Danielle Mailloux 48 Anaconda Avenue Toronto, Ontario M1L 4M2 647-781-2681 danielle.elizabethmailloux@gmail.com February 3rd, 2015 Attn: Andrew Gold – Senior Manager, Secondary Teaching Office SECONDARY RECRUITMENT CENTRE 5050 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M2N 5N8 Dear Andrew Gold, Please accept the enclosed application for a Dramatic Arts/English teaching position in the Intermediate/Senior division of the Toronto District School Board. I am confident that my educational background, professional work history, and ongoing commitment to professional development will guide me in making positive contributions to my students’ educational experiences. The TDSB is of particular interest to me because I share its vision of a high-quality education that incorporates character and skill development within a supportive, nurturing environment. When I imagine my classroom, I see an active place that is engaging, safe, challenging, and most of all—inspiring. I foster this goal by demonstrating respect and care for all learners, and by engaging each individual’s love of learning through a culturally-relevant curriculum. …show more content…
Currently, I am a youth program worker for the Learning Disabilities Association, which presents me with the great opportunity of working with, and learning from, youth from many cultural backgrounds. Helping students acknowledge their personal and academic goals, I gained a more meaningful understanding of student-centred learning and adapted my teaching methods to meet their needs. I also utilized and implemented several proactive behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe classroom