Kate Farmer

I am a career driven, passionate individual with an interest in Education.

Classroom Educator (OCDSB), September 2022-present o Grade 7 Math/Science/Arts

▪ Supporting students with various learning differences, such as ELL, students with ASD, ODD, ADHD, Dyslexia

▪ Analyze curriculum documents and design educational programs to ensure academic success for every student

▪ Working with various stakeholders to develop and deliver enhanced programming and initiatives to students who are “at risk”

▪ Co-run school LGBTQ+ club

● The Element High School, September 2020-May 2021 o Grade 7-12 Montessori Private School o Resource Educator

▪ Developed individual learning programs following student Psycho-Educational assessments

▪ Supported staff with implementing accommodations & modifications for individual students o Guidance Counsellor

▪ Supported students, particularly students with disabilities in creating a post-secondary pathway

▪ Developed and conducted group workshops to support students in their academics and social-emotional development

▪ Developed pathway for success programs for students Grade 9-12

o Facilitated Grade 9 Learning Strategies

● Open Door Education Services, August 2019-February 2021

o Provided one on one tutoring for students experiencing Dyslexia, via Zoom

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o Supported students with integrating assistive software into their education

● Ottawa Carleton District School Board, July 2020

o Online Literacy Summer Educator o Instructed a virtual classroom focused on literacy for intermediate students

▪ Differentiated instruction to fit individual learning needs of students with various learning exceptionalities and students on ESL STEP continuum.

▪ Supported students with the use of assistive software, via Google Meet workshops

● Greenwoods Academy – Summer Program, April 2018-August 2018

o Developed a summer program for children ages 3.5 to 7

o Responsible for organizing weekly visits from local organizations, creating lesson plans, ensuring that programs followed weekly themes, and creating a positive,

student driven learning environment o Created accommodated activities for students with exceptionalities

● Brock Campus Store, August 2015-April 2019 o Student Sales Associate o Created a positive shopping experience for customers, by assisting them with a variety of needs o Organized merchandise, responsible for POS system o Responsible for an off-site location, organize merchandise to visually appeal to customers

● Wildflower Day Care - Jasper Alberta, June 2017-August 2017

o Assisted in daily activities for children ages 18 months to 12 years old, following the Waldorf pedagogy.

University of Ottawa, Ottawa

● Master of Education, July 2020

o Concentration in Languages, Societies and Cultures

Brock University, St Catharines ● Concurrent Education o Bachelor of Education- Junior/Intermediate, May 2019 ▪ Teachable in Geography o Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies, April 2018 ▪ Deans Honour Roll