Teaching & Facilitation Experience

current











2008 - current








2010-11






Spring 2010






2008 - 2010








2003 - 2008







1998 - 2003
Classroom Teacher, Dixie Public School, Peel District School Board (PDSB)
 - develop an effective Literacy program, following Daily 5 and
   Fountas & Pinell models, for Grade 3 learners
- deliver problem-based, constructivist, literacy-linked numeracy, Arts,
   Science & Social Studies programs
- assess, evaluate and plan instruction according to the TLCP, 
  collaborating with grade level team colleagues and support staff
- communicate with families
- prepare ELLs and Students with Special Needs for EQAO
- coordinate OFIP tutoring for 5 groups of students, led by school staff

Assistant Professor of Education, Tyndale University College & Seminary, Toronto
 - develop and deliver pre-service courses in the areas of Classroom
    Management, Differentiated Instruction, ESL and Integrated Arts 
 - provide guidance and support to teacher candidates K-10
 - collaborate with colleagues from across Canada and the US in team
    planning, assessment and program delivery of instructionally
    intelligent pre-service teacher education
 - organize and prepare OCT accredidation application documents
    and evidence room

Teacher (part-time), Silverthorn Public School, Peel District School Board
 - develop proposal for and co-ordinate OFIP tutoring team
 - offer EQAO literacy support to Grade 3 classes
 - program for Gifted students, Kindergarten Arts and Grade 4/5
   Drama

Student Work Study Teacher, Peel District School Board (PDSB)
(short term assignment w/ the Ministry of Ed. Jan - June 2010)
 - research, as part of a short term study team, student work just
    below provincial standard, and report  findings back to the Literacy
    and Numeracy Secretariat
 - facilitate teacher moderation and job-embedded professional
    learning throughout the teaching and learning critical pathway

Junior Chair & ClassroomTeacher, Grade 3/4, Oakridge P.S. 
 - develop, deliver, assess differentiated program for English
   Language Learners in a combined grade setting
 - facilitate Literacy-based Teaching & Learning Critical Pathway for
    junior team colleagues
 - co-plan and deliver OFIP Numeracy program for at-risk grade 6's
 - participate in Statistical Neighbours Triad work 
 - mentor and supervise teacher candidates from two different
   Universities

Program Resource Consultant,  Peel District School Board
 - collaborate with other Board staff to develop and deliver workshops
   for teachers and administrators at school, Board and Ministry levels 
 - communicate Board initiatives and school needs to teachers and
   administrators
 - advise field office PD direction on Superintendent's Steering
   Committee
 - act as vice principal for short term assignment in spring of 2008

Classroom Teacher,  Peel District School Board (PDSB)
 - developed & implemented IEPs for 18 students with special needs, 
   participated on ISRC
 - developed & delivered Music program for grades 1-4, ESL for
   students in Grades 1-8
 - acted as a resource & support person for staff surrounding ESL
 - instructed intermediate core subjects, including provincial testing
    preparation and delivery
 - assessed, and communicated w/staff, students & families regarding 
   student progress
"Vera, I have really enjoyed our time together, and have learned soooooooooooo much from you (listening to you and watching you). Thank you for your unbelievable commitment and creative ways of making this year full of meaningful learning for each of us."
      
     (Teacher Candidate, 2011)
"Vera easily establishes a positive rapport with students, and demonstrates genuine respect and care for them."
                           (TPA, 2011)
"I come away from your course with many, many positive learning experiences... you were made to be a teacher!"
      
     (Teacher Candidate, 2010)
"Super background knowledge and extremely practical ideas!"

    (Workshop Attendee, 2009)
"Ms. Teschow has a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the learning needs of all students; she uses her observations to build positive relationships with students and parents to improve student learning."

                           (TPA, 2008)

Selected Workshops & Series (Facilitator)

Feb 2012 - Peel
Arts Alive Arts Conference for Teachers

Feb 2012 - Peel
Peel Environmental Education Conference for Educators (PEECE)

June 2011 - ETFO - York
Assessment and Effective Communication (full day professional learning for new teachers)

May 2011 - ETFO - Windsor
Critical Literacy in the Arts (3-hour session for LTO teachers in Essex)

March/April 2011 - Peel District School Board
Graphic and Instructional Intelligence (3-part series for teachers)

February 2011 - CEE School, Honduras
Brain Based Learning, Assessment for Learning, Engaging Mathematical Learners
with Pattern Blocks (more info here)

January 2011 - Island Air Flight School
Instructional Strategies for Ground School (an introductory session for Ground School Instructors)

July 2010 - Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Kingston
Math for Junior Teachers - more info here

August 2010 - Summer Institute, Peel District School Board
Graphic Intelligence; Playing with Possibilities (Based on the work of Barrie Bennett)

August 2010 - Faculty Retreat, Tyndale University College
The Backpack (co-presented with my Ed Dept Colleagues for our UC faculty colleagues)

2009 - Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Toronto and St Catharine's
Preparing for a 3/4 Split:  The First 20 Days

2008/2009 - Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, North Bay
Classroom Assessment (3-part series for teachers)

2008 - Multiple Births Canada Conference
Fostering Literacy in Young Multiples

2007, 2008, 2009 - Toronto Parents of Multiple Births Association (TPOMBA)
Toddler Talk for Parents of Multiples
Literacy Development in Young Multiples
Sleep Issues for Families with Multiples

2005 - 2007 - Peel District School Board & LNS/MInistry of Education
Board Trainer for Early Math Strategy - multiple sessions
3-part summer series for primary and junior teachers
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