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2000/02 
Education Officer, Student Achievement Division, Ontario Ministry of Education
  • coordinate cross-ministry team to support school boards with professional development in response to COVID-related school closures
  • co-research and co-develop assessment-related policy
  • support provincial implementation of government initiatives with the curriculum, assessment and student success policy branch
  • leverage digital technology to facilitate effective communication and collaboration cross-ministry and between ministry and provincial partners

Classroom Teacher, Tomken Road Senior Public School, Peel DSB
  • develop and deliver and effective and engaging Math and Science program for Grade 7 & 8 learners, using a blended, guided model
  • develop and deliver an integrated, inquiry model program for Grade 6
  • differentiate for students with ASD, Behaviour Concerns, LDs, etc.
  • participate on Climate Committee
  • Coordinate OFIP Tutoring

Classroom Teacher, Dixie Public School, Peel DSB
  • deliver problem-based, constructivist, literacy-linked numeracy, Arts, Science &   Social  Studies programs (see draft curriculum map here)
  • assess, evaluate and plan instruction according to the TLCP,  collaborating w/ grade level team colleagues & support staff
  • communicate with families
  • prepare ELLs and Students with Special Needs for EQAO
  • coordinate OFIP tutoring program
  • mentor and host pre-service teacher candidates and social work students
Assistant Professor of Education, Tyndale University College
  • develop and deliver courses in the areas of Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, ESL and 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, Silverthorn P.S., 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 classes

Student Work Study Teacher, Peel District School Board
(short term assignment w/ the Ministry of Ed. Jan - Jun 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 & Classroom Teacher, Grade 3/4, Oakridge
  • 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 Intervention Program for at-risk grade 6 students
  • participate in Statistical Neighbours Triad work 
  • mentor and supervise teacher candidates from two Universities

Program Resource Consultant,  Peel DSB
  • 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
  • advise and co-plan field office Professional Development direction on Superintendent's Steering Committee
  • act as vice principal for short term assignment in a K-8 school in spring 2008

Classroom Teacher,  Peel District School Board (PDSB)
  • develop and implement IEP for 18 students with special needs, participated on ISRC
  • develop & deliver Music for grades 1-4, ESL Gr. 1-8
  • act as an ESL resource and support person for staff 
  • instruct intermediate core subjects, including provincial testing preparation & delivery
  • assess, communicated w/staff, students and families regarding student progress

Administrative and Program Director,  “Discover Toronto: A Multiple Intelligences Approach to the City”
  • manage the daily operation of a small summer program for gifted learners
  • develop, plan  and deliver  syllabus, and communicate with parents of campers

Summer Club Instructor, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
  • develop, plan and deliver courses for children
  • ensure safe and proper use of Museum materials, galleries and specimens
I always appreciate your no-bs, positive, in-it-for-the-students attitude that prevails on all of the work that you do.
(colleague, 2021)
The community you have created in your classroom is so positive and respectful, which is a clear marker of the amazing work you're doing with your kids!"
(classroom visitor, 2016)
You are a very creative and fun teacher! I love the way you make us talk to our group classmates -- it's a very nice way to get us to not be so shy, and to get to know our classmates!"
(Grade 7 Student, 2014)
Ms. Teschow, your students are engaged in the critical thinking process.  [My daughter] still remembers some of the activities you did with great fondness. Your summative assessment practices were bar none especially your oral and written feedback." 
 (Former Parent, 2016)
She explains everything clearly, even to people who don't understand math."
(grade 3 Student, 2013)
Ms Teschow, thanks for your dedication and commitment to your students.
We appreciate your hard work." 
(parent, 2013)
Impressed and amazed at the curriculum -- great job!"  (parent, 2013)
Vera is a valued member of our staff here at Tomken."  (TPA, 2016)
Vera easily establishes a positive rapport with students, and demonstrates genuine respect and care for them."  (TPA, 2011)
Thanks again for having me in your classroom. It is always so inspiring to be there and take away so many of your wonderful ideas. I really appreciate how much you share with me, and what information I take away with me I hope you know goes right into my own classroom!"
(Teacher Classroom Visitor, 2013)
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