Bradley Marks

379 Browndale Cres., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3H9

416.992.8076
brad.marks@alum.utoronto.com

EDUCATION
Master of Teaching, Primary Junior

2014-

2016
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), Toronto, Ontario
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Psychology Specialist
2006-2012
University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, Ontario

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2016 Mindfulness in the Classroom Workshop
2016 Teaching Resilience Workshop
2016 Teaching about First Nations in Social
Studies Workshop
2016 Integrating Dance/Movement Education
into HPE Workshop
2016 SmartBoard Education Workshop
2016 Power to Play Workshop
2015 Student Well-Being and Positive Mental
Health: Creating Supportive Classrooms
Workshop

2015 Teachers Engaging and Communicating

with Parents Workshop
2015 Supporting Students with Special
Education Needs Workshop
2015 Worker Health and Safety Awareness
Certification
2015 Manipulatives and Activities in Math
Workshop
2015 Movement in Math Workshop
2015 OISE Environmental Education
Conference

PRACTICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate, Grades 4-5

Winter 2016
Associated Hebrew Schools, Kamin Campus, Private School
Developed a Number Theory and Fractions unit for grades 4-5, a Sound unit for
Grade 4, an Energy unit for Grade 5, and a non-fiction literacy unit for grades 4-5
Created an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment to support all learning
styles and the diverse needs of all students
Incorporated SmartBoard interactive lessons to foster and engaging learning
environment

Teacher Candidate, Grade 3

Fall 2015
Bayview Hill E. S., York Region District School Board
Developed comprehensive units following Ontario Curriculum Expectations in
Number Sense, Media Literacy, and Social Studies
Designed formative and summative assignments to assess students in crosscurricular expectations (Social Studies, Science, Language, Media Literacy)
Explored new methods of classroom management including the use of a rainstick
and positive reinforcement
Teacher Candidate, Grade 6
Winter 2015
Bayview Hill E. S., York Region District School Board

Developed a Math unit on Probability and a Science unit in Biodiversity following

Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Developed culminating activities that allowed for student-centered research,
creativity and incorporation of unit goals (developed a Board Game in math and a
Wanted Poster in science)
Developed and ran an extra-curricular arts activity for the grade 3 students during
lunch recess

Teacher Candidate, Grade 1

Fall 2014
Redstone P. S., York Region District School Board
Engaged in unit planning on Data Management and the Science of Living Things
Developed and refined classroom management strategies (Wait Time, Proximity,
Clapping, Hands on top that means stop)
Performed various assessment types throughout the placement to track student
progress and understanding throughout the units

LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER & TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Supply Teacher at Associated Hebrew School, Kamin Campus
April 2016 Present
Taught lessons in mathematics, social studies and literacy as provided by the
teacher
Maintained a safe, engaging environment for all students
Managed student behaviour and classroom order with appropriate strategies
Volunteer at Reesor Park Public School
April
2015-June2015
Assisted the music teacher during classroom activities
Assisted with extracurricular band rehearsals and the schools recital performances
University of Toronto Mississauga, Research Assistant
May 2012-Sept 2012
Designed and conducted study on Canadians ability to differentiate lullabies and
farming songs from North Siberian tribal communities
Created experimental design and stimuli, coordinated participants, and gathered
data
Belay Staff at True North Climbing
July 2011
Supervised and Managed childrens birthday parties
Instructed children in the safe use of gym facilities

June 2010-

Belay Staff/Instructor/Supervisor at Toronto Climbing Academy

2008-June 2009
Conducted introductory classes for beginner members
Supervised gym facility and ensured safe use by all patrons

Nov

Volunteer at Pine Grove Public School

2008-June 2009
Teachers Assistant in Grade 1 classroom
Assisted with in class reading skills, math skills
Assisted with marking of tests and homework

Sept

Salsa Instructor at Dance Arts Centre

Jan
2007-June 2007
Created a curriculum and taught a beginner level course for 5 girls, ages 8-13
Taught the basic skills of the salsa dance style
Choreographed and taught a salsa routine for the studios year-end recital
Thornhill Secondary Sunday School Teaching Assistant
Jan 1998-May 1998
Assisted the students with their Sunday School work and assignments

INTERESTS
Theatre/Opera
Musician (vocal, piano, guitar)
Rock Climbing
Fitness/Active Living
Traveling

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST