Yingjun Li

Ontario Certified Teacher (Intermediate/Senior – Social Sciences and Geography) with experience teaching and supporting students in diverse secondary school settings.

Holds Additional

Qualifications in Mathematics (Intermediate), Special Education, Part 1, and Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1. Experienced in inquiry-based instruction, differentiated learning, and supporting multilingual learners and students with diverse learning needs. Committed to creating engaging, inclusive learning environment where students develop confidence, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills.

Secondary Occasional Teacher - Peel District School Board - Mississauga, ON

(2024-01)

• Deliver curriculum-based instruction and supervise secondary classes across a variety of subject areas
• Adapt lessons and instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs while maintaining continuity of learning
• Establish positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environments that support student well-being and achievement
• Support multilingual learners and students with exceptionalities through differentiated instructional strategies
• Collaborate with school staff to maintain safe and productive learning environments

Grade 9 and 12 Geography Teacher Candidate - John Fraser Secondary School (PDSB) - Mississauga, ON

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Designed inquiry-based learning experiences to develop critical thinking and collaboration
• Promoted student voice by co-creating clear learning goals and success criteria
• Applied differentiated instruction in de-streamed classrooms
• Provided descriptive feedback through regular student conferencing

Grade 9 Geography Teacher Candidate - Bloor Collegiate Institute (TDSB) - Toronto, ON

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Co-planned curriculum-aligned units and activities
• Applied differentiated instruction and Growing Success assessment practices
• Designed lessons using backward design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Used digital tools to enhance student engagement and well-being

Chinese Teacher - Q-Learning Institute - ON

(2026-01)

• Plan and deliver weekly Chinese language and culture lessons
• Design engaging lessons, assessments, and enrichment activities to support language proficiency
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs

Keyboard Teacher - Little Fingers Music - Toronto, ON

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Led group keyboard classes in a TDSB after-school program
• Fostered a supportive and engaging learning environment
• Communicated student progress with parents

Educational Assistant - Halton Catholic District School Board - Burlington, ON

(2018-01 - 2024-12)

• Supported students with diverse exceptionalities in K–12 classrooms
• Applied evidence-based strategies to support academic development and well-being
• Assisted with adaptive technologies and accessibility supports

Bachelor of Education - Intermediate and Senior Qualifications (Social Sciences and Geography) - York University (2024-01 - 2024-12)

Educational Support Diploma - Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (2018-01 - 2018-12)

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Environmental Management - University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus (2017-01 - 2017-12)