Adam J Hoff, OCT

ADAM J HOFF, OCT : 

ADAM J HOFF, OCT 283 Ramsay Street Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1Y3 (519) 736-7845 adamjameshoff@gmail.com Next “A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” - Thomas Carruthers

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Objective My main objective is to obtain meaningful experience in an Ontario public school board. As an Ontario teacher I also hope to improve my teaching skills through different professional development programs. To use innovative teaching strategies and tools, such as technology, to promote a positive and scientific learning environment.

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Qualifications I am an Ontario trained and certified teacher with more than 2 years combined teaching experience. I have taught a variety of subjects and grades in different countries. Graduated my Bachelor of Education program from Nipissing University, known as a educational technology leader in Ontario and abroad.

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Education 2008 – 2009 Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/ Senior Division, Nipissing University 2002 – 2006 Honours Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, University of Guelph

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Teaching Experience 2009-2010 Canadian Trillium College – Jinhua Campus; SCH4U, SPH4U, MHF4U, MCV4U Feb 2009 J. L. Forster Secondary School; SNC2P, SCH4U, SBI4U Sept- Nov 2008 Essex Public School; Grade 7

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Teaching Experience Canadian Trillium College; SCH4U, SPH4U, MHF4U, MCV4U Ontario Ministry of Education licensed and inspected international school Developed and implemented school’s first chemistry and physics courses Took responsibility as acting principal while principal was absent. Initiated extracurricular activities including mathematics competitions, and English language and culture movie nights. To visit school’s webpage click here.

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Teaching Experience J. L. Forster Secondary School; SNC2P, SCH4U, SBI4U Created and instructed detailed lesson and unit plans Utilized various technology mediums to enhance curricular expectations. Adapted and modified lessons to help the learning of identified students Classroom management and differentiation techniques were used to stimulate applied learners Responsible for assessment and evaluation of student work

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Teaching Experience Essex Public School; Grade 7 Created and taught detailed lesson and unit plans Adapted and modified lessons to help the learning of identified students Performed daily classroom management techniques and staff duties Facilitated library literacy program for kindergarten students

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Related Experience March 2009 Sino-International Canadian College, Guangxi University, Nanning, China; ESL 2008-2009 Student Technology Assistant, Nipissing University 2007-2008 Hunan University Middle School, Changsha, China; Grade 7, ESL

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Related Experience Sino-International Canadian College; ESL Created and instructed detailed ESL lessons Adapted and modified lessons to assist students with different methods of learning Responsible for assessment and evaluation of student work Participated in various cultural exchanges To visit school’s webpage click here.

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Related Experience Student Technology Assistant, Nipissing University Developed and implemented technology programs, including Smart board, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint and assistive technology for all levels of pre-service teachers Daily technology assistance for 40 iTeach educators Nipissing University’s iTeach Program Webpage

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Related Experience Hunan University Middle School; Grade 7, ESL Performed daily lesson preparation and class instruction for eight classes of up to 240 English learners Created differentiated lessons to enable English language learning of approximately 240 learners To visit school’s webpage click here.

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Skills Throughout my education and experience I have become proficient in the implementation of the following resources: Scientific investigation and experimentation development Chemical analysis and handling SMART Board™ and Notebook Software Markbook PowerPoint and Microsoft Office

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