JOHN
Linhares
skills
I am passionate about art, the creative process, thinking outside the box,
striving to be my best and about the effective use of technology
in the 21st Century Learning Environment to reach every child in fostering their
God-given talents.
areas
of Expertise
Artist
Experience in fine arts painting,
drawing, sculpting; Set design and
costuming- School level and community
level productions; Event decorator (Weddings,
School openings/blessings; Cake artist;
Floral design and arranging; Photography
Technology Lead Teacher
SAMR Model, SmartBoard and IVP Savvy,
iPads, Chromebooks, Building Digital
Citizenship, Microsoft Classroom/
Schoology for effective 21st
Century teaching, assessment
and feedback, Remind, Twitter,
Microsoft Office365, Coding
Adobe Creative Cloud
Leadership Experience
Aspiring Leaders,
Technology Lead, Senior Teacher,
Division Leader, Host Teacher,
School Improvement Teams,
Parent Council, Education for All,
Courage to Lead
education
Bachelor of Education, York University
Primary-Junior Division 1997-2000
Bachelor of Arts, York University
Spanish Major 1995-2000
additional
qualifications
Special Education Specialist,
UOIT and DCDSB, January 2016
Religious Education Specialist,
OECTA, 2003-2004
Intermediate Additional Basic Qualification
Dramatic Arts
University of Windsor, Sept-Dec 2017
St. Elizabeth Seton, DCDSB,
2016-Present (8)
St. Elizabeth Seton, DCDSB,
2013-2016 (CCT Visual Arts, 1-8)
Our Lady of Wisdom, TCDSB
2000-2005 (JK, 5,6)
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys,
DCDSB, 2012-2013 (5,6)
St. Anthony Daniel, DCDSB,
2011-2012 (3,4)
St. John The Evangelist
DCDSB, 2005-2008 (5,6)
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, DCDSB
2008-2011 (5,6)
teaching
experience Est 2000
contact
Professional Development
John.Linhares@dcdsb.ca
Certified Apple Trainer, Nurturing Inclusive
Schools (Equity Course),
647 999 8005
Principles of ABA, Coding is Cool (SOE),
SafeTALK , Supporting Students with Autism,
@MrJLinhares
Restorative Justice Circles ,
Intro to iPads in Special Education
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