Ryan Saunders

Hi there! My name is Ryan Saunders, and I am an OCT certified Teacher. Having taught both in Canada and ESL abroad, it has always been my aim to inspire and encourage my students to unlock their hidden potential and become strong, independent learners.

2022-2023 Occasional Teacher, J/I     YRDSB, York Region, Canada

• Delivered differentiated lessons while upholding pre-existing routines and managing classroom behaviour in an thoughtful and inclusive way
• Demonstrated professionalism, leadership and a willingness to learn in a variety of classroom situations, including Music and Homeroom classes throughout York Region

2022 Student Teacher, Cosburn M.S., Grade 6 TDSB, Toronto, Canada

• Facilitated learning in Math, Science, Health, Art and Music classes in engaging and hands-on ways
• Used backwards design while developing unit plans that culminated in inquiry-based summative tasks
• Provided rich tasks through Google Classroom, as well as online synchronous lessons through Google Meet
• Emphasized the importance of co-creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment 

2022 Student Teacher, Post’s Corners P.S., Grade 6    HDSB, Oakville, Canada

• Effectively engaged students in Math, Language, Science, Health units with differentiated lessons and hands-on activities
• Delivered curriculum expectations with inquiry-based activities, emphasizing student choice and co-constructed success criteria
• Created authentic formative and summative assessments, providing regular feedback to students while guiding them towards success

2018   ESL Teacher, Saritididet English Program           Chanthaburi, Thailand

• Delivered English, Science, Art and P.E lessons to students at Junior-Intermediate Levels.
• Observed my classes to better understand the students' needs and implemented various activities to keep students engaged.
• Updated and maintained Gradebooks 

2016-2022 Music Instructor, Beaches Conservatory of Music     Toronto, Canada

• Provided individualized weekly lesson plans for each class while adhering to the curriculum, working with both Primary-Junior and Junior-Intermediate levels, ages 4-16.
• Student Royal Conservatory of Music exams and Performance Recital preparation support.
• Communicated frequently with families of students. Maintained excellent relationships.

2020-2022: Bachelor of Education Hamilton, Canada

Junior/Intermediate, Teachable: Vocal Music Brock University 

2017 TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification  Toronto, Canada

Oxford Seminars

2009-2014: Bachelor of Music           Toronto, Canada

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

2005-2009 French Immersion Toronto, Canada

Malvern Collegiate Institute