Amanda Molnar 
OCT Certified Teacher, Technology Coach, & Training Developer 
Toronto, Canada & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
T: +60-17-305-3597   
E: amolnar@lakeheadu.ca 
 
 

Biography &  Amanda is currently working on her Masters of Education for Change from Lakehead University, focusing on 
Highlights  decolonizing international teacher education and volunteering in Southeast Asia; her masters portfolio will be 
the creation of a new training program for teachers in developing countries. She approaches teaching & 
learning through the lens of holistic, democratic pedagogy & social justice. 
 
Amanda developed a free, open-source grade tracking program that works with the Ontario assessment system 
and can be modified to fit other curricula. She has threaded subject-centred learning, technology, and language 
support throughout her courses and has produced papers and training to help other teachers do the same. 

Awards  Sunway International School Most Promising Young Teacher Award (2017) 
Based on nominations from peers and decided on by a panel of principals 
Sunway Education Group, Student Appreciation of Teaching Award (2016) 
Presented on behalf of the student body to the teacher with the highest course evaluation scores. 

Published  Leveraging Technology to Facilitate Critical Multilingual Pedagogy (author) 

Papers  An analysis of international education and anti-racist pedagogy in Malaysia centred around the use of technology 
as a pedagogical tool.  
MS Teams and Google Classroom: Preliminary Qualitative Comparisons & User Feedback 
(co-author) 
Assessment of two learning management systems with qualitative feedback from teachers and students.  

 
Internal: Sunway International School  External 
Professional  - COP's (conversations, observations and products) via  - Leveraging Technology to Facilitate 
Development  technology (2017)  Multilingual, Anti-Racist Pedagogy - Sunway 
- Project development round table (2016 & 2017)  Pre-University Conference & Sunway Canadian 
Sessions  - Supporting English language learners (2017)  Program Team Building Day (2016)  
Facilitated  - Self-directed edu-tech professional development  - Take Back the Classroom - Implementing 21st 
with supporting website (2017)  Century Teaching Tools - Association of 
- Introduction to Google Classroom & tools (multiple  International Malaysian Schools Annual 
sessions 2015-2017)  Conference & Sunway University Programs PD 
- Advanced Google tools (multiple sessions 2015-2017)  (2016)   
- Gradesheets tips & tricks (2016 & 2017)  - Transitioning to the G Suite for Education 
- Sunway Technology Carousel Unconference (2016 &  Model - Sunway University & Pre-University 
2017) (Organized & presented)  board members & leadership meetings (2016)  

Ontario  Business Curriculum Chair, Classroom Teacher, & Lead Technology Coach 
Teaching  Sunway International School (SIS) | July 2015 - December 2018 
Program  Curriculum Chair: 
Experience  -- Facilitated department meetings. provided PD and collaboration for new pedagogical tools (i.e. COP’s) 
Significantly increased the cohesiveness of the department through community building 
Classroom Experience: 
- IB Economics, Marketing (BMI3C), Business Leadership (BOH4M), and Accounting (BAF3M) 
- Developed a flipped classroom model and increased student engagement, grades, and ELL learner support.  
- Successfully taught five semesters of paperless courses, including the first ever paperless exams at SIS. 
Technology Coach: 
- Developed, implemented, and customized a new, free, open-source grade book program as part of the 
technology coaching team that incorporates Ontario curriculum requirements, works with Google tools, and 
saves teachers administration time. 
- Facilitated technology coaching for Google Classroom and related educational technology tools through 
staff professional development seminars, online learning, and on-the-job assistance. 
- Assisted administration by streamlining support systems reducing feedback time and teacher workload. 
- Developed a new electronic teaching binder system which was implemented across the Canadian program. 
Extracurricular Activities: 
- Worked with DECA International to establish the first ever Southeast Asian DECA conference (April 2017) 
 - Initiated the formation of the first SIS Cooking Club, growing it to a consistent 20 members. 
- Other Clubs and Extracurricular activities: Student Council, Model United Nations Club, Floorball club, Social 
Enterprise Business Case Competition Advisor, and Wellness Week Staff Organizer. 
- Led the staff social committee for two years.  
Teacher Candidate: Business & Accounting | September 2014 – May 2015 
Internship - Quinte Secondary School, Belleville, Ontario, Canada 
- Financial Accounting Principles (BAT4M) and Food and Nutrition (HFN1O & HFC3M) 
- Facilitated, taught in, and oversaw operations in the student-run cafeteria  
Placement #2 – East York Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
- Introduction to Accounting (BAF3M), Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals (BOH4M), and 
Business Leadership: Becoming a Manager (BOG4E) 
- Introduced and fully integrated technology-based learning into all taught subjects 
Placement #1 - North Toronto Collegiate Institute (NTCI), Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
- Information and Communication Technology (BTT1O) and Financial Accounting Principles(BAT4M) 
- Integrated problem-posing and contextual learning into all facets of the curriculum through case-based 
lessons, inquiry activities, critical debates, and differentiated assessments. 
- Organized the promotion, organization and execution of the first annual NTCI Business School Summit. 
- Participated as a staff advisor to the NTCI Wellness Committee, providing guidance and attending meetings. 

Other  Teacher Training Program Developer (Volunteer) 

Education  DJA Academy, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | 2017-Present 
- Developing a research-based program aimed at decolonizing international school teacher training  
Experience  - Working towards producing a full program plan, trainee resource, and textbook to be distributed (free of 
charge) both in Malaysia and in other areas as needed.  
 
ESL Teacher, Grades 10-12 
Zhengzhou #47 High School, Zhengzhou, Henan, China | 2013-2014 
Education Program Consultant & Staff Writer  
YOUniversity Hub, Online (Based in Canada) | 2014-2015 

Other Work  Senior accountant (In Charge Auditor) – 2012-2013  

Experience  Staff Accountant (associate) – 2009-2012 
KPMG LLP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

Volunteer  - Southeast Asia 2018 (Planned): providing teacher training and support at two schools in Nepal.  
- Judge, DECA Ontario - Toronto Regionals and Provincials (2014-2015) 
Experience  - Attendee, TEDxToronto (2012, 2014) 
- Executive Member, University of Toronto Hart House Farm Committee (2014-2015) 

Education   MEd (Education for Change) Portfolio Route - Lakehead University (Canada) | 
2018-Present 
Focus: Social Justice Education 
Portfolio Topic: Decolonizing international teacher education (anti-racist and culturally-inclusive teacher training) 
 
Bachelor of Education, Secondary - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the 
University of Toronto (OISE/UT) | 2014-2015 
Teachable Subjects: Business Studies and Accounting 
 
TEFL Certification - University of Toronto | 2014-2015 
Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Smith School of Business, Queen’s University | 2010 
Bachelor of Commerce - Smith School of Business, Queen's University | 2006 - 2010 

Professional  International Baccalaureate | 2016 

Certifications  Economics Category 1 Certified  
Google - G Suite For Education | 2017 
- Google Certified Trainer (2017) 
- Google Certified Educator Level 2 (2016) 
Ontario Certified Teacher | 2015 
Chartered Professional Accountant (Cpa Ca) | 2015 
Chartered Professional Accountants Of Ontario 

Interests  - Yoga, cooking, scuba diving, reading biographies, travelling and volunteering 
- Completed the first level of Culinary Arts training from George Brown college in 2011.