher with craft activities and choir practices once a week
- Communicated with parents by filling out progress reports of students attendance, attitude,
and activities to ensure their strengths and weaknesses were addressed

English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor, Grades 4-7

Mar.-June 2012; Sept.-Dec. 2011
Joyful Cultural School, Toronto, ON
- Provided ESL instruction a group of ten students
- Created thematic lessons in in order to build on reading, speaking, and written skills
- Worked with a student with Autism, focusing on reading comprehension, basic
communication, and student motivation

Teachers Aid, Grades 1 & 2

Eatonville Junior School, Oakville, ON
- Assisted the teacher once a week with implementing lesson plans
- Guided small reading circles, story discussion groups, and role play

Summer Intensive Course Teacher, Grades 1-8

July-Aug. 2010
CMIS Canada (Manitoba School Board), Songdo International City, Incheon, Korea
- Delivered structured math lessons to three different classes (grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8)
- Synthesized end-of-term student portfolios to instil a sense of achievement in students

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Cell Group Leader
Praise Team Vocalist

Toronto Joyful Community Church, Toronto, ON

Toronto Joyful Community Church, Toronto, ON

2009-2011

2010-Present
2009-Present

LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent (oral and written) in English and Korean

INTERESTS Piano, flute, guitar; singing, recording duets; healthy cooking; hiking; reading
REFERENCES
Janet Standing
Catherine Chau
Carolyn Temertzoglou
Practicum One (Associate Teacher) Practicum Two (Associate Teacher) LecturerMT
N.EMS, TDSB, 647-226-7651
J.W. JPS, TDSB, 416-803-9656
OISE, 416-561-9855
janet.standing@tdsb.on.ca
catherine.chau@tdsb.on.ca carolyn.temertzoglou@utoronto.ca
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