Tania Vieira
Resume
Tania Vieira
Objective:
My goal is to participate in a teaching program that will allow me to acquire the skills and knowledge to further a satisfying career as an educator and that will allow me an opportunity for growth.
Education:
La Trobe University, Bundoora - Diploma of Education
Diploma of Education - Anticipated in June 2007
York University, Toronto – September 2003 to April 2007
Bachelors of Arts Degree – Bachelors of Arts in Humanities with a Minor in English April 2007
John Cabot Catholic Secondary School, Mississauga – September 1998 to 2003
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - June 2002
Employment History:
Continuing Education Teacher with Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board- Portuguese Teacher – Sep 2005 to June 2007
- Responsible for a class room of children on Saturday mornings (2005: Grade 3, 2006: Jk-1).
- Teach the Portuguese language using a designated book created by the Toronto Catholic District School Board as well as devise other activities for students who complete work early.
- Provide daily lesson plans for the class.
- Rotated in recess duty with other teachers.
- Prepare and correct tests and activities for each class session and implement marks and grades that go on student’s record with Dufferin-Peel.
Santa Clones – Elf/Cashier/night time supervisor – Nov 2000 to Dec 2006
- Responsible for cashing out at the end of the night, maintaining a cash balance, dealing with customers and making sure that the workers are doing their jobs.
- Interact with children as they visit with Santa before and after their photos are being taken.
- Provide an exciting and realistic visit to Santa’s Castle.
Tutor – March 2001 – June 2001
- Tutored a grade 2 student in mathematics, language and reading.
- Assisted in the completion of homework and assignments.
Volunteering History:
Teaching Assistant Volunteer – June 2001 to Nov 2007
- Assisted teacher with photocopying and preparation of assignments.
- Corrected assignments and tests while including feedback for the student and parents.
- Implemented grades into databases and personal marking sheets.
- Worked with students personally or in small groups with art, mathematics and language.
- Assisted in creating activities booklets and Ceremonial programs (Confirmation, Communion, graduation and school plays).
- Accompanied class on class trips to the Toronto Zoo and to a Mississauga food bank.
- Volunteered every year in a different grade (2, 8 and 7).
Co-Operative Education Program - Teaching Assistant – Sep 2001 to 2002
- Was placed in a grade 2 classroom for 432.5 hours four times a week.
- Assisted teacher with photocopying and preparation of assignments.
- Devised a lesson plan on a math assignment about time and taught the lesson to the class which was followed by assigned desk work.
- Worked closely and had personal interactions with small groups of children on daily basis as they completed their group work in art, language and reading.
- Interacted with other staff members and school principle.
Religion Retreat Leader – 2000 - 2002
- Responsible for a group of grade 9 students on the yearly grade 9 religion retreat.
- Directed activities, prayers and sharing seminars for the students.
- Organized lunch and snacks for students.
Children’s Liturgy Helper – St. Peter and Paul Church – 1999- 2000
- Led children in bible studies along with another leader during mass.
- Children were taught the bible stories and lesson at their level.
- Bible activities were completed and children sang song and prayed.
