Xuran (Max) Ma
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
15 Rockfield Dr. Toronto, ON. M9B 1R9
Cell Phone: (647) 537-8542. Email: 8xm@queensu.ca
EDUCATION
Bachelor of
Education
Intermediate-Senior Divisions (Biology/Math)
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON. 2013
Bachelor of Science
(Honours)
Life Sciences/Math
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON. 2012
OSSD
Ontario Scholar
York Mills Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON. 2008
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Senior Division
Chemistry
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON. 2013
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Planned and taught a grade 11 IB HL biology class, a grade 10 MYP science class
Science/Math
3 weeks
and a grade 9 MYP math and science class. Used analogies with quadratic
equations. Incorporated rich learning tasks (ie. prior knowledge assessment
activities, making slowmations with technology). Facilitated a design-your-own
investigation in electricity unit. Led a lab activity with the grade 9 MYP science
class. Assisted in 16-hour famine event in raising awareness against poverty.
Upper School of the Canadian International School of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong, 2013
Math
4 weeks
Planned and taught two grade 12 calculus classes and one grade 9 applied math
class. Incorporated extensive use of Smartboard technology into everyday lessons.
Created and managed course content on Moodle course management website.
Performed assessment for learning with response clickers and adjusted lessons
accordingly. Executed three-part lesson plans with student-centred inquiry-based
learning (Gallery Walk, Jeopardy). Implemented the Ontario TIPS4ARM for grade
9 Applied math and embedded accommodations (word wall, vocabulary booklets,
added visuals) for ESL students.
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON. 2013
Biology/ESL
Science
6 weeks
Planned and taught two grade 12 biology classes and one grade 10 ESL science
class. Employed a variety of student-centred tactics (Predict-Observe-Explain,
Explore first, explain later, games, analogies). Bricolaged ICTs and technological
approaches to support student learning and assessment (polling, videos, webactivities). Constructed assessments that emphasized metacognition (concept maps,
process-oriented-guided-inquiry-learning tailored worksheets, unit tests) and
provided constructive feedbacks. Worked one-on-one with reluctant learners.
Explored several learning strategies (more visuals, vocabulary booklet) with ESL
students (especially in biology unit).
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON. 2012
Biology/Special
Education
3 weeks
Planned and taught three grade 12 biology classes and one special education class.
Generated a unit plan and incomplete notes with deductive reasoning being the
bone structure. Developed several formative and one summative evaluation.
Assisted in dissection lab. Facilitated cross-curricular literacy activities for students
with special needs.
Harbord Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON. 2011
Math
3 weeks
Taught two grade 9 academic classes, one grade 10 academic class, and one grade
11 essential math class. Modeled organization with step-by-step approach to
problem solving. Incorporated extensive use of computers and simple
manipulatives to solve a real-world problem (ie. mapping and budgeting a vacation)
with essential class.
Michael Power St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School, Toronto, ON. 2010
Year 1 Placement
2 weeks
Co-taught a grade 6 class and taught a grade 8 math class. Oversaw the grade 6
classes at a bowling alley field trip. Delivered individual help to struggling learners
in both settings. Built a strong rapport with the students and staff.
Kingslake Public School, Toronto, ON. 2009
Woodbine Junior High School, Toronto, ON. 2009
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Delivered individual instructions and assisted classroom teachers from different
Tutor in the
classes of Grades 1 to 5. Implemented guided reading with assigned students.
Classroom
Monitored classroom activities and supported students with difficult concepts.
Mediated the use of assistive technologies (Kurzweil, WordQ) among students with
low-literacy scores to complete assigned tasks. Immersed rapidly into the classroom
communities.
J.E. Horton Public School, Kingston, ON. October 2011 – March 2012
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
Classroom Assessment Series; Building Safe, Inclusive and Accepting Classrooms;
B.Ed. Workshops /
Classroom Management; Assistive Technology Workshop, Using ICT in the
Conferences
Classroom Course
Affiliations
Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario, Current
National Council of Teacher of Mathematics, Current
Certificates
Building Futures: A day of learning and resources for teacher candidates,
Participation in Mental Health Awareness Workshop
Recognition for volunteer with Grade 7&8 MathOlympics 2013
Languages
Fluent in English and Mandarin
CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
B.Ed. Musical, Contestant of campus singing contest, Representative of Queen’s at
University
Ontario University Fair, Campus tour guide
Actor in You’re a good man Charlie Brown, A Broadway musical, Technical crew,
High School
School band, Public relations of student council
Performing, City or campus advertising, City infrastructure
Personal Interests