Mina Lee

A passionate educator with five years of experience fostering creativity and self-expression through engaging, student-centered, project-based lessons. I design inclusive experiences that incorporate technology and differentiated instruction, ensuring all students feel confident in their learning journey. Committed to nurturing creativity and critical thinking, I collaborate with educators to personalize instruction and inspire meaningful growth.

Elementary Educator at Riverside School Board (2024-08 – Present)

• Designed and taught Visual Arts to Grades 1–6, aligning with IB PYP Units of Inquiry to foster creativity, play-based inquiry, and transdisciplinary connections through hands-on projects.
• Taught Art, ELA, and Math to Grades 1–4, creating an inclusive environment that integrated project-based learning, collaboration, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
• Taught phonics using the UFLI program, supporting early literacy development through systematic and engaging instruction.
• Assessed reading levels of Grades 1–6 students with IEPs using Acadience Learning, providing individualized support to promote growth in literacy.
• Taught 7 core subjects, including literacy, numeracy, and visual arts, using multimodal strategies to support early understanding.
• Designed inclusive, inquiry-based lessons that fostered creativity, self-expression, and foundational skills across subject areas.
• Collaborated on interdisciplinary IB PYP units, integrating play-based and project-based learning to connect key concepts.
• Led parent meetings on student progress and IEPs, developing individualized growth strategies and building strong home–school partnerships.
• Supported positive behavior and social-emotional learning through reflective, personalized approaches.

Grade 6 Teacher at Riverside School Board (2023-08 – 2024-06)

• Taught 7 core subjects, including literacy, numeracy, and visual arts, using multimodal strategies to support early understanding.
• Designed inclusive, inquiry-based lessons that fostered creativity, self-expression, and foundational skills across subject areas.
• Collaborated on interdisciplinary IB PYP units, integrating play-based and project-based learning to connect key concepts.
• Led parent meetings on student progress and IEPs, developing individualized growth strategies and building strong home–school partnerships.
• Supported positive behavior and social-emotional learning through reflective, personalized approaches.

Kindergarten Teacher at Riverside School Board (2023-02 – 2023-06)

• Designed interactive art stations that combined technology with hands-on exploration, aligned with IB PYP play-based inquiry, to enhance engagement and creativity.
• Introduced foundational art concepts through IB PYP transdisciplinary themes to strengthen fine motor skills, self-expression, and early identity development.
• Facilitated collaborative projects that encouraged social-emotional learning, creativity, and connections to IB PYP Units of Inquiry.

Grade 1/2 Teacher at Kells Academy (2021-08 – 2022-04)

• Developed and implemented engaging, art-integrated lesson plans for Grade 1/2 students to support academic and creative growth.
• Assessed and monitored student progress, providing individualized support through differentiated art and literacy activities.
• Organized and led extracurricular art-based activities, promoting creativity, social skills, and teamwork among students.
• Managed diverse classrooms, maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.

Substitute Teacher at English Montreal School Board (2021-05 – 2021-08)

• Delivered engaging, student-centered lessons while ensuring continuity in instruction and routines.
• Built strong rapport with students and staff, fostering a supportive and productive atmosphere.

Master in Art Education – Boston University (2025-01 – 2026-12)

Bachelor's of Education in Kindergarten and Elementary Education – McGill University (2016-09 – 2021-05)

International Baccalaureate – Renaissance College Hong Kong (2016-05)