Maya Campbell
Ontario Certified Middle School Teacher (Junior/Intermediate Division)
Toronto
Professional Summary
Certified Junior/Intermediate educator dedicated to fostering supportive, high-engagement classroom communities for middle school learners. Experienced in implementing Ontario curriculum standards, tiered literacy instruction, and collaborative project-based learning.
Teaching Experience
Kensington Meadows Academy
Toronto, ON
Middle School Teacher
Sep 2026 – Present
- Teach Grade 7 English language arts and Grade 8 history to four class cohorts totalling 88 students, aligning weekly lesson plans with Ontario curriculum expectations.
- Integrate Google Classroom and assistive reading tools to support diverse learning profiles and individual education plans (IEPs).
- Facilitate weekly literacy circles and structured essay-writing workshops, improving formative reading comprehension scores across term assessments.
- Communicate student progress with parents and guardians through bi-weekly updates and individual academic check-ins.
Humberview Learning Centre
Toronto, ON
After-School Literacy and Numeracy Tutor
Oct 2024 – Jun 2026
- Delivered one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading, writing, and pre-algebra to 14 middle school learners.
- Designed scaffolded practice modules to prepare Grade 8 students for the transition into secondary curriculum frameworks.
- Collaborated with parents to set measurable learning goals and documented weekly skill growth in progress summaries.
Education
York University
Bachelor of Education · Junior/Intermediate Education (English and History) · Toronto, ON · Dean's Honour List · Sep 2022 – Jun 2026
Completed practicum teaching placements in Grades 6 through 8, focusing on differentiated literacy instruction, inquiry-based social studies, and restorative classroom management strategies.
Instructional Projects
Inquiry-Based Great Lakes Environmental Unit
Feb 2026 – Apr 2026
- Created a four-week interdisciplinary unit combining Grade 7 geography and narrative writing, culminating in student digital storytelling presentations.
- Incorporated rubrics based on Ontario Growing Success guidelines, providing clear self-assessment criteria for 55 participating students.
Core Teaching Competencies
Ontario Curriculum (Grades 6–8)
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Inquiry-Based Learning
Literacy and Essay Scaffolding
Formative Assessment
Google Classroom
Parent-Teacher Communication
Languages
English
C2
French
B2
Certifications and Licensure
Certificate of Qualification and Registration (Junior/Intermediate)
Ontario College of Teachers · Jul 2026
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross · May 2026
Community and Volunteer Work
Cedarvale Youth Recreation Association
Toronto, ON · Sep 2023 – May 2025
- Youth Program Volunteer
- Supervised after-school homework sessions and organized cooperative sports activities for children aged 10 to 13.
- Supported staff with snack program distribution and organized an end-of-term student art showcase for community members.