Kate Farmer

I am a career driven, passionate individual with an interest in Education. 

Classroom Educator (OCDSB), September 2022-present o Grade 7 Math/Science/Arts
▪ Supporting students with various learning differences, such as ELL, students with ASD, ODD, ADHD, Dyslexia
▪ Analyze curriculum documents and design educational programs to ensure academic success for every student
▪ Working with various stakeholders to develop and deliver enhanced programming and initiatives to students who are “at risk”
▪ Co-run school LGBTQ+ club
● The Element High School, September 2020-May 2021 o Grade 7-12 Montessori Private School
o Resource Educator
▪ Developed individual learning programs following student Psycho-Educational assessments
▪ Supported staff with implementing accommodations & modifications for individual students
o Guidance Counsellor
▪ Supported students, particularly students with disabilities in creating a
post-secondary pathway
▪ Developed and conducted group workshops to support students in their
academics and social-emotional development
▪ Developed pathway for success programs for students Grade 9-12
o Facilitated Grade 9 Learning Strategies
● Open Door Education Services, August 2019-February 2021
o Provided one on one tutoring for students experiencing Dyslexia, via Zoom
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o Supported students with integrating assistive software into their education
● Ottawa Carleton District School Board, July 2020
o Online Literacy Summer Educator
o Instructed a virtual classroom focused on literacy for intermediate students
▪ Differentiated instruction to fit individual learning needs of students with various learning exceptionalities and students on ESL STEP continuum.
▪ Supported students with the use of assistive software, via Google Meet workshops
● Greenwoods Academy – Summer Program, April 2018-August 2018
o Developed a summer program for children ages 3.5 to 7
o Responsible for organizing weekly visits from local organizations, creating lesson
plans, ensuring that programs followed weekly themes, and creating a positive,
student driven learning environment
o Created accommodated activities for students with exceptionalities
● Brock Campus Store, August 2015-April 2019 o Student Sales Associate
o Created a positive shopping experience for customers, by assisting them with a variety of needs
o Organized merchandise, responsible for POS system
o Responsible for an off-site location, organize merchandise to visually appeal to
customers
● Wildflower Day Care - Jasper Alberta, June 2017-August 2017
o Assisted in daily activities for children ages 18 months to 12 years old, following
the Waldorf pedagogy.

University of Ottawa, Ottawa
● Master of Education, July 2020
o Concentration in Languages, Societies and Cultures
Brock University, St Catharines ● Concurrent Education
o Bachelor of Education- Junior/Intermediate, May 2019 ▪ Teachable in Geography
o Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies, April 2018 ▪ Deans Honour Roll