ADA WONG
RESUME
Education
Candidate for Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior Division
University of Ottawa
2022 - Present
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Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2024
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Teaching Subjects: Mathematics and Science - Physics
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Cohort: Urban Communities
Certificate in Meteorology
York University
Bachelor of Mathematics, Honours Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo
2011
2010
Teaching Experiences
Teacher Candidate
Ridgemont High School
September 2023 - February 2024
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Collaborated with math teachers to deliver engaging thinking activities for grade 9 math students
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Developed and taught ELD mathematics lessons using adjusted teaching strategies and simplified language to meet the needs of multilingual learners
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Supported in the math help room to guide students with their math homework questions
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Connected positively with students in the Garden Club to promote their interests and knowledge in gardening
Teacher Candidate
Ottawa Technical Secondary School
November 2022 - April 2023
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Developed and taught a grade 9 science unit on Electricity using engaging hands-on experiments, virtual simulations, and coding activities
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Developed and taught a grade 11 math unit on Personal Finance
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Worked one-one-one with students in Student Success and used wide range of teaching strategies to address differentiated learning needs
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Supported a grade 12 field trip to Algonquin College where students learn about the possible options after high school
Senior Trainer
Seriously Addictive Mathematics Hong Kong
October 2017 - July 2022
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Instructed mathematical concepts in detail and effectively to students
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Devised customized teaching methods to suit individuals' learning styles
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Assessed homework and monitored each student's learning progress
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Encouraged students by providing positive and constructive feedback to students which contributed in boosting their math confidence levels
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Communicated with parents regularly on students' learning progress
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Managed class schedules and other administrative duties
Private Math Tutor
Ongoing
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Evaluated students' ability and prepared lessons accordingly
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Sourced and designed lesson materials
Professional Development
EdStudiO Teacher Education Student Leadership Team
University of Ottawa
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Planned and delivered a Lego Robotics workshop for Teacher Candidates to introduce EdStudiO, the new multidimensional research and teaching facility at University of Ottawa
June – October 2023
150-Hour TEFL Certificate
University of Toronto
2017
Community Involvement
Teaching Assistant
Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto Chinese School
January 2014 - August 2017
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Supported head teacher by preparing classroom resources and carrying out classroom operations
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Ensured students understand the material taught and motivated them to participate in class
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Prepared the classroom at the beginning of each class
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Answered enquiries from parents in an assuring and professional manner by understanding their concerns
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Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrator through developing mutual understandings and fulfilling commitments
Secretary
Buddha's Light International Association - Young Adult Division (BLIA-YAD) Toronto
January 2014 - August 2017
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Coordinated various functions such as interfaith forum, youth conference, fundraising dinners, etc.
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Arranged and ensured that supplies and facilities requested by event organizers have been prepared and booked
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Organized regular meetings: prepared agenda and minutes, contacted members to attend
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Maintained a directory of members and responded to all members' inquiries
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Composed event promotions through email and social media