Mary Khouri

12 Cleophas Dr, Windsor, ON

Khouri1@uwindsor.ca
(226)-347-7996

PROFILE OF SKILLS
 Fluent in Arabic
 Graduating from an ESL Service-Learning Course
 Proficient in Computer skills
 Familiar with Curriculum Expectations and bringing them to life
 Able to promote safety, equity, acceptance, and community in the classroom
 Conscientious and dynamic in pedagogical practice
 Able to connect theory to practice when it is beneficial to the students
 Aware of my duties as a teacher of the Board of Education
 Thorough experience with development of STEM lesson plans

EDUCATION:

University of Windsor, ON Present

Bachelor of Education [Division: Primary/Junior]
*Will be completing senior qualifications when graduated*

University of Windsor, ON 2018

Honors Psychology degree with Thesis (4 Year Program)

FIELD EXPERIENCE- FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

St. John Vianney Catholic Elementary School Windsor, ON

Teacher Candidate November 2018 - December 2018

 Completed a 2-week Practicum period in a 5th grade classroom

 Accumulated up to 100% teaching
 Implemented a cross-curricular Literacy, Math, and Science project-based unit
 Incorporated inquiry-based learning via manipulatives, experiments, technology, and the
four C’s of 21st Century Learning Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and
Communication
 Demonstrated proficiency in effective pedagogy for differentiated learners; including ESL
students
 Dedicated to utilizing my time during and after school hours to benefit my students’
learning and conscientiously planned effective lesson
 Completed a 5-week Practicum period in a 3/4 combined classroom
  Demonstrated the ability to adapt to different learning levels and curriculum expectations
 Incorporated cross-curricular lessons; allowing me to teach Math, Literacy, Physical
Education, Social studies, Religion, and the Arts
 Communicated transparent and equitable success criteria for student assessment

St. Angela Catholic Elementary School Windsor, ON

Teacher Candidate March 2019 - April 2019

 Completed a 5-week Practicum period in a 2/3 combined classroom

 Incorporated proactive discipline strategies; promoting a safe and effective learning
environment
 Implemented curriculum-based lessons that reflected students’ interests while meeting
their needs
 Demonstrated competency in teaching all curriculum subjects required
 Implemented a student-based Science unit
 Integrated inquiry-based Math Talks, Number Talks, Math Games, and hands-on
learning
 Distinguished between assessment and evaluation through unit planning; demanding
differentiated instruction and assessment

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Qkids | Teach English Online 2018 - present

 Requires me to teach ESL students from China, the English language and Western
societal facts, culture, traditions, etc.
 Demonstrate exemplary technological skills; as all pedagogy is transferred through an
online teaching software
 Deliver lessons provided to a wide range of ESL learning levels
 My performances were and continue to adapt based on student comprehension
 Acquiring knowledge regarding the significance of modeling, demonstration, TPR (Total
Physical Response), visual aids, and teaching attitude

Emergency Supply Teacher 2018 -present

 Gleaned strategies and skills necessary to effectively adapt to various grades, learning
levels, and school atmospheres
 Successfully demonstrated comprehension of lessons provided to teach and delivered
them skillfully
 Ensured my lack of knowledge in the provided areas to teach, were not restrictive on the
students’ learning and understanding of the content

Emergency Educational Assistant 2018 -present

  Exemplified abilities to care for a variety of special needs, exceptionalities, and learning
disabilities
 Gained attributes of compassion and patience; which are required in any classroom
 This position's experience provided me the opportunity to truly seek the role of a fiduciary
parent; as perceived in the Ministry of Education

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence Inc. (NCCE) 2017

 Assisted immigrant youth in their academic growth and their integration into Western
society
 Volunteered as a tutor and caregiver for those 12- 24 years of age
 Facilitated group activities promoting mental and physical well-being
 Supervised lunch periods and free time
 Prepared nutritious meals for the students while educating them on self-regulating skills
such as responsibility through chores
 Attended field trips
 Translated for youth and parents who spoke Arabic

St. John Vianney Catholic Elementary School 2018- 2019

Muskoka Woods

 Volunteered my time as a Teaching Candidate supervisor

 Gained powerful community relations with those who attended
 Demonstrated initiative as a group leader for various activities conducted for students
 Gleaned positive spiritual and religious beliefs that will be integrated into my pedagogy

English Second Language Service Learning

 Completed a successful period of volunteer work with an ESL student

 Developed a Zone of Proximal Development for an assigned ESL student
 Regularly worked with the student, modifying curriculum expectations and adapting
lessons based on the student’s needs
 Successfully utilized manipulatives, technological resources, and visual aids to promote
learning

EQAO

 Demonstrated competency in scribing and reading for students who required additional
educational assistance
 Gained differentiated instructional and communicative strategies for various learning
abilities
  Assisted students through principles of equity rather than equality

Talent Show

 Coordinated, organized, and supervised students participating in the talent show

 Assisted in choreography for various performances
 Attended rehearsals and final presentations during and after school hours
 Demonstrated commitment to diverse students and talents, consistently praising effort
 Presented myself as a positive, passionate, and engaged role model

St. Angela Catholic Elementary School 2019

Spelling Bee

 Assisted in organizing, coordinating and preparing students for the final contest
 Responsible for communicating appropriate behaviours expected of the contestants and
the audiences
 Maintained the appropriate presence, responses, and etiquette throughout the
performance period

Choir
 Lead and taught a choir club with fellow teacher candidates
 Attended all meetings and practices scheduled
 Demonstrated successful abilities to teach students in an extra-curricular matter that
does not pertain to my specialties
 Implemented structure throughout group practices and modeled respectful and
appropriate behaviour and dress code for attending Mass

Talent Show

 Choreographed and participated in a dance routine for the school performance

 Demonstrated skills of involvement, commitment, and vulnerability
 Communicated a shared partnership with the school and staff as a future member of the
Board willing to participate in any way possible for the benefit of our Education System

English Second Language Service Learning

 Due to an interest in working with ELL/ESL students, I volunteered during preps and free
teaching periods to observe and assist an ESL educator
 Requested and approved to work with the ESL educator during the March Practicum
period for further experience and skills I believe are required for any successful
classroom

STEM Lesson Workshop

 Successful participation in experimenting with STEM lesson plan activities
 Acquired a thorough understanding of the use and benefits of Robotics incorporation in
the classroom
 Participated in group activities that require critical thinking, spatial-reasoning, creativity,
and collaboration to glean from and implement in the classroom