Dylan Guarda guarda_dylan@hotmail.com

Target: PRIMARY TEACHER

Passionate and student-focused Educator offers a MA in Education, Learning, and Technology as well as a BA in Psychology. Excels at balancing subject content, Ontario curriculum, classroom management, and varied student learning styles to provide structured, effective, engaging, and differentiated learning experiences. Cultivates positive and inclusive classroom and school environments by collaborating with colleagues, encouraging parental engagement, and utilizing classroom technology, as well as a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies to support student development and academic success in marginalized populations. Fluent in English and Portuguese.

KEY STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE

Balanced Literacy Diet Lesson Planning with

Differentiated Instruction Interdisciplinary Teamwork Oral/Written Communication

Critical Pedagogy Technology Integration Classroom Management Self-Regulated Learning Student-Centered Learning

Ontario Curriculum Parental Engagement Teacher-Student Relationships Creating Mathematical Mindset Diagnostic Assessment Materials

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Classroom Teacher Assistant April 2013 – June 2013 Holistic Education Centre – Hearst, ON • Assisted teacher in fostering a positive classroom environment for grade 3 and 4 students. • Worked with students facing social disadvantaged, learning difficulties, and behavioural issues. • Applied differentiated learning theory to provide equal learning opportunities for each student. • Facilitated student-focused learning while implementing curriculum and lesson plans. • Performed supervision of student extra-curricular activities, including basketball and floor hockey.

Student Teacher March 2013 Carleton Village Junior and Senior Public School – Toronto, ON • Developed and delivered lesson plans to a diverse class of grade 5 students. • Improved student engagement by integrating technology into Math and English lessons. • Employed collaborative learning techniques to guide centre based learning stations. • Facilitated a safe learning environment for students with socio-economic and behavioural issues. • Utilized smart-board to aid student retention of math principles and history material.

Student Teacher November 2012 Highview Public School – Toronto, ON • Developed engaging and effective lesson plans by incorporating culturally relevant pedagogy, read

alouds, and hands on activities that stimulated critical thought. • Applied classroom management capabilities to supervise and educate a full-day kindergarten class. • Collaborated with Associate teacher and other staff to develop innovative assessment strategies. • Facilitated personal professional development by attending Pathway Presentations for teachers.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE CONTINUED English Teacher September 2011 – January 2012 Teach and Learn Georgia, Federal Georgian Government – Georgia • Utilized ESL teaching techniques to assist students in learning the English language. • Employed knowledge of Total Physical Response (TPR) theory to mitigate language barriers. • Assisted primary students, from grade 1 to grade 6, in achieving English learning objectives. • Fostered students structured conversational abilities through basketball and soccer games. • Created engaging and effective lessons by incorporating songs and stimulating language games. • Coordinated extra-curricular activities, including homework club, to create social situations and

opportunities to improve students’ verbal English abilities. Volunteer Tutor Sept 2012 – April 2013 Pathways to Education – Toronto, ON • Conducted mentorship sessions with marginalized youth, facilitating better lifestyle choices. • Assisted in the development of literacy skills in students facing learning difficulties. • Performed diagnostic assessments to inform learning strategies for low-literacy students. • Incorporated students’ interests into a various reading and writing based lesson plans, resulting in

increased student engagement. Volunteer November 2006 – August 2007 Heritage Canada Youth Volunteer Organization, Katimavik, – Newfoundland • Collaborated with volunteer team to restore a railway heritage site into an educational resource. • Utilized written communication skills to compose accompanying texts for site artifacts. • Facilitated school visits to the heritage site, providing educational guidance on site’s history.

Assistant Teacher February 2006 – May 2006 Heritage Canada Youth Volunteer Organization, Katimavik, – British Columbia • Worked with gifted and special needs students to improve their numeracy and literacy abilities. • Conducted small group sessions and one-on-one tutoring to implement prescribed education plan. • Coordinated and supervised extracurricular homework clubs and an intramural basketball league. • Established visual learning strategies and routines that facilitated ongoing development of an

autistic student’s social and physical skills.

PROPFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Forest Fire Fighter | Crew Leader 2009 – Present Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Aviation Forest and Emergency Services (AFFES) – Toronto, ON • Responsible for Training new crew members on proper Fire Fighting technique and procedures as

well as provide knowledge of basic fire behavior theory. • Utilized strong communication skills to resolve issues during high-stress, fast-paced emergencies.

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PROPFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTIUNUED

(Forest Fire Fighter | Crew Leader, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, AFFES…) • Collaborated with team to ensure safety in compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act. Accomplishments: • Promoted to Crew Leader in 2014 for consistent demonstration of effective communication,

leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills facilitating efficient team performance.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Masters of Arts in Education, Learning, and Technology, Expected 2015 University of Oulu, Finland

Courses: Collaborative Learning, Mentoring Processes, Education Projects Course, Designing Technology and Enhanced Learning I and II, Learning Theory and Pedagogical Use of ICT (Information

Communication Technology), Self-Regulated Learning, Issues in Globalization, Mathematics Education.

Projects: Education Project Course

Developed lesson plans utilizing 3D printing technology.

Thesis: Critical Pedagogical Interpretations of Self-Regulated Learning Theory (SRL)

Profiled Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Theory Teacher in a Primary School in Finland and concluded that SRL needs critical pedagogical interpretations in order to produce an effective and equitable learning

environment.

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, 2011

Continuing Education:

TRIBES Basics Certificate, Elementary Schools, 2013

Educating for Peace and Justice Certificate, Action for Safe and Equitable Classrooms, 2012

Classroom Management Conference, 2012

Emergency First Aid Certificate, To Date

References Available Upon Request