selected workshops and Series (facilitator)
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Winter/Spring 2022 - Holland College
Polls, Collaborative Docs and other Tools for Engaging Students Online, a 3-part lunch and learn series for Adult Education Instructors; Engaging Thinking with Mentimeter and Other Digital Tools, a 2-part online series to support post-secondary instructors in integrating digital tools into their teaching & assessment repertoire 2016-2021 - Ontario Ministry of Education Over 200 webinars on equity and inclusion/CRRP, curriculum, assessment, remote learning and other topics for educators and pre-service teacher educators K-12 May/June 2016 - K-W, Oshawa & Hamilton Occasional Teacher Locals Making Math Happen for the OT, full day session to support teacher mathematical literacy and 21-Century Pedagogy April 2016 - Grand Erie Teachers Local Using Math Conferences and Centres to Support Student Learning April 2016 - Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) Equity Conference Inclusive SchoolPlace Starts Here, An introductory workshop offered through ETFO Provincial on creating a safe workplace and school for LGBTQ colleagues, students and their families February 2016 - Engaging Mind and Body: Ottawa- Carlton Teachers' PD Conference Math as a Vehicle for Social Justice in the 21 Century, Workshop on Promoting Growth Mindset and fostering a lens of Social Justice in the Math Classroom May 2015 - OAME Conference 2015 Math Centers in Intermediate? You Betcha! Differentiating Instruction and Promoting Growth Mindset in the Intermediate Math Classroom, OTF-TLC research project overview April 2015 - Parent Numeracy Conference, PDSB Supporting your Child's Success in Primary Math, session for families of K-3 children School Year 2014/2015 - ETFO Classroom Management for OTs, 2-part series in various locations across Ontario July 2014 - ETFO Summer Academy Supplies for the Supply Teacher, a 3-day session for OTs in Guelph June 2014 - Presenters on the Road, ETFO - Ottawa, Minden Math Fun for Math Phobic Teachers February 2014 - Teach for Argentina Summer Institute Engaging English Language Learners in High Needs Populations August 2013 - CONTACT Atlantic Teacher Conference Teaching Social Justice through Classroom Conversations July 2013 - Summer Institute, ETFO Surviving & Thriving as an Occasional Teacher May 2013 - OAME Smart Bansho Math Session for Primary/Junior/Intermediate Teachers Feb 2013 - Tyndale University Pre-service Visual Arts Day for P/J & J/I Teacher Candidates 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 |
Vera is a super dynamic online facilitator. Encouraging participants to try new things in a way that feels safe and low-risk. Models trying new things herself. Big fan. So many ideas and resources -- Vera has so much enthusiasm as a presenter!" Vera, I have really enjoyed our time together, and have learned sooooooooo 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." "I come away from your course with many, many positive learning experiences... you were made to be a teacher!" 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) Super background knowledge and very practical ideas " This session was very applicable in meeting my professional learning needs" (PL Day Participant, 2013) You are skilled and passionate about what you do; I have learned endless lessons from you about the profession, and I feel as though I am completely changed, and am grateful for it. I have learned from one of the best!" |