Katherine Ferrao 8 Maude Court, Orangeville, ON L9W0A3 613-796-9199
[email protected] journeyinteaching.weebly.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS •
Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior division, French as a Second Language
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Honours Bachelor of Arts in Didactique des langues secondes, Minor in French as a Second Language
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Over 80 days experience in practicum placements
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Fluent in English and French
EDUCATION Bachelor of Education, Primary and Junior Division, French as a Second Language
2019
University of Ottawa, ON Honours Bachelor of Arts, Didactique des langues secondes, Minor in French as a Second Language
2017
University of Ottawa, ON
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Learning Communities
2018-2019
University of Ottawa •
Attended Career Planning, Mental Health and Well-Being, Diversity and Inclusion workshops, as well as various ETFO-led workshops.
Safe Schools Training
2018
Practicum placements •
Completed all modules required to teach in the Ottawa Catholic School Board.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Extended French and Social Studies Teacher — Practicum St. Rita Catholic Elementary School, Ottawa, ON •
September 2018 - April 2019
Taught Social studies and French to grades 1-2 Extended French classes.
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Aided in executing the Eco Club and Chess Club extracurricular programs.
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Introduced coding robots and STEM activities into the classroom to teach concepts of French.
Extended French, Social Studies, and Physical Education Teacher — Practicum St. Thomas More Catholic Elementary School, Ottawa, ON
September 2017 - April 2018
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Taught Social Studies and Physical Education to grades 4-6 Extended French classes.
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Aided in planning and executing the Eco Club and Dance Club extracurricular programs.
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Integrated outdoor learning to teach French, Social Studies, and Physical Education.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Fundraising for Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Diabetes Canada
Ottawa, ON
Zeta Theta Xi
2014-2018
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Spent over 200 hours raising funds for both organizations through food sales, sports competitions, and miscellaneous events.
Teacher’s Assistant Le Phare école élémentaire •
Ottawa, ON 2012, 2014, 2016
Aided teachers in Grade 2 and Grade 3 French immersion programs through the Community Service Learning program.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS Ontario Merit Scholar Robert F. Hall C.S.S.
Caledon, ON 2012