Hello! I'm Jaid.
I am an elementary school teacher. I graduated from OISE (University of Toronto) in the Master of Teaching program. I have a Bachelors of Art in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally known as Ryerson University). For three years I worked in Taipei, Taiwan where I taught ESL to grade 1 - 3 students. I have experience with children in a wide variety of settings including Ontario elementary classrooms (Grade 1, 2, 3 and 5), preschools, Ontario Early Years Centre, and internationally at Every Child Counts School in Abaco, Bahamas. In my spare time I enjoy baking, reading, and watching movies.
Jaid Sagadraca
Primary/Junior Teacher
Certified Ontario College Teacher
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Greater Toronto Area
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SKILLS
PHILOSOPHY
I believe that every child has the right to an education that is engaging and meaningful. Using mind, body, and heart, education has the potential to overcome inequities and create a more empathetic and thoughtful community. Ultimately, learning needs to be fun and active to foster lifelong learners.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
August 2021 - June 2021
Grade 1 and 2 Mentor Teacher
GUANGREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
I led a team of 5 teachers to plan, create, and implement English language lessons for grade 1 and 2 students. I organized sessions for the development and moderated marking of formative and summative assessments. As well, I provided supports and resources to the new teachers, and communicated with administration about the program.
August 2019 - June 2021
Grade 1 and 2 ESL Teacher
GUANGREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
I collaborated with teachers and educational assistants to engage first and second grade students in developing their English skills in reading, writing, and communication. I used a variety of technological tools and platforms in lessons. I communicated with parents through daily notes, weekly newsletters, and parent-teacher conferences.
September 2017 - June 2019;
September 2022 - present
Volunteer
CENTENNIAL INFANT AND CHILD CENTRE
TORONTO, CANADA
After completing a placement, I have continued as a volunteer. I work one-on-one with children of various abilities aged 2 to 4 years old.
February 2019 - March 2019
Grade 2 Teacher Candidate
YORKHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VAUGHAN, CANADA
During my time, I planned and implemented literacy activities on procedural writing, a mathematics unit on measurement (capacity, volume, time). Also, "math talks" on one and two digit addition problems. In social studies and science, I began units with the central theme of water, and its importance to all living things.
October 2018 - November 2018
Grade 1/2 Teacher Candidate
SILVER STREAM PUBLIC SCHOOL
RICHMOND HILL, CANADA
I collaborated with teacher candidates for a number sense and numeration unit. In addition, I taught social studies, and literacy lessons.
February 2018 - March 2018
Grade 5 Teacher Candidate
BAYVIEW HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RICHMOND HILL, CANADA
I taught the Measurement unit, poetry specifically looking at choral reading, and started the Energy unit in science.
October 2017-November 2017
Grade 3 Teacher Candidate
CROSBY HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL
RICHMOND HILL, CANADA
For four weeks I was in a grade three classroom. I taught math, language arts, science, music, gym, and visual arts. I worked with English Language Learners in language arts and math. After school I helped organize and collect gently used winter attire for families in the school.
May 2016
Student Teacher
EVERY CHILD COUNT SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
MARSH HARBOUR, BAHAMAS
I was in a classroom with primary students. I helped the them transition from class to class. I led lessons, and ensured students were on top of their studies. I was flexible when it came to free time, and encouraged students to work collaboratively. Occasionally, I focused on small groups for students who needed extra help with spelling, reading, or writing.
2017-2019
Master of Teaching
Primary/Junior
OISE, University of Toronto
I completed the two year Master of Teaching program at Ontario Institute of Studying Education. I am qualified to teach kindergarten to grade 6. I studied curriculum-based courses in math, literacy, science and environmental education, social studies, physical education, and the arts. In my second year I conducted a research project where I analysed Ministry of Education documents on experiential learning to examine the approach, resources and supports available for Ontario educators.
2013-2017
Bachelors of Arts Degree in
Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University
A four year program consisting of courses about child development, Canadian families, environment planning, observations, and play-based curriculum development in arts, literacy, science, and mathematics. In addition, placements in a variety of settings for each year.
2009-2013
High School Diploma
Thornlea Secondary School
Biotechnology, Food and Nutrition, and Human Development are some of the courses that have influenced me to where I am today.