Josh Caswell
3759 Centre Line Rd, Glencairn, ON, L0M 1K0
Phone: 705-717-6667 Fax: 705-466-3410 E-Mail: jbcaswell825@connect.carleton.ca
Profile
I am a passionate educator with a love for helping children of any age reach their full potential. I have an
extensive background in Mathematics and Physics. I am a patient understanding teacher, I easily
establish rapports with youth and hope to make a difference in their lives. I have my High School diploma
in French Immersion.
Career Objective
I would like to find permanent employment as a teacher, and make a meaningful difference in the lives
of students. I want to be constantly growing as a professional.
Teaching Experience
Oakville Trafalgar High School
Taught grade twelve Data Management, grade nine and grade ten Academic Math. I implemented a
program with learning skills being the priority, students were encouraged to take risks and not fear
incorrect responses in a safe learning environment. Students were given Learning Skill checklists to model
the skills that would help them succeed, self-regulate and motivate them to believe in themselves.
Established excellent teacher-student relationships where students could easily ask questions and exceed
their own expectations. Incorporated technology into most lessons, as well as incorporating all learning
styles into each lesson.
Georgetown District High School
Implemented program and taught 2 grade nine academic math, and a grade ten applied math.
Created classroom of rules with students, respect for peers and teachers being the focus. Students were
encouraged to use reason to communicate when rules for fairness in the classroom.
Related Experience
RAY’s Place Youth Centre
May-Aug 2012
Responsible for the finding work for over 40 youths every week, managing their schedules and finding
clients for them to do many forms of student work, generally helping seniors with yard and household
duties. Responsible for ensuring the safety of all youths; from work place environment, screening clients
and training youths to work safely. RAY’s Place’s primary objective is to get students from grade 7 to
grade 8 thinking about their future and planning for it.
Tutoring
April-June 2012
Through RAY’s place, I volunteered to tutor any student that needed help before end of term. Students
left with a better grasp of concepts, and with encouragement, more confidence in mathematics and
science courses where they had given up on.
Carleton Student Engineering Society
May 2006-May 2007
Vice-President of CSES, organized over 30 events. Responsible for safety of all students who attended
events. Responsible for logistics for all events. Certain events required instructing large groups, and
maintaining order.
Rugby Coach
Fall 2007 + March 2013
Coached a Team of engineering students for inter-university matches, as well as organize a tournament
for Schools across Ontario to compete. Challenges included coaching a wide variety of skills and rugby
competency, as well as managing a male and female club. During the month of March on placement, I
assisted my Associate Teacher in coaching the Midget boys team at Oakville Trafalger.
Education
Nipissing University,
Sept 2012 –May 2013
Schulich School of Education, B.Ed
Intermediate/Senior focus, iTeach program, Mathematics and Physics Teachables.
Carleton University
2004-2009
Bachelor of Mathematics, with Major in Mathematics
Technological Skills
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SMART board & SMART products/alternative interactive whiteboard technologies
iMovie, GarageBand, and other educational applications and programs
Personal Response Systems
Mac & Windows Systems
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AutoCad Design
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Word Processing/Excel Programs
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C++ programming
Professional Development
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Education For Environment Workshop
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Science North
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Stand Up, Stand Out Professional Development Week
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Flipped-Lesson Professional Development Day
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Classroom Website Professional Development Day
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References
Mr. Ryan Perara, Associate Teacher grade 9, 10 Academic Math
1460 Devon Rd, Oakville, ON L6J 3L6
Work Number: (905) 845-2875, Cell Number: 647-402-5874
email: pererar@hdsb.ca
Mrs. Christine Anjos, Associate Teacher 12 Data Management
1460 Devon Rd, Oakville, ON L6J 3L6
Work Number: (905) 845-2875 Ext 213
email: anjosc@hdsb.ca
Tony Fry, RAY’s Place Founder
175 Collingwood St, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0
Home Number: (416) 705-6107, Cell Number (705) 466-5363
Email: fryfam@aol.com
Laurie Copeland, RAY’s Place Director
172D Mill Street, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0
Work Number (705)466-9998, Cell Number (705)606-0546
Email: laurie@cardboardcastles.ca