Angela Di Ponio4120 Casgrain Drive Windsor, ON N9G 2A5 (519) 972-9290 a.diponio@gmail.com

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Career objective: Seeking part time, full time or occasional teaching within Ontario.

Education: 2012 ABQ Communications Technology, Grade 11 and 12 2012 ABQ Communications Technology, Grade 9 and 102011 AQ ESL, PART 12010 AQ SPECIAL EDUCATION, PART 12010 ABQ INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION2008 BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONUniversity of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Concentration: Intermediate/Senior Focus on: Visual Art and Drama

2007 BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Major: Visual Arts and Communication Studies Minor: Dramatic Arts

2004 TRADIGITAL-ANIMATION DIPLOMASt. Clair College, Windsor, ON

Educational Accomplishments:

2005 – Present MEMBER OF THE GOLDEN KEY HONOURS SOCIETY

Professional Summary

A talent for motivating and involving students at all levels. A genuine interest and concern for young people. Ability to easily adapt to varied teaching situations. Highly developed computer skills with in-depth experience of using

technology in the classroom; white board, smart board, cameras, slide shows, studio lighting setup, high-end computer programs, and Microsoft office suite.

Professional Teaching Experience2010 - 2012 OCCASIONAL TEACHER

W.E.C.D.S.B., Windsor, ONOctober 2010 – Present

Acted as a substitute teacher delivering planned lessons to students in a range of different subjects.

Developed strategies for successfully managing a class. Used school resources and rules as tool for success.

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY TEACHERLong Term Occasional Teacher at Ste. Anne H.S., Belle River, ON.January 7 – April 20, 2012

Developed classes based around digital technology, all work was submitted and given through Google Docs and server drives.

Courses focused on Yearbook creation and television broadcasting. Students were able to grow and learn at their own pace, creating work that

challenged them as individuals. Completed mid-term reports using personalized comments.

INTERMEDIATE RELIGION/SENIOR RELIGION/LEADERSHIP TEACHERLong Term Occasional Teacher at Cardinal Carter, Leamington, ON.September 6, 2011 – November 1, 2011

Developed unit plans based on curriculum documents supplied by school. Developed strategies for successfully managing a class. Accompanied Grade 11 Leadership class on a 5-day trip to Muskoka

Woods. Accompanied Grade 10 Religion class on a spiritual retreat. Completed progress and midterm report cards for all three courses.

SENIOR RELIGION TEACHER (Grade 11 and 12)Long Term Occasional Teacher at Cardinal Carter, Leamington, ON.May 17, 2011 – June 30, 2011

Developed unit plans and final exams. Complete final report cards for all 3 courses

2008 - 2010 SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERSpringwood High School, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UKSeptember 2008 – July 2010Media Studies Teacher Year 12 (A/S) and 13 (A/2)

Developed the course schedule and delivery for both Year 12 and Year 13 Media Studies courses. This included developing involving, interesting and varied lessons directed towards certain goals set out by the OCR Exam Board (Oxford, Cambridge and R.S.A.).

Delivered the first completely digital unit in Media Studies. Students used popular websites to showcase their work. This included training students on the use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Blogspot.com, Wordpress.com, Slideshare.net, Facebook.com, Audacity, and Youtube.com.

Delivered the course in a practical manner, using technology whenever possible to assist student learning and to promote independent learning as well as comfort with technology.

Successfully directed Year 12 students in creating a professional magazine cover, contents page and double-page spread of a music magazine.

(2008-2009) Team-taught a Year 13 class contributing my technical expertise to the creation of music videos and my theoretical expertise to the study of genre in film.

2009 – 2010 Year 12 General Studies Teacher Developed and delivered lessons based on current issues in Art, Media,

Business, Technology and Science. Prepared students for final written exam with practice tests and regular

written activities. Delivered lessons and workshops based on essay writing.

2008 – 2010 Cover Teacher Year 7-11 Acted as a substitute teacher delivering planned lessons to students in a

range of different subjects. Developed strategies for successfully managing a class. Used school resources and rules as tool for success.

2008 – 2009 Visual Arts teacher Year 7 and 8. Using National Curriculum developed engaging and purposeful

lessons through themed Units. Presented lessons in a way that incorporates all types of learners, as

well as allowing time for one-on-one assistance. Developed positive strategies for classroom management, dealing

with issues calmly and effectively.

Established a positive relationship with students; creating a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

2008 – 2009 BTEC Performing Arts Teacher Year 10 Worked as part of a team to teach a specific unit based on Mask

Making. Created a learning environment that was similar to that of a

workshop. Inspired students through exemplar pieces and demonstrations. Managed the class in Safety Audits, the creation of masks for

productions, and face painting. Stressed the need for working in a safe and productive environment

based on teamwork. Lesson plans and assignments were successfully monitored

internally.

Extracurricular involvement

Assisted students in the organization and production of a school-wide “lip dub”, similar to a music video (2012).

Held sessions for students after school and during free periods to improve and catch up on work (2008-2010).

Created educational videos alongside Drama and Media students. Trained fellow colleagues in the use of Adobe Photoshop (2010). Contributed to the school musical by creating a series of digital

backgrounds for the play, We Will Rock You (2009) and The Siege (2010).

Chaperoned a school art trip to Paris (2008) where we directed students through the busy streets, to several famous art galleries, shopping centers and landmarks.

Judged the Senior and Junior talent shows (2008-2010).Professional Development

Attended several courses including: Effective art lessons for NQTs (Newly Qualified Teachers), Get ahead OCR Media Studies, Basic First Aid Training, and Teaching General Studies.

Attended OCR Media Studies Conference 2010.

Teaching Related Experience

2010-2011 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, (VOLUNTEER) Assist students with assignments and tasks given by teacher. Assist teacher in administrative duties, creative works, and

lesson/extracurricular activity plans.2008 ANIMATION INSTRUCTORWalkerville Collegiate Institute Secondary School, Windsor, ON

Lead students in an extra-credit animation project based on diversity Taught students the basics of animating with clay

2007 – 2008 CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTOR (VOLUNTEER)Corpus Christi, Windsor, ON

Lead groups in developing an understanding of their faith as mature Catholics

Assisted priest in developing and executing the Confirmation Ceremony

2005-2007 TUTORS IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM, TUTOR St. Christopher’s Elementary School, Windsor, ON

Communicated curricular concepts to students (Grades 4-7) having

difficulty in Language Arts, Math, Science, French, Visual Arts and Social Studies

Practiced effective classroom management in interacting with small and large groups of students

2007 TEACHER’S AIDE (VOLUNTEER)Holy Names Catholic High School, Windsor, ON

Assisted students in an art class with animation Critiqued student work, offering suggestion and strategies for

improving their pieces2006 TEACHER’S AIDE (VOLUNTEER)St. Anne’s Catholic High School, Windsor, ON

Guided a grade 10 Media Arts Class through several Macromedia Flash tutorials and lessons

Assisted students in developing creative works and bringing their ideas to life

Developed the students’ awareness of speed, composition and sound as the students created multimedia works of art

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE1999 – 2008 WAL-MART ASSOCIATE

Store 3114, Windsor, ON2005-2007 FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Paranoid Design, Windsor, ON Worked on contracted projects digitally illustrating and animating

flash game interfaces.

Community Involvement2007 TOUR GUIDE, VOLUNTEER

Peche Island Day, Windsor, ON2006 CHAIR OF PROMOTIONS, VOLUNTEER

City Street Celebration: An Expo for Alternative Transportation, Windsor, ON2005 - 2006 GRAPHIC DESIGNER, VOLUNTEER

City Street Celebration: An Expo for Alternative Transportation, Windsor, ON2003 GRAPHIC DESIGNER, VOLUNTEER

Lung Association, Cambridge, ON