Iva Surlan

Collaborated with Secondary French, ESL, GLE and Career educators to create lesson plans, execute activities, conduct assessments, and provide feedback for students in grades 9, 10 and 12. Created lesson plans that support diverse learners by implementing UDL strategies and culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure equitable teaching practices and student success.

Student Teacher, Silverthorn Collegiate Institute - Toronto District School Board - Toronto, Canada

(2024-01 - 2025-05)

• Collaborated with Secondary French, ESL, GLE and Career educators to create lesson plans, execute activities, conduct assessments, and provide feedback for students in grades 9, 10 and 12.
• Created lesson plans that support diverse learners by implementing UDL strategies and culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure equitable teaching practices and student success.

Student Teacher, Runnymede Jr. and Sr. Public School - Toronto District School Board - Toronto, Canada

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Created interactive and engaging lesson plans for Grade 7 English, Math, and History, tracked student progress and worked one-on-one with students to help them reach their goals.

Core French Student Teacher, Brookview Middle School - Toronto District School Board - Toronto, Canada

(2023-09 - 2024-05)

• Collaborated with TDSB Elementary Core French teacher to create engaging French activities and lessons for grades 7/8 using online resources and digital technology.
• Supported students in building their French grammar, expanding their vocabulary and practice oral skills in day-to-day scenarios.

English Teaching Assistant, Spain - NALCAP - Andalusia, Spain

(2021-10 - 2023-05)

Responsible for planning and executing lesson plans and activities for ESL students 4-18 years old, assessing their learning, providing feedback and integrating English in everyday classroom environment. Incorporated cultural context and real-life scenarios into lessons to help students navigate social situations and improve their language proficiency in practical settings.

• Successfully taught over 200 ESL students in Spain English for everyday context, enhancing their communication skills and broadening their global perspectives.

Private English Instructor - Tall Oaks English Academy - Albox, Spain

(2021-10 - 2022-06)

• Tailored lessons and engaging activities to meet the specific needs and goals of individual students ages 4-16, focusing on areas such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Improved team collaboration by 15% through structured interactive group activities and focused conversation practice.

Bilingual Media Analyst - Meltwater Inc. - Remote

(2020-01 - 9999-12)

• Responsible for analyzing hundreds of articles daily and curating executive summaries to provide clients insights on audience engagement, company perception, and competitive landscape, helping them make informed strategic decisions.

Freelance Translator - Calgary Immigration Services - Remote

(2020-01 - 9999-12)

• Translated hundreds of legal documents and transcripts from French, Spanish and Croatian to English on behalf of newcomers to Canada and Canadian immigrants.
• Responsible for translating government and medical documents and legal transcripts from French, Spanish and Croatian to English. Maintained consistent accuracy of 98% in specialized documents by conducting thorough research on terminology and context.

Bachelor of Education - Specialization in Politics and French - York University (2023-09 - 2025-07)

Bachelor of Social Sciences - International Studies and Modern Languages - University of Ottawa (2017-09 - 2021-06)

Faculty of Philology - International Student Exchange - University of Barcelona (2020-01 - 2020-06)

Secondary School - International Student - American International School of Abuja (2012-08 - 2014-07)