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​As an instructor in 5 of Ontario's top educational institutions for early childhood studies, I have over 10 years of demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and post-graduate level.

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My role at the post-secondary level has included the following:

  • preparing and delivering weekly content using a variety of modes, including lecture slides, videos, miro/jamboard, and small group discussion

  • engaging in ongoing email communication with students and communicating via announcements weekly

  • providing verbal and written feedback on student assignments

  • supporting students with formal accommodations

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Institutions

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​Toronto Metropolitan University
Early Childhood Studies

​Curriculum II CLD 212

Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Included content to reflect Indigenous and Black perspectives as well as other critical perspectives

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Dates:

  • January 2025 - April 2025 - 1 Section (In Person)

Reference Dr. Sejal Patel 

​​​​​Interpersonal Communication CLD 251​

Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Included content to reflect Indigenous and Black perspectives as well as other critical perspectives

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Dates:

  • January 2025 - April 2025 - 2 Sections (In Person)

Reference Dr. Sejal Patel 

​​Policy in ECEC CLD 454

Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Collaborated with policy and advocacy experts in early childhood to engage students in guest lectures 

  • Included content to reflect Indigenous and Black perspectives as well as other critical perspectives​

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Dates:

  • September 2024 - December 2024 - 2 Sections (In Person)

Reference Dr. Sejal Patel 

Concept Development in Math CLD 317

Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Incorporated children's literature, weekly hands-on experiences, reading both research and professional articles on a variety of topic areas related to math learning and teaching

  • Collaborated with TFA in delivery of the course and assignment grading

  • Included content to reflect Indigenous and Black perspectives as well as other critical perspectives

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Dates:

  • September 2023 - December 2023 - 1 section (46 Students, In Person)

Reference: Dr. Susan Jagger susan.jagger@torontomu.ca 

​​Cognitive Development CLD 307

Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Collaborated with  other colleagues teaching the course to revise and edit the two assignments, update test questions and pop up reflection questions

  • Included content to reflect Indigenous and Black perspectives as well as other critical perspectives​

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Dates:

  • January 2023 - April 2023 - 1 section (88 Students, In Person)

Reference: Dr. Shelly Mehta shelly.mehta@torontomu.ca 

​Research II: Applications CLD 323

Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Prepared lectures slides to review content from Research I: Methods

  • Supporting students in designing and carrying out group research projects

  • Providing verbal and written feedback on students ethics approvals, questionnaires, and reports and final papers

  • Provided a computer lab workshop on quantitative data analysis using SPSS

  • Created quizzes and tests based on student projects and learning; graded final projects, quizzes and final exam

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Dates:

  • January 2023 - April 2023 - 2 Sections (In Person)

References: Dr. Robert Rinkoff   rrinkoff@torontomu.ca

                       Dr. Fiona Moola     fiona.moola@torontomu.ca

​​CLD 464 Senior Internship

Faculty Advisor

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Delivering biweekly content synchronously online

  • Engaging students in Discussion Boards during biweekly asynchronous classes

  • Creating some content relating to Research Methods and Literature reviews

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Marking and providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Meeting with students one on one regarding their assignments

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Dates:​

  • September 2024 - December 2024 - 2 Sections (in Person)

  • May. 2024 - June 2024 - 1 section (In Person)

  • Sept. 2023-Dec. 2023 - 2 Sections (In Person)

  • Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022 - 2 Sections (In Person)

  • January 2021 – April 2021 – 1 section (Online)

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References:  Angela Valeo avaleo@ryerson.ca

                        Martha Anapliotis martha.anapliotis@ryerson.ca

​CLD 363 Internship

Faculty Advisor

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Delivering biweekly content synchronously online

  • Engaging students in Discussion Boards during biweekly asynchronous classes

  • Creating some content relating to Research Methods and Literature reviews

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Marking and providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Meeting with students one on one regarding their assignments

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Dates:

  • January 2025 - April 2024 - 2 Sections (In Person)

  • January 2024 - April 2024 - 1 section (In person)

  • January 2022 – April 2022 – 2 sections (Online)

 

Reference: Judith Bernhard bernhard@torontomu.ca

​​CLD 213 History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education

Graduate Assistant

Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Reviewed lecture content

  • Facilitated small and large group discussions

  • Gave feedback on and marked student assignments

  • Supported students through one on one consultations

 

Dates:

  • January 2019 – April 2019 – 1 section (In Person)

References: Susan Jagger susan.jagger@ryerson.ca

​Toronto Metropolitan University
Early Childhood Studies,
Chang School of Continuing Education

Cognitive Development CCLD 307

Contract Lecturer

Chang School at Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

  • Supported students with weekly module content.

  • Provided guidance on completing assignments

  • Held two drop in sessions for students to ask questions 

  • Engaged in ongoing email communication with students

  • Monitored, tracked and marked discussion board participation

  • Communicated via announcements weekly

  • Marked assignments and tests.

Dates:

  • September 2023 - December 2023 - 1 section (Online Asynchronous) 

Reference: Jennifer Butterly jennifer.butterly@ryerson.ca

Policy in ECEC CCLD 454

Contract Lecturer

Chang School at Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Early Childhood Studies, B.A. in ECS

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  • Supported students with weekly module content.

  • Provided guidance on completing assignments

  • Held two drop in sessions for students to ask questions 

  • Engaged in ongoing email communication with students

  • Monitored, tracked and marked discussion board participation

  • Communicated via announcements weekly

  • Marked assignments and tests.

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Dates:

  • January 2024 - April 2024 - 1 Section (Online Asynchronous)

  • January 2023 - April 2023 - 1 section (Online Asynchronous)

 

Reference: Jennifer Butterly jennifer.butterly@ryerson.ca

CCLD 464 Senior Internship

Faculty Advisor

Toronto Metropolitan University, Chang School

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  • Delivering biweekly content synchronously online

  • Engaging students in Discussion Boards during biweekly asynchronous classes

  • Creating some content relating to Research Methods and Literature reviews

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Marking and providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Meeting with students one on one regarding their assignments

Dates:

  • September 2024 - December 2024- 1 section (Online)

  • May 2024 - August 2024 - 2 sections (Online)

  • January 2024 -April 2024 - 1 section (Online)

  • September 2023 - December 2023 - 1 section (Online)

  • May 2022 – August 2022 – 2 sections (Online)

  • Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022  - 1 section (Online)

 

References: Martha Anapliotis martha.anapliotis@ryerson.ca

                       Jennifer Butterly jennifer.butterly@ryerson.ca

CCLD 363 Internship

Faculty Advisor

Toronto Metropolitan University, Chang School

Online Synchronous and Asynchronous

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  • Delivering biweekly content synchronously online

  • Engaging students in Discussion Boards during biweekly asynchronous classes

  • Creating some content relating to Research Methods and Literature reviews

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Marking and providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Meeting with students one on one regarding their assignments

Dates:

  • September 2024 - December 2024 - 1 section (Online)

  • May 2024 - August 2024 - 2 sections (Online)

  • Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022  - 1 section (Online)

 

References: Martha Anapliotis martha.anapliotis@ryerson.ca

                       Jennifer Butterly jennifer.butterly@ryerson.ca

​Carleton University

Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies 

​​​​​​Children, Policy and Practice CHST 3302

Contract Instructor

Carleton University, Online

  • Designed, prepared and delivered synchronous and asynchronous lectures and interviews with authors from the course text.

  • Supported and collaborated with an assigned Teaching Assistant with marking and office hours.

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Dates: September 2024 - December 2024 - 1 section (students, Online)

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Reference: Dr. Julie Garlen juliegarlen@cunet.carleton.ca

​Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education CHST 3202

Contract Instructor

Carleton University, Online

  • Designed, prepared and delivered synchronous and asynchronous lectures and interviews with authors from the course text.

  • Supported and collaborated with an assigned Teaching Assistant with marking and office hours.

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Dates: January 2024- April 2024 - 1 section (66 students, Online)

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Reference: Dr. Julie Garlen juliegarlen@cunet.carleton.ca

​York University
Faculty of Education, B. Ed. Program

Theory Into Practice EDFE 2200

Course Director

Toronto Metropolitan University ECS/BEd Consecutive Program with York University

  • Prepared lecture slides on weekly content

  • Delivered weekly content using a variety of modes, including videos, small and large group discussion

  • Provided verbal and written feedback on student assignments

  • Supported students with formal accommodations

  • Included content to reflect Indigenous and Black perspectives as well as other critical perspectives

  • Engaged in ongoing email communication with students and communicated via announcements weekly​​

Dates: September 2023 - December 2023 - 1 Section (In Person)

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Reference: Dr. Darren Hoeg hoegd@edu.yorku.ca

Research Into Practice, EDFE 4200

Teaching Assistant,

 York University, Faculty of Education, BEd Program

  • Prepared for and held weekly one hour tutorial for students

  • Gave feedback on and marked student assignments

  • Collaborated with Course director and TA’s to create responsive tutorial forums 

  • Supported students with their research projects through small and large group work as well as one on one consultations 

 

Dates: 

  • September 2024 - December 2024 - 1 Section (In Person)

  • January 2024 - April 2024 - 1 section (In Person)

  • January 2023 - April 2023 - 1 section (In Person)

Reference: Mashelle Kaukab  mkaukab1@edu.yorku.ca

​​​Child Development and Health EDFE 1100

Teaching Assistant,

 York University, Faculty of Education, BEd Program

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  • Prepared for and held weekly one hour tutorial for students

  • Gave feedback on and marked student assignments

  • Collaborated with Course director and TA’s to create responsive summative assessments

  • Supported students through one on one consultations

 

Dates:

  • January 2025 - April 2025 - 1 Section (In Person)

  • September 2022 – December 2022 – 1 section (In Person)

References: Dr. Mara Reich reichm@edu.yorku.ca

Foundations of Education: Theory to Practice EDFE 2000

Teaching Assistant,

 York University, Faculty of Education, BEd Program

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  • Prepared for and held weekly one hour tutorial for students

  • Gave feedback on and marked student assignments

  • Collaborated with Course director and TA’s to create responsive summative assessments

  • Supported students through one on one consultations

 

Dates:

  • September 2021 – April 2022 – 1 Section (Online)

  • September 2020 – April 2021 – 1 section (Online)

 

Reference: Dr. Lisa Farley LFarley@edu.yorku.ca

                      John Ippolito jippolito@edu.yorku.ca

Humber College
Early Childhood Education

Family Perspectives ECE 233

Part Time Professor

  • Will prepare lecture slides on weekly content

  • Will deliver weekly content using a variety of modes, including videos, jamboard, small group discussion

  • Will provide verbal and written feedback on student assignments

  • Will support students with formal accommodations

  • Will include content to reflect Indigenous and Black perspectives as well as other critical perspectives

  • Will engage in ongoing email communication with students and communicated via announcements weekly

Dates:

  • September 2024 - December 2024 - 1 Section (In Person)

 

Reference: Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness, Lisa Salem Wiseman

George Brown College
School of Early Childhood

​​​Social Policy in the Early Years ECE 2061​

Part Time Professor

George Brown College, Early Childhood Education Diploma

Online Synchronous

  • Designed and delivered weekly lectures

  • Facilitated small and large group discussion

  • Marked assignments and tests

  • Supported student success

Dates:

  • May 2024 - June 2024 - 1 section (In Person)

  • March 2024 - April 2024 - 1 section (In person)

  • May 2022 – June 2022 – 1 section (Online)

 

Reference: Rachel Brophy rbrophy@georgebrown.ca

​Current Issues ECE 2057​

Part Time Professor

George Brown College, Early Childhood Education Diploma

Online Synchronous

  • Designed and delivered weekly lectures

  • Facilitated small and large group discussion

  • Marked assignments and tests

  • Supported student success

Dates:

  • May 2024 - June 2024 - 2 sections (In Person)

Reference Shailja Jain  sjain7@georgebrown.ca

Interpersonal Communication ECE 1070​

Part Time Professor

George Brown College, Early Childhood Education Diploma

Online Synchronous

  • Designed and delivered weekly lectures

  • Facilitated small and large group discussion

  • Marked assignments and tests

  • Supported student success

 

Dates:

  • September 2022 – October 2022 - 1 Section (In person)

  • September 2021 – October 2021 – 1 section (Online)

 

Reference: Bernice Cipparrone McLeod bcipparrone@georgebrown.ca

Introduction to Early Childhood Leadership ECL 1002​

Part Time Professor

George Brown College, Bridging Course to Early Childhood Leadership Degree Program

 

Online Synchronous

  • Made modifications and updates to course content and assignments

  • Held weekly lectures

  • Facilitated small and large group discussion

  • Marked assignments and tests

  • Supported student success

 

Dates:

  • July 2024 - Aug. 2024 One section (In Person)

  • June 2022 – August 2022 – 1 Section (Online)

  • January 2022 – April 2022 – 1 Section (Online)

  • July 2021 – Aug. 2021 – 1 Section (Online)

  • September 2021 – December 2021- 1 Section (Online)

 

Reference: Gail Hunter ghunter@georgebrown.ca

GHUM 1041 History of Social Policy in Canada

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood ECE Diploma Program​

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Reconfiguring content for online delivery

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Marking assignments and creating and marking tests

Dates:

  • January 2021 – February 2021 - 1 section (Online)

  • March 2020 – April 2020 - 1 section (In Person and Online)

  • October 2019 – December 2019 - 1 section (In Person)

  • February 2018 – April 2018 - 1 section (In Person)

  • October 2017 – December 2017 - 1 section (In Person)

 

Reference: Rachel Brophy rbrophy@georgebrown.ca

LHUM 1215 Social Policy in Canada

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood, ECL Degree Program​

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion and class debates

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Marking assignments and creating and marking tests

Dates:

  • January 2019 – April 2019 - 1 section (In Person)

 

Reference: Elaine Winick ewinick@georgebrown.ca

​​​​​ECE 4003 – Advocacy Issues and Funding of Childcare

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood Early Childhood Management Certificate Program

​Responsibilities:

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Inviting and hosting guest speakers

  • Marking assignments

Dates:

  • January 2024 - March 2024 - 1 section (Online) 

  • January 2020 – March 2020 - 1 section (In Person)

  • January 2019 – March 2019 - 1 section (In Person)

  • January 2018 – March 2018 - 1 section (In Person)

  • January 2017 – March 2017 - 1 section (In Person)

  • January 2016 – March 2016 - 1 section (In Person)

 

Reference: Kathleen Alexander kalexand@georgebrown.ca

​PSY 1075 Infant and Child Development

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood ECE Diploma Program​

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Marking assignments and creating and marking tests

Dates:

  • January 2020 – February 2020 - 1 section (In Person)

  • May 2020 – June 2020 - 1 section (Online)

Reference: Shelly Mehta Shelly.Mehta@georgebrown.ca

ECE 2053 Curriculum Theory

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood ECE Diploma Program​

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Marking assignments and creating and marking tests

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Dates:

  • February 2014 – April 2014 – 5 sections (In Person)

  • October 2013 – December 2013- 2 sections (In Person)

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Reference: Kimberly Bezaire kbezaire@georgebrown.ca

​ECE 1181 Integrated Field Seminar I

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood ECE Diploma Program

Responsibilities:

  • Working collaboratively with Field Liaisons during classes

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Marking assignments and creating and marking tests

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Dates:

  • March 2024 - April 2024 One Section (In Person)

  • January 2022 – February, 2022 – 2 sections (Online)

  • July 2022 – August 2022 - 1 section (In Person)

 

Reference:  Beth Stockton bstockto@georgebrown.ca

ECE 1182 Integrated Field Seminar II

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood ECE Diploma Program​

Responsibilities:

  • Working collaboratively with Field Liaisons during classes

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Marking assignments and creating and marking tests

 

Dates:

  • March 2024 - April 2024 One Section (In Person)

  • April 5, 2021 – May 5, 2021 – Two sections (Online)

  • July 2022 – August 2022 One section (In Person)

  • Nov. 2022- Dec. 2022 – Two sections (In Person)

 

Reference:  Beth Stockton bstockto@georgebrown.ca

ECE 1184 Integrated Field Seminar III

Part Time Professor

George Brown College School of Early Childhood ECE Diploma Program​

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Responsibilities:

  • Working collaboratively with Field Liaisons during classes

  • Delivering weekly course content via PowerPoint slides and lectures

  • Leading and facilitating small and large group discussion

  • Providing detailed written feedback on student assignments

  • Marking assignments and creating and marking tests

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Dates:

  • January 2024 - February 2024 - One section (In person)

  • March 2022 – April 2022 – Two sections (Online)

  • April 2022 – May 2022 – Two Sections (Online)

 

Reference:  Beth Stockton bstockto@georgebrown.ca

Lisa K. Johnston

Research Portfolio & Teaching Dossier

lisa.johnston@torontomu.ca

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©2024 by Lisa K. Johnston.

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Photography Credits: Photos in Teaching Philosophy, Currency Reports and Teaching Evaluations courtesy of @positivepaulphotography. All other photos courtesy of Lisa K. Johnston.

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