Mara Lazaroiu

Mara Lazaroiu 550 Davis Drive Uxbridge, Ontario -- EDUCATION 2017-Present University of Toronto St. George Campus Masters Program in French Literature - Ontario Institute of Studies in Education/University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate/Senior division, French & History 2014 Institut de Touraine Tours, France University of Toronto Summer Abroad Certificate of Completion, 1.0 French Credit - University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Scarborough, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction, Concurrent Education Program, French Specialist & History Minor - Pickering High School Ajax, Ontario Honours student, French Immersion program WORK EXPERIENCE Sep 2015-Present 0.5 French Immersion Junior/Intermediate LTO, Uxbridge Public School – Uxbridge, ON Provide quality instruction in French for students in grades K-6 in the French Immersion program, covering subjects such as Language, Science, Drama, Health and Music, among others Prepare, present and implement course material including daily lesson plans, presentations, assignments, assessments and worksheets while gaining firsthand French teaching experience in various learning streams within the J/I level Sep 2015-PresentOccasional Teacher, Elementary/Secondary Panel, DDSB – Durham Region, ON - Follow host teacher lesson plans to deliver effective instruction, ensuring inquiry, learning and productivity in Elementary and Secondary French classes throughout the Durham Region Responsible for supervising and assisting students in their learning to apply all aspects of assigned curriculum while promoting French in the classroom Oct 2015-May 2017 French Tutor, Tutor Doctor – Durham & York Region, ON Assist students in understanding and applying all aspects of assigned curriculum in French through homework help and supplementary oral and written exercises Create and submit reports after each session outlining steps and suggestions for further improvement to ensure success 2011-Present Camp Counselor, Montessori School Summer Camp – Uxbridge & Unionville, ON Care for and supervise groups of campers aged 18 months – 13 years daily in the summer Getting campers to and from programmed activities safely and providing extra field trip supervision - Assistant Teacher, Montessori School – Unionville & Uxbridge, ON Care for and supervise students aged 5 – 12 years old throughout the school day Assist teacher with education of children, providing opportunities for enrichment and extra help with learning as well as after-care until pick up 2007-Present Private French Tutor- Durham Region, ON Assist students of all ages (including adult learners) in understanding and applying all aspects of assigned curriculum through supplemented oral and written exercises Monitor progress of students and take appropriate measures to deliver tailored and targeted learning sessions to ensure success VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Feb-May 2016 Student Teacher, Practicum, Donald A. Wilson Secondary School – Whitby, ON Provided instruction and assistance for Grade 9 Academic French Immersion and Core French classes under the guidance of an Associate Teacher Prepared, presented and assisted with course material including full daily lesson plans, presentations, assignments, assessments and worksheets while gaining firsthand French teaching experience in various learning streams within the I/S level Nov 2015 Student Teacher, Practicum, Markham District High School – Markham, ON Provided instruction and assistance for Grade 10 Academic Canadian History and Grade 11 Academic Ancient Civilizations classes under the guidance of an Associate Teacher Prepared and presented course material including full daily lesson plans, presentations, assignments, assessments and worksheets while gaining firsthand History teaching experience at the I/S level Sept/Dec 2014 Reading Buddies Volunteer, Uxbridge Public Library – Uxbridge, ON - Assisted elementary school students with reading in French and English - Worked on comprehension and post-reading activities to ensure understanding of content Apr/May 2014 Student Teacher, CTEP 100 Hour Internship, Uxbridge Secondary School – Uxbridge, ON Provided assistance and instruction to Grade 9 Academic Core and Immersion French classes under the guidance and direction of a host teacher Prepared and implemented course material focusing on oral and written communication, literacy and grammar, as well as promoting proper study and test-taking skills Jun/July 2011 Camp Counselor, Montessori School Summer Camp – Unionville, ON Assisted with supervising and taking care of children aged 2-6 during field trips Responsible for monitoring groups during snack and play time ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS & CERTIFICATES 2016 Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification and Registration- University of Toronto Dean’s List Certificate, University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, Scarborough, Ontario 2014 Certificate of Completion of University of Toronto Summer Abroad Program, Institut de Touraine, Tours, France 2011 Pickering High School French Award, Ajax, Ontario 2010 Pickering High School Academic Proficiency Award, Ajax, Ontario Pickering High School Extra-curricular Arts Award, Ajax, Ontario- Pickering High School Honours Certificate, Ajax, Ontario 2009 International Dragon Boat Federation Gold, Silver, Bronze medals at Dragon Boat World Cup Championships as member of Canada’s National Junior Team, Prague, Czech Republic REFERENCES Laurel Galt Luciano Manserra Luiza Barbu Principal Head of International Languages/ French Department Head/ Uxbridge Public School Full-Time Teacher Full-Time Teacher - Pickering High School Unionville Montessori School - Ext. 4265 -