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Chris Taylor, M.A., B.Ed, B.A.H. (he/him)

Chris Taylor, M.A., B.Ed, B.A.H. (he/him)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teacher

  • Education

    • Coventry House

      2009 - 2009
      Certificate TESOL - TESL Canada (Standard Two)

      Activities and Societies: Online Program Organized and efficient

    • University of Waterloo

      2006 - 2007
      Master of Arts (MA) Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Founded, along with small team, of the first Journal of Politics at University of Waterloo Met all deadlines to complete 200-page MA thesis, only cohort member to do so (Supervisor: the late Dr Richard Nutbrown)

    • Queen's University

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Studies

      Activities and Societies: TaeKwonDo, Theatre Taught Tae Kwon Do throughout. Worked and lived in Residences.

    • University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

      2010 - 2011
      Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Senior) Qualifications: English and History (see Courses)

      Activities and Societies: As a Teacher Candidate, supported classrooms at L'Amoureaux, Marc Garneau and TDSB ESL Main Office. English Language Learners Focus

  • Experience

    • Synovate

      Jun 2005 - May 2006
      Survey Agent / Interviewer

      • Developed reputation among business contacts as trustworthy and efficient• Generated innovative ideas and scripting practices, significantly increased compliance from business owners / CEOs; name and reputation continued to be used when left

    • University of Waterloo

      Sept 2006 - Apr 2007
      Teaching Assistant

      • Successfully encouraged participation, graded papers for 100 students / term• Delivered lectures to, and facilitated discussions with, groups of 25 students• Contributed to team of TAs delivering inaugural on-line classes; evaluated weekly essays; moderated on-line discussions, encouraged critical, analytical thinking

    • Augsburg Fortress Publishers

      Sept 2007 - Jul 2008
      Customer Service Agent

      • Recommended data tracking solutions / initiatives that remained in use for years afterward• Developed reputation among customers as the “go to” person for problem-solving• Demonstrated efficiency, analytical skill, ability to manage several projects at once

    • YES Youngdo English School

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
      ESL Teacher

      • Taught critical thinking through English writing/speaking to students from Grades 3-8• Earned very positive feedback often from students and supervisors• Adjusted to different culture with cheerful and open attitude• Volunteered to teach additional Kindergarten pilot program (successful)• Adored by two full classes of students so much that parents insisted their children not change teachers or they might quit

    • English School of Canada

      Oct 2009 - Sept 2010
      ESL Teacher

      • Improving students’ fluency / conversational skills, and understanding of classroom topics• Developing / finding resource materials to help students understand their own topics of interest• Delivering high-level grammar and college-preparation integrated skills courses to college- and university-bound students

    • English School of Canada

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      College Transfer Program (CTP) / Academia Ken / ESL Instructor

      - Continuing to provide support as a supply teacher in the summers (2012-present)- Created and instructed a two-week professional program for English-language teachers from Spain- Developed curriculum as per requests for new teaching tools and activities, as well as using technology in the classroom

    • Toronto District School Board

      Nov 2011 - Oct 2023
      Secondary School Teacher

      - Teaching English, ESL, Literacy, Career Studies, and History- Sponsor for Gay-Straight Alliances and other clubs

    • District School Board Ontario North East

      Sept 2023 - now
      Teacher

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TRIBES

      University of Toronto
      Jun 2011
      View certificate certificate

    • Ontario Certified Teacher

      Ontario College of Teachers
      Jan 2011
      View certificate certificate

    • TESL Canada Standard Level Two Permanent

      TESL Canada
      Sept 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Server and Reader at St. David's

      Issued by Anglican Diocese of Toronto on Apr 2010
      Anglican Diocese of TorontoAssociated with Chris Taylor, M.A., B.Ed, B.A.H. (he/him)