Leanne Takman

nantakm at gmail dot com

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2017 University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON — Faculty of Education, B.A., Education

• 2008 York University, Toronto, ON — Faculty of Health, B.A., Specialized Honours Kinesiology & Health Science

• Languages: Proficient English, French Immersion Certificate

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2016-Present — Student Teacher, Carson Grove Elementary School; Ottawa, ON  

• Created and implemented differentiated lesson plans for a grade 1 class of primarily English Language Learners 

• Taught resiliency to students with trauma 

2015-2016 — Student Teacher, Hopewell Avenue Public School; Ottawa, ON

• Implemented cross-curricular lessons to a high energy grade 5 class 

• Adapted lesson plans to meet the need of students with exceptionalities e.g. hearing impaired 

• Helped implement Genius Hour 

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CONTRIBUTION TO A LEARNING COMMUNITY 

2015-Present — Comprehensive School Health Member, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON 

• CSHappiness Week

2016-Present — Annual Student Teacher Conference Committee Member, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

• Collaboratively planned and organized a 3 day conference for Faculty of Education in April, Sponsorship acquisition

October 2016 — Volunteer Facilitator, DILA Conference, Ottawa, ON

• Facilitated discussion with grade 10 students to increase awareness of social issues pertaining to their civics class. DILA Conference with Ian Bingeman (DILA Youth Program Coordinator) 

2009-2014 — Kinesiologist, Active Therapy Works, Toronto, ON

• Exercise prescription and supervision for physical rehabilitation. Modalities: U/S, Infrared, IFC, TENS, MIC, IST, Cervical/Lumbar Traction. AROM/ grip strength measurements. Subjective reports.

2013-2014 — Editor, Dina Arruda Consulting, Toronto, ON

• Edited Clinical Assessment Reports, Powerpoint presentations for MIG/ SABs, and Assisted with seminars to educate regarding the MIG and SABs.

 

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 

March 2017 — OCDSB How to Support English Language Learners, Online

• Instructor: Lee-Ann Scott
   — OCDSB Assistive Technology: Volunteer Support for LD Students, Online

• Instructor: Lee-Ann Scott

• Introduced to Assistive Technology, Universal Design for Learning, and basic training in several AT software programs including: Dragon Naturally Speaking and Google Read&Write

January 2017 — Tribes TLC Training January, Ottawa, ON

• Inclusion and community building in the classroom

April 2016 — The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA): Coaching in Ontario Schools

• Lead by Sean Clay (CIOS Coordinator) 

August 2015 — Summer Math Program, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa 

• Lead by Dr.Christine Suurtamm & Dr.Barbara Graves 

 

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

2016-Present — Carson Grove Elementary School; Ottawa, ON

• Organized and implemented a task based "instant challenge" STEM club for grade 5 students. Field excursion with grade 1 class. Volunteer with grade 1 class 

2015-2016 — Hopewell Avenue Public School; Ottawa, ON

• Volunteered for Track and Field, Winter concert, Blizzard Bazaar, Volleyball