Isabella Bei

377 Maitland St. London, ON N6B 2Y9, (519) 709-9015, isabella.bei09@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2+ years of full-time teaching experience at Richland Academy in Richmond Hill, ON
8+ years volunteering and working in teaching related and tutoring positions.
Received a B.Ed in the highly competitive Concurrent Education Program at Queens
University
Experience teaching within several philosophies and pedagogies including Reggio-Inspired,
Inquiry-Based, Integrative Thinking and Design Thinking models
Seeking higher education in a M.PEd at Western University

EDUCATION
Masters of Professional Education
Curriculum and Pedagogy

Western University, London, ON 2016

Bachelor of Education
Primary-Junior Divisions

Queens University, Kingston, ON 2012

Bachelor of Arts/Concurrent
Education (Honours)

English/Psychology Medial
Queens University, Kingston, ON 2011

OSSD
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
FT Grade 5-6 Homeroom Teacher
September 2012 August 2014
Richland Academy, Richmond Hill, ON

Holy Trinity School, Richmond Hill, ON, 2007

Occasional Teacher
May 2012 to June 2012
Richland Academy, Richmond Hill, ON

Worked with students ranging from Pre-K to Grade 6 as an occasional

teacher. Followed day plans and effectively followed school
expectations and procedures.

B.Ed. Teaching Placements

Grade 4/5
Grade 3
Grade 6/7
Teacher Candidate
12 weeks.
Frontenac Public School, Kingston ON,
2011

Assumed responsibilities in planning, teaching and assessing up to

80% of day, using differentiated instruction and assessment to meet
individual needs as indicated in IEPs. Worked closely with a number
of at-risk students with behavioural exceptionalities. Taught with a
particular focus on Numeracy and Literacy. Planned and implemented
a Balanced Literacy program, including shared reading, guided reading
and read-aloud. Successfully used Learning Goals and Success Criteria
to enhance teaching and learning, as well as all forms of assessment
(diagnostic, formative, summative and descriptive). Assisted in
organizing and implementing Jump Rope for Heart. Led the creation of
a mural in the front hallway of school. Run the Intermediate Art Club.
Participated in staff meetings, professional development, networks and

Worked with students in Grades 6 and Grade 5/6 respectively, teaching

Math, Literacy, Social Studies, Science, and Phys. Ed. Worked within a
Reggio-Inspired, inquiry and project-based philosophy, while
embracing 21st Century Learning skills. Integrated innovative
technology practices, using an Interactive Whiteboard, as well as iPads
and Educational Apps. Worked with students on Individualized
Education Plans, on a team with psychologists, parents, support staff,
and administration. Worked within collaborative Professional Learning
Communities, as well as within a team teaching structure. Facilitated
clubs and extracurricular, including the Childrens Rights Team,
Announcements Team, Ultimate Frisbee Team and AV/Tech Team.

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PLC meetings. Continued to run the intermediate art club. Built strong
rapport with staff, students, and parents.
Concurrent Education Placements
Teacher Candidate
8 weeks
York Region District School Board,
Holy Trinity School (CIS), SD43
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board,
London ON, 2014, ongoing

Observed and participated in classroom instruction in a Kindergarten,

Grade 5, Grade 7/8, as well as a District Language Program for
students with language based learning disabilities. Developed
classroom lessons, while working one-on-one and with small groups.

In-School Mentor
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of London
London ON, 2014, ongoing

Mentoring an at-risk or struggling student once a week in a school setting.

Providing positive companionship, homework help, and various creative
and literature based activities.

Summer Literacy Tutor

Limestone District School Board,
Kingston ON, 2012, summer contract

Worked one-on-one with struggling learners within the Read-A-Lot

Summer Literacy program; an intensive intervention program focusing on
developing basic skills in reading and writing.

Assistant Educational Coordinator

Varley Art Gallery, Markham ON,
2012, May 2012 to July 2012

Assisted an educational coordinator in a local art gallery, implementing

school programs, developing programs and resources for students and
teachers in the community.

Senior Home Art Instructor

Providence Manor, Kingston ON, 200911, once per week

Visited with senior residents on a weekly basis. Planned and carried out
art lessons.

After-School Homework Buddy

Frontier College, Kingston ON
2009-2011, once per week
AWARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Visual Arts Subject Award

Mentored and tutored students at an elementary level with a particular

focus on reading and literacy.

Royal Conservatory of Music

Grade 9 Piano. 2007.

First Aid, CPR

Standard First Aid Level C CPR (includes infants, children and adults).
2013

Working to support the teacher within a Grade 6/7 classroom at Aberdeen

Public School in daily tasks, classroom management, lesson design and
facilitation.

Holy Trinity School; For excellence in the arts. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Bachelor of Education Workshops

OFSAA Coaching Certificate, Healthy Living Workshop, Assistive
Technology, SMARTboard Workshop, Special Education, Occasional
Teaching, Communicating with Parents. 2011-12
Continuing Education Conferences and
Workshops

Rotman School of Business Integrative Thinking, Design Thinking,

MakerLabs: Making a Maker, Reggio Emilia Annual Institute (Lesley
University, Boston). 2012-2014
EXTRACURRICULARS AND INTERESTS
Present
Painting, Running, Yoga, Knitting, Cooking, Travelling, Reading, Squash,
Hiking, Camping, Scuba Diving, Volunteer at Loving Spoonfuls
University
Concurrent Education Community Affairs Commissioner, Supervisor at
Tea Room Cafe, Volunteer at Marthas Table Soup Kitchen