MICHELLE  WANG
michelle.yr.wang@gmail.com, 647-330-6880 (day & evening)
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RESUME

SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

    Strong leadership skills and curriculum building experiences as a camp program coordinator
    Acquired professional teaching skills differentiated for students with diverse learning styles and special needs
      from exposure to gifted, special education and students at various levels
    Time management, active listening and counseling skills demonstrated from residence don
    Promoted and inspired students to engage in life-long learning through creative inquiry, reflective practices and
      self-directed education from teaching practicum
    Self-motivated, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, responsible, innovative, dedicated, open-minded

EDUCATION

    Masters of Education, Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development   2011-2013
    Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON  
    Bachelor of Education (Concurrent) Intermediate/Senior: Biology, Visual Art   April 2011
    Bachelor of Science (Honours) with Distinction, Major: Biology  ( View )  2010
    Queen’s University, Kingston, ON  
    Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Ontario Scholar   ( View )  2006
    Arts York Fine Art Focus Program Certificate (4 Years) ( View )  2006
    Unionville High School, Markham, ON  

     

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

    Dean’s Honour List, Queen’s University     2007 - 2010
    Helen Arlis Denyes Scholarship for recognized academic excellence in Biology 2009
    J.E. Hawley Memorial Scholarship in Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering
    		2007
    Queen’s Golden Tam Award for Best Fashion Design ( View ) 2007
    Canada Millennium Excellence Award ( View ) 2006
    Queen’s University Excellence Scholarship and Entrance Awards ( View ) 2006
    York Region District School Board Academic Excellence Award ( View ) 2006

     

TEACHING EXPERIENCES

    Visual Art & Biology Teacher (See Details)   2010 - 2011
    LaSalle Secondary School, Kingston, ON (12 weeks)
    Visual Art Teacher 2009
    Pierre Elliot Trudeau High School, Markham, ON (3 weeks)
    Biology, General Science; Visual Art (Focus Program) Teacher 2008
    Unionville High School, Unionville, ON (3 weeks)
    Grade 6; 7 Teacher (Gifted Programs) 2007
    William Berczy Public School, Unionville, ON (2 weeks)

     

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCES

    Educational Researcher and Classroom Assistant 2011-Present
    Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto, ON (Partime)
    Research Assistant (Department of Human Development and Applied Psychology) 2011-Present
    Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto (Partime)
    Science and Engineering Explorations Program Coordinator (Paid)   2008 - 2010
    York University, North York, ON (10 summer months, full-time)
    OACUHO Rooted Residence Life Conference, (Presenter) (3 days), january, 2011
    Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (10 summer months, full-time)
    Mindfind Science Tutor (Paid) 2008 - 2009
    Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (2 months, part-time)
    Fine Arts Instructor (Volunteer) 2009 - 2010
    Expressions Art Program, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (2 months, part-time)

     

LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE EXPERIENCE

    Residence Senior Don-Chown; Victoria Hall (Paid) 2009 - 2011
    Residence Life, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (17 months, part-time)
    House President-Adelaide; Ban Righ Hall (Paid) 2008 - 2009
    Main Campus Residence Council, Queen’s University, Kingston, , ON (8 months, part-time)
    Peer Career Educator (Volunteer) 2009 - 2010
    Career Services, Queen’s University, Kingston, , ON (8 months, part-time)
    Discipline Facilitator-Chown Hall (Paid) 2007 - 2008
    Main Campus Residence Council, Queen’s University, Kingston, , ON (8 months, part-time)

     

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Professional Development Days, LaSalle Secondary School (Participant) (2 days) 2010
    Residences Don Training Program, Queen’s University (Participant) (5 weeks) 2008-2011
    Camps Staff Training Program, York University (Participant 2008-2010
    Quark Residence Life Conference, University of Guelph (Participant) (3 days) 2010
    Science Rendezvous (Presenter) 2009, 2010

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

    Co-President, Promotions Coordinator (Volunteer) 2007 - 2009
    The Chat Program, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (8 months, part-time)
     
    Fashion Designer-Project Red Charity Fashion Show (Volunteer) 2007 - 2009
    Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (8 months, part-time)
     
    Queen’s Dance Club (Participanty)  2008 - 2010
    Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (20 months, part-time)
     
    Co-President, Eco-Action Environmental Club (Volunteer) 2008 - 2010
    Unionville High School, Markham, ON (10 months, part-time)
     
    Library Adviser (Volunteer) 2008 - 2010
    Unionville High School, Markham, ON (16 months, part-time)

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

    Red Cross Standard First Aid + CPR-C + AED 2010
    Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
    		 2010
    Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Queen’s University 2010
    Intercultural Program Certificate, International Center, Queen’s University; 2010
    Lifesaving Society Anaphylaxis Rescuer 2008

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

    Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, Illustration and Microsoft Office
    Arts: fashion design, web design, environmental art, modern art, portraiture, ballet dance, hippop,
      modern, playing piano, flute, singing and dramatic arts
    Athletics: Swimming, skating, running, badminton, biking and martial arts

    ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

     

 

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