MARISSA MOUNTFORD,
B.A., B.Ed., O.C.T., N.S.T.U.
A Lifetime of Learning
Welcome to my portfolio. I am an Acadia University and Western University graduate who has been teaching with the Durham District School Board since October 2018. In Summer 2020 I relocated back to the East Coast and am living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In September 2020 I was hired with the HRCE. Here you will find all my necessary application information, as well as some information on who I am, what I do and how I do it. I consider myself a life long learner and am looking forward to the opportunities to better myself as a teacher through daily reflection as well as personal and professional development.
RESUMÉ
NSTC #716001
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OCT #691681
EDUCATION
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April 2018, Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario
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May 2015, Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S.
Spring, 2011,
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Cartwright High School, Blackstock, ON.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Special Education Part 1
EXPERIENCE
Long Term Substitute - January 2020 to Present
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
Rockingham Elementary
-Long term position substituting for permanent Phys. Ed. teacher
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Substitute Teacher - September 2020 to Present
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
-Substitute coverage for permanent teachers
Occasional Teacher - September 2018 to June 2020
Durham District School Board
-Occasional coverage for permanent teachers
Seasonal Nanny/caregiver - April 2013 to Present
Private family - Bethany, ON
-Responsible for childcare, household management, child development, and education for children aged 2 months-6 years
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Level II ski instructor - January 2007 to April 2018
Kawartha Ski and Snowboard School - Bethany, ON
-Coordinating, teaching, reflecting and assessing childrens’ and adults’ skiing.
Tutor - 2010 to 2020
Private Tutoring - Port Perry, ON
-Academic tutoring for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
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Teaching Experience
Long Term Substitute Position HRCE (Phys. Ed.) - January 2021 to Present
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Substitute Teaching HRCE - September 2020 to Present
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Occasional Teaching DDSB - October 2018 to June 2020
.5 LTO- November 2018 to June 2019
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Grade 3/4 Math, Phys. Ed. & Kindergarten DPA, Cartwright Central Public School
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.9 LTO- October 2019 to April 2020 (including set up and management of online classrooms during Covid-19)
Grade ¾ Homeroom, Grade 5 Visual Arts, Cartwright Central Public School
Practice Teaching
Semester II-2018
2 months
Driftwood Park Public School, Waterloo District School Board - Grade ½ classroom
Semester I-2017
2 months
Driftwood Park Public School, Waterloo Region District School Board - Grade â…˜ classroom
Semester II-2017
1.5 months
Wortley Road Public School, Thames Valley District School Board - Grade â…˜ classroom
Semester I-2016
1 month
Elgin Court Public School, Thames Valley District School Board - Grade â…” classroom
Alternative Field Experiences
December 2017- Developmental Education Classroom
1 month
Driftwood Park Public School, Waterloo Region District School Board
April 2018 – Special Education Head
1 month
Vista Hills Public School, Waterloo Region District School Board
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES
February 2020- Nova Scotia Teaching License
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February 2020- Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Ontario Provincial Police, Whitby, ON
September 2018 - Police Vulnerable Sector Check - Ontario Provincial Police, Port Perry, ON
August 2018 – OCT Certificate of Qualification and Registration
March 2017 - Role of the Learning Support Teacher (LST) in Ontario Classrooms
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March 2017 - Mental Health Literacy: An Introduction
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February 2016 - Fetal Alcohol and Other Neurobehavioral Conditions: Understanding & Application of the FASCETS Brain-Based Approach
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VOLUNTEERISM
September 2007-December 2015 - Geriatric Initiative of Volunteers for the Elderly (G.I.V.E.)
September 2013-April 2015 - Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience (S.M.I.L.E.)
Valuable Experiences
Designing and Implementing Online Classroom
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-I was able to develope and execute a fully online classroom during Covid-19.
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-I was able to communicate and coach parents effectively in nagivating and using the online classroom with their children.
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Report Card & IEP Writing
-I was able to gain experience writing report cards and IEP's for my students for both semesters.
Grade 3 EQAO
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-I was able to create an EQAO preparation plan, carry it out with my students and administer the Mathematics portion of the test.
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Numeracy Coaches
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-I was given the opportunity to work one on one with Durham District School Board numeracy coaches in the school to learn how to properly find and use board approved resources, administer and moderate PRIME and create a data driven approach to lesson planning and how to properly create rich and purposeful lessons. The coaches were also invaluable in being available to answer my questions about creating and following an EQAO guide that best fit my students unique social and learning challenges.
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Extracurriculars
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-As an LTO on staff at the school I was able to get involved in extracurriculars such as, the talent show, junior girls' basketball, holiday concerts, recognition assemblies and Track and Field Day.
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Co-teaching
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-As a .5 LTO I shared a classroom with another teacher who taught the latter half of the day with the same class. We shared a classroom and collaborated in EQAO planning, classroom management as well as report card and IEP writing.
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REFERENCES
David O'Brien - Vice Principal (Rockingham Elementary)
P: (902) 457-8986
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Brian Toner - Principal (Rockingham Elementary)
P: (902) 457-8986
Brenda Young - Principal (Cartwright Central Public School)
P: (905) 986-4227
Jill Seeny - Special Education Resource Teacher (Cartwright Central public School)
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Joanne Docherty - Vice Principal (Grove School)
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REFERENCE LETTERS
TESTIMONIALS
Word on the Street
I am confident that Marissa will be a valuable teacher to any school community as she is willing to take initiatives to provide a positive learning environment not only for her students for the school community.
Jessica Bearinger
With her strong moral character and nurturing and compassionate demeanour, Marissa will be an asset to any organization; she has our full and unwavering endorsement.
Mike & Julie Nicholls
I have no doubt that Marissa will be a phenomenal teacher. Her caring personality, keen sense of wonder and organizational skills will make her an asset to any classroom or school she joins.
Charity Frey
WORK GALLERY
Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
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Anonymous
GET IN TOUCH
9 Mica Cres, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3P 0G7, Canada
(902) 670-7647