David Babin

Experience

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  Woodcrest State College

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Student Teacher

  •Conducted group and individual activities that included students’ differentiated learning needs•Attended various professional development workshops on reading enhancement, interactive learning activities and classroom management

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  WINDAROO VALLEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Student Teacher

  •Developed relationships with struggling and misbehaving students to understand and identify their needs•Formulated learning strategies based around individual students’ needs•Practiced and employed various instructional methods revolving around Bloom Taxonomy•Assigned and corrected homework

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  Toronto Central Academy

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  History Teacher
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  Toronto District School Board

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  History/Geography Teacher
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  Canadian International School System Vietnam

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  English Teacher and Head of Mindfulness Program

  Each morning, I led a school-wide meditation session for 10 minutes, offering brief insights on practicing forgiveness, acceptance, compassion, and empathy. The aim was to assist, remind, and inform students and educators on how to maintain a healthy outlook on life. In addition, I facilitated two professional development sessions, created and compiled various mindfulness resources, and provided in-class support for teachers from grades 6 to 12.

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  York Region District School Board

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Substitute Teacher
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  Bayview Secondary School

  Mar 2023 - Apr 2023

  IB DP English Teacher
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  Thornlea Secondary School

  Apr 2023 - now

  English and ESL D and E Teacher
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  York Region District School Board

  Sept 2023 - now

  International Business, Marketing and Leadership Teacher