1. Peter Thomas Woods
477 Alouette Drive Coquitlam, BC V3C4Y7 604-838 7235 kraftdinner300@gmail.com
Education:
Archer College
o TEFL Certificate (May 2007)
University of Winnipeg
o Bachelor of Education (Sept. 1993-Jun. 2001)
Westwoods Collegiate
o Grade 12 Graduate Advanced “A” Certificate (Sept 1988-Jun.1992)
Teaching Experience:
Mediated Learning Academy, Coquitlam, BC (Sept. 2008 – Present)
Special Education Teacher
Taught a multi-level class of Social Studies, English and Physical Education to High School
students on modified curriculum, adaptive and regular curriculum
Worked closely with students diagnosed with Autism, Down Syndrome, and learning delays
Actively differentiated instruction to meet the wide range of learning needs in the classroom
Created and updated IEPs, as well as, attended IEP meetings for each student
Modified and adapted curriculums to meet the learning needs for each student based on his or
her individual IEP goals
Managed Special Education Assistants in the classroom and ensured they were meeting the
needs of the students they were paired with
Regularly attended school-based team meetings to discuss individual student progress
Arranged field trips
Co-created the LEGO club as well as supervised Computer and Wii Club at lunch
Trinity Junior School, Yatap Dong, South Korea (Aug. 2005 - Mar. 2007)
Senior ESL Teacher
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Taught various subjects to ESL Kindergarten students
Taught English to elementary aged students in an after school program
Helped develop the school’s curriculum
Trained and helped settle new teachers
Noble Junior School, Juk-Jun Dong, South Korea (Oct. 2012 – Nov. 2012)
Head Teacher
Taught various subjects to ESL Kindergarten students
Taught English to elementary aged students in an after school program
Helped develop the school’s curriculum
Trained and helped settle new teachers
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Lake Manitoba First Nations Education Authority (Sept.2002 - Mar. 2003)
Grade 2/ PE Teacher
Taught core subjects to 27 grade 2 students with a variety of learning needs
Taught grade 1-3 Physical Education Classes
Related Experience:
Mediated Learning Academy, Coquitlam, BC (Sept. 2007-Jun. 2008)
Special Education Assistant
Received training in the Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment Program
Encouraged students to keep Cognitive Functions in mind when learning new concepts and
when engaged in tasks
Worked with students with special needs on modified ,adaptive and regular curriculum in a
grade 5 classroom
Louis Riel School Division, Winnipeg Mb (Sept. 2001 - Jun.2002 )
Instructional Assistant
Assisted and instructed a grade 7 student with physical needs during the school day.
helped adapt the course work for the students
modified the learning environment when needed
Helped transport the students to physiotherapy sessions after school
Arcane Horizon Inc. Winnipeg Mb (Aug.1995 to Jul. 2001 )
Support Care worker
Assisted two adult males with special needs perform their daily tasks at home and in the
community.
attended PATH meetings and help set yearly goals for each client
Co-managed this residence from May - Jul. 2000
Professional Development:
FIE 2 (Apr. 2009 / Aug.2012)
Systematic structure to help High School students develop, and apply fundamental thinking
skills and strategies and assist their learning in the senior grades
Bright Start Cognitive Program (Aug. 2009)
Systematic structure to help young children acquire, develop, and apply fundamental thinking
skills and strategies and assist their learning in the primary grades
BC New Curriculum workshop lead by Gordon Li (Jun. 2016)
An overview of the structure, resources and implementation of the British Columbia’s New
Curriculum as well as group lesson planning activities.
3. OCD Workshop lead by Dr. K Martinez (Nov. 2016)
Strategies, guidelines and lesson planning activities to help teach students with Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder.
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Additional Assets:
Tech Savvy
Able to use either Mac or PC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), and have worked
with Apps such as Pictello, Kurzweil and Proloqui2Go.
Outdoor enthusiast
Enjoys hiking , camping, mountain biking, canoeing, cross country skiing, and other outdoor
pursuits.
Teaching Testimonials:
“He has an amazing ability to form connections and develop relationships with the students in h
class and with the students he has had in the past.
-J.Li, Learning Support Teacher , Suncrest Elementary School
“It is obvious that he enjoys what he doing and that he is having a positive effect on everyone with
whom he interacts.”
- J.Brown, Interim Vice Principal Mediated Learning Academy
“Peter is flexible, professional and is able to collaborate with staff and parents to advocate for the
needs of each of his students.”
- A.Baker , Teacher at Mediated Learning Academy