Daryn Caruso, OCT #537222

Phone: 905-872-2079 E-Mail: carusodaryn@gmail.com

Work Experience
Toronto District School Board 2017- Present
Toronto, Ontario

Occasional Teacher (Kindergarten – Grade Eight)

 Effectively managed diverse K-8 classrooms.

 Accurately followed the provided lesson plans to ensure continued student learning.
 Recorded detailed notes of student progress.
 Frequently requested to return to schools by principals and teachers due to positive working relationships.

Heritage International School 2013-2017

Cairo, Egypt

Grade 6 Teacher, )Elementary Mathematics Department Head) (2014-2017)

 Instructed students in the Manitoba curriculum.
 Individually catered for each student’s deficient areas in mathematics by creating supplemental teaching material.
 Implemented and wrote exam-preparation assessments to prepare students for secondary school exams.
 Planned and implemented

Grade 8 Math and Science Teacher (2013-2014)

 Communicated mathematical concepts, checked student notebooks, and marked progress regularly
 Assessed students regularly with weekly quizzes, mid-unit, and final unit assessments.
 Wrote provincially approved secondary examinations.

Grade 9 & 10 Physical Education Teacher (2013-2014)

 Created a dynamic learning environment for students by teaching a variety of sports, games, and covering a wide
variety of health topics.
 Used inquiry based education that allowed student guided questions to influence health topics focused on.
 Employed a variety of assignments including: multimedia presentations, debates, and student led activities.

Korea Kent Foreign School 2012-2013

Seoul, South Korea

Grade 2 Teacher
 Mentored a student teacher
 Co-wrote a customized Primary Years Program.
 Daily activities focused on increasing student emotional intelligence.
 Coached extracurricular: basketball, ball hockey, and soccer.
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Elite Educational Institute 2008-2009, 2012

Toronto, Ontario

Grade 1-12, English and Mathematics Instructor

 Instructed students in reading comprehension and writing development.

 Conducted SAT and SSAT preparation classes.

Gulfside Elementary School 2007-2008

Pasco County, Florida

Grade 4 Teacher (Practicum)

 Designed daily lesson plans to meet state academic standards

 Created a unit on the early history of the United States that included: formal debates, research assignments, and
role-play presentations to engage students.

Presteign Heights Elementary School 2004-2006

Toronto, Ontario

Grade 5 Assistant (Volunteer)

 Provided supplemental instructional support for small groups of students.

 Supervised students during break periods and field trips.

Education
University of Ottawa, Masters of Education 2015-2018

St. Petersburg College, Education Certification 2007-2008

York University, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 2001-2006

Professional Development
Intermediate: Mathematics 2016

Intermediate: History 2013

Special Education: Part 2 2011

English as a Second Language: Part 1 2011

Special Education: Part 1 2011