OANA DANA SAROIU

131 Aberfoyle Avenue, Apt. 8, Hamilton, ON L8K 4S2

(416) 388 8783 dana.saroiu@gmail.com twitter.com/MsSaroiu
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OCT Registration #: 663996

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education P/J Qualification
Brock University, Hamilton, Ontario

2014 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

York University, Toronto, Ontario

2007 2012

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
June, 2015 Present

Classroom Volunteer, K-4

John W. Boich Elementary School, HDSB

Support teachers in developing, preparing and delivering lessons

Assist with organizing and implementing school events, such as the Fun Fair

Provide guidance to students on an individual and small group basis

Develop and create electronic documents for student handouts and parent
communications

Organize classroom materials and student portfolios

Student Teacher, Grade 3

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School, HWCDSB

March May, 2015

Planned a Number and Numeracy unit, incorporating hands-on activities, group

work, 3-part lesson plans, differentiated instructions, and several assessment
tasks and activities

Developed several sets of assessment and evaluation rubrics based on studentgenerated learning goals and success criteria

Developed activities and lessons incorporating use of technology in the teaching,

learning and assessment process

Prepared and implemented creative, engaging hands-on activities in various

subjects, including math, literacy and arts

Created a password-protected classroom website to celebrate student success

and communicate with students and parents

Student Teacher, Grade 4/5

Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School, HWCDSB

September December, 2014

Developed and implemented a Grade 5 Human Body science unit, including

interactive experiments, differentiated instruction, and comprehensive
assessment and evaluation tasks

Prepared and delivered 3-part lesson plans in math, incorporating collaborative

learning through group work, real life application and manipulatives

Prepared assessment tracking documents for weekly literacy activities, such as word
study, in order to track individual student progress

Created a school chess club for all grades and levels, integrating the game with
math and problem solving skills

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

February May, 2014

Chess Instructor
Chess Institute of Canada

Delivered chess lessons in lunchtime and after-school programs for beginner and
intermediate levels to students of various ages

Personalized lesson plans according to group needs and time restrictions

Integrated learning of additional skills through chess, including cooperation and

problem solving

Classroom Volunteer, Grade 1

Finch Public School, TDSB

September December, 2012

Aided in implementation of classroom management strategies

Co-created Book Bags reading program for students of various reading levels

Provided guidance and assistance to students with learning difficulties

Classroom Volunteer, Grade 2/3

Blessed Trinity Catholic School, TCDSB

January June, 2012

Worked one-on-one and in small groups with students requiring assistance

Delivered lessons in literacy, visual arts, and math with teacher supervision

Contributed to student evaluation by aiding in grading and administering

standard evaluation tests

CERTIFICATES
Building Futures (Teachers Engaging and Communicating with Parents; Building

2014

Inclusive and Accepting Classrooms; Learning and Teaching Mathematics: A Support for
Primary/Junior Teachers)

Teach Nutrition Healthy Living Workshop

2014

Teaching With Technology

2015

Visual Strategies for Supporting Students with ASD Workshop

2015

WSIB Workshop for HWCDSB

2015

Combines Grades Workshop

2015