MONICA SEVERINO

monica.severino@ryerson.ca

123 Foxwell Street, Toronto, Ont. M6N 1Y9 (647) 460-4485

Education
Master of Teaching; Primary Junior
September 2015- June 2017
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Includes Primary/ Junior Teacher Certification with the Ontario College of Teachers
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Studies
September 2014 - June 2015
Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
Early Childhood Education Diploma
September 2011 - June 2013
George Brown College, Toronto, ON
Deans Honour List
April 2011 - June 2013
Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Program
March 2011 - June 2011
Seneca College, Toronto, ON

Teaching and Related Work Experience

Teacher Candidate, Full Day Kindergarten
February 2016 - March 2016
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School, TCDSB Toronto ON
60-75% teaching (Including lesson planning and assessment)
Implemented a play-based and inquiry approach through all subject areas
Participated in the Faith, Hope and Charity club and staff meetings
Attended Purposeful and Authentic Patterning in Kindergarten and Math and Mindset Workshop
Teacher Candidate, Grade 1
October 2015 - November 2015
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, TCDSB Toronto ON
30-60% of teaching(Including unit planning, lesson planning and assessment)
Delivered Math and Social Studies unit through inquiry and critical thinking approach
Participated in Mass ceremonies
Created bulletin boards that displayed student work
Student Teacher- Full Day Kindergarten
September 2014 - November 2014
St. Gregory's Catholic School, Toronto ON
Diversified the classroom by adding materials to reflect the Reggio Emilia approach that is encouraged
in full-day kindergarten classrooms.
Contributed observations made throughout interactions with children to form comments for
children's progressive reports.
Student Early Childhood Educator- Kindergarten Room
January 2014 - April 2014
'Yes I Can' Nursery School, Toronto, ON
Used the 'The Full- Day Early Learning Kindergarten-Program' document to play-based activities to
continue to extend children's interest.
Observed a special needs child using running and anecdotal records to create a developmental profile
to share with teachers. We discussed strategies that will accommodate the needs of the child.
Student Early Childhood Educator- Preschool Room
University of Toronto Early Learning Centre, Toronto ON
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January 2013 - April 2013

Used pedagogical documentation to communicate with families their child's current interest by
creating bulletin boards and family newsletters and photos.
Demonstrated knowledge of the community and resources available to children and their families in
curriculum by planning a field trip to the fire station and inviting a fire fighter to discuss fire safety.

Student Early Childhood Educator- Kindergarten Room

Mindwrex 4 Kids Day School, Toronto, ON

September 2012 - October 2012

Supervised outdoor play, also implemented activities outside to add to outdoor curriculum.
Assisted children with special needs throughout their transitions such as lunch and toileting routine.

Student Early Childhood Educator- Toddler Room

March 2012 - April 2012
Queen Street Child Care, Toronto, ON
Used the Early Learning for Every Child Today framework to plan curriculum based on the emergent
curriculum approach.
Contributed to environment by adding teacher-made materials, using diverse materials and fabrics to
represent children's ethnicities found within the room.
Student Early Childhood Educator- Kindergarten Room
October 2011 - December 2011
Macaulay Child Development Centre, Toronto, ON
Assisted with planning a field trip to the local library by confirming with librarian the scheduled date
and assisting with the transition of walking the children to and from the library.
Apprenticeship Student- Preschool Room
March 2011 - June 2011
Norseman-YMCA-Child Care Centre, Toronto, ON
Tailored curriculum accordingly to suit the child with special needs in the room, by offering kinesthetic
tools.
Co-op Student- Kindergarten Room
February 2011 - June 2011
All Saints Elementary School, Toronto, ON
Provided behaviour guidance strategies by helping the children share their emotions and ideas with
each other to promote perspective taking, and empathy

Relevant Work Experience

Part-Time Early Childhood Educator
June 2013 - Present
Early Learning Centre- University of Toronto
Agreed to independently manage a preschool classroom comprised of six children throughout two
weeks.
Worked collaboratively with each room partner to divide weekly tasks evenly and shared observations
made to enhance the child-centered curriculum.
Supervisor
June 2012 - August 2012
Under the Rainbow Before and After-School and Summer Camp, Toronto, ON
Planned and facilitated various activities including daily neighbourhood excursions with the children to
local parks and the swimming pool.
Took action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems, emergencies, and parent/caregiver
concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Volunteer Experience
Volunteer- Grade 6 Classroom

April 2016 - June 2016

St. James Catholic School, Toronto, ON

Assisted with afterschool program for EQAO support.
Assisted with Math and Language instruction. Worked one-on-one with children who required
assistance.
Volunteer-Grade 1/2 Classroom
October 2014 - Present
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School, Toronto, ON
Supported Grade 1/2 teacher by co-teaching particular aspect of the curriculum such as, Literacy and
Comprehension.
Volunteer- Grade 1 Classroom
September 2008 - June 2009
Santa Maria Catholic School, Toronto, ON
Assisted Grade 1 students with assigned seatwork while speaking and writing in Portuguese.

Professional Development
Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Conference
May 2016
Workshop: Show what you know: Teaching the curriculum using multiple intelligences to help ELLS.
Workshop: STEM and ELLS
Math and Mindset Workshop
Incorporating math throughout all subject areas

March 2016

Purposeful and Authentic Patterning in Kindergarten

Authentically incorporating patterning into the classroom.

March 2016

Educated in Child Abuse

Workshop: George Brown College

November 2, 2012

Member of Child Care Organization

Association of Early Childhood Education Ontario

October 2012 - Present