SAMANTHA CROUCH OCT-644470
86 Babcock Crescent Milton Ont. L9T 6C3
(905) 518-7341
Samantha.crouch@mail.utoronto.ca
ACADEMIC DEGREES
2012-2013
2008-2012
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto
Intermediate/Senior-Music and Social Science
Honours Bachelor of Music, Minor in Social Sciences: McMaster University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2008 - 2012
2008
AQ Catholic Course (completed in summer of 2013)
TRIBES Certification (completed in summer of 2013)
Professional Preparation Conference
Safe Guide Course
Educating for Peace and Justice Conference
Markbook Workshop, OISE
Grade 8-10 RCM flute exam certification
Completed the Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Grade 2
Advanced Rudiments with a 95% mark
TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
2012
2008 - Present
Teacher Candidate, Grades 11 and 12
Turner Fenton Secondary School, Peel District School Board
 Designed and taught engaging lessons which enhanced students’ critical
thinking based on The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 Social
Sciences and Humanities Document
 Consistently used proactive classroom management strategies such as
positive reinforcement, clear expectations, roles and responsibilities for
students
 Attended a departmental meeting and also helped set-up and attend an
early release PD session on bullying preventions.
 Extra-curricular with the GSA-SAFE club meetings
Grades 9 and 10
 Developed and effectively implemented an individualized program for
Basic / Vocational students with special learning needs, resulting in
increased understanding of concepts and motivation for learning
Private Music Teacher
 Devised creative lessons based on the music interests of my students
 Consistently incorporated the use of technology through recording
devises.
 Prepared students for the audition process into the music program for
Universities
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
2009-2012
2012 - Present
2009
RuffaloCody/McMaster University
13061-125 University Advancement Downtown Centre,
Hamilton, Ontario
 Supervised fourteen callers to develop a deeper understanding of
communication. Interview and train new callers with clear expectations
and responsibilities.
Ricki’s 371
Milton Crossroad, Milton, Ontario L9T 6R1
 Greet and help customers find items of clothing. Help count and prepare
the nightly paperwork
AssessMed Inc.
1-211 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton, Ontario
 File preparation for doctors, greeting evaluees when they arrive, and
arrange pickup time for evaluees.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
2011 - 2012
2008
2004-2008
2008
2004
Made the dean list at McMaster University
Received the Queen Elizabeth “Aiming for the Top Scholarship” for
High Academics in High School
Competitive Cheerleading for the Milton Team. Won Nationals in 2008.
Received a Music Scholarship from Bishop Reding Secondary School
Received the Progress Award during Grade Eight graduation at W.I.
Dick Middle School (only awarded to one grade eight student per year)
RELATED VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
2012 – Present
2012 – Present
2012
2012-2013
2011 – 2012
2011-2012
Brownies Girl Guide Leader-19th unit
 Mentor to 32 young girls (age 5-7)
 Prepare creative activities and crafts for weekly meetings
Band instructor at Bishop Reding Secondary School
Take the stairs campaign at OISE
 Played flute in the stairwell as motivation to take the stairs and not the
elevator
Volunteer flute instructor at TDSB with the grade seven class
Student Accessibility Services at McMaster University
 Peer Mentoring a visually impaired student
Teaching ELL at the Hamilton Public Library
REFERENCES
Nick Alfano
Teacher: HCDSB
(905)-875-4516
alfanon@hcdsb.org
Dr. Jackie Button
Teacher: OISE
289-400-6437
jackie.button@utoronto.ca
Dr. Liz Coulson
Teacher: OISE
905-330-3743
jlcoulson@cogeco.ca