Tess Petronski

Address: 1600 Coventry Court, Sarnia, ON, N7S 3X8

Cell Phone: 226 929 5234
Home Phone: (519) 541 2375
Email: tesspetronski1@gmail.com
Summary
I am a creative, organized and ambitious individual who is in the process of attaining a Bachelor
of Education at the University of Windsor. As a Junior/Intermediate teacher specializing in
English, I am looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm and love for literature and writing with
students. As a new teacher I will strive to continually excel within the classroom. I feel I am at
the beginning of a career of service that will hopefully give back to an educational community
that has given me so much personal experience.

Education
University of Windsor
- Windsor, Ontario
Bachelor of Education, B.Ed. - Junior/Intermediate
Anticipated degree in Bachelor of Education

September 2014 April 2015

Wilfrid Laurier University

- Waterloo, Ontario
Graduated with Bachelor of Arts, B.A. Honours English
Minor in History

September 2010 April 2014

St. Christophers Secondary School

- Sarnia, Ontario
Graduated with Ontario Secondary School Diploma

September 2006 June 2010

PRACTICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate, Sarnia, Ontario
October 6th October 24th 2014
- Lambton Kent District School Board, Lakeroad Elementary School
- Grade 8
- Associate: Mr. Tony Scarpelli
This first practicum consisted of three full weeks within an elementary school, in which I was in
charge of the daily one hundred minute Literacy block as well as the daily fifty-minute
Mathematic block. My responsibilities included lesson planning, developing creative projects
and assignments as well as rubrics for assessment.

Teacher Candidate, Sarnia, Ontario

December 1st December 19th 2014
- Lambton Kent District School Board, Lakeroad Elementary School
- Grade 8
- Associate: Mr. Tony Scarpelli
This second practicum I completed was three weeks in which I had the responsibility of teaching
the daily one hundred minute Literacy block as well as the daily fifty-minute Mathematic block
as well as Geography and History. I was required to implement a full Math unit plan on
Patterning and Algebra. My responsibilities included lesson planning, developing creative
projects and assignments, rubrics for assessment and also completing all marking. Classroom
management and various differentiated instruction tactics were the focal point of this practicum.
Different strategies were utilized to ensure maximum student participation and achievement.
Teacher Candidate, Sarnia, Ontario
February 9th February 27th 2015
- St. Clair Catholic District School Board, Sacred Heart School
- Grade 6
- Associate: Ms. Kelli Cowley
This third practicum was completed in three weeks. I was responsible for daily lessons in various
subject areas like Math, Religion, Social Studies, and Language Arts. I was also responsible for
providing and implementing opportunities for differentiated learning as some students were on
individual education plans (IEPs). Classroom management was again a focal point of practicum.
Teacher Candidate, Sarnia Ontario
April 3rd April 24th 2015
- St. Clair Catholic District School Board, Sacred Heart School
- Grade 7/8
- Associate: Mr. Ryan Hare
My current placement will be completed in three weeks. I am responsible for daily lessons in
various subjects like Math and Literacy as well as science and history. I am required to make
lesson plans that are engaging to students and provide ample learning opportunities. I am
responsible for developing creative project and questions as well as types of assessment.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Youth Group Leader
March 2015 - Present
Sacred Heart Church, Sarnia, ON
- Organize and set up group activities and games
- Work with students in Grade 7 & 8 and teach them about inclusivity
Laurier Students for Learning (LSFL)
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON

September 2013 - March 2014

Worked with small groups one-on-one with children ranging from 6-13 years old
Worked with children with English as a second language to develop reading and
comprehension skills

Teaching Assistant/Classroom Volunteer

April 29th June 23rd 2013
St. Matthews Elementary School, Sarnia, ON
Teacher: Amanda Lambert
- Assisted students with homework and lesson material in a Grade 2/3 classroom
- Worked one-on-one with students with learning difficulties
Summer Camp Group Leader/Volunteer
July 22nd July 28th 2013
Sacred Heart Church, Sarnia, ON
- Group and station leader for Vacation Bible School
- Worked with children ranging from 4 to 12 years with an emphasis on inclusion and
acceptance of diversity
Lady Storm Basketball Camp Coach/Leader
July 2009 August 2009
St. Christophers Secondary School, Sarnia, ON
- Group/Team leader for a group of female basketball players
- Coached and worked with the players to develop basketball skills

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Navellis European Delicatessen & Catering

November 2008 Present
Sarnia, Ontario
Position: Cashier Customer Assistant
- Work with a diverse client to deliver exceptional quality of service
- Experienced with working money and cash register
Community Living Sarnia-Lambton
June 2014 August 2014
Sarnia, Ontario
Position: Job Coach
- Worked alongside students of various ages with developmental, physical and emotional
disabilities to learn necessary life and job skills
- Assisted students to complete their specific tasks at place of employment
Stokes Bay Bar & Grill
May 2011 September 2012
Sarnia, Ontario
Position: Server & Waitress
- Duties included taking orders, stocking various items, clearing tables, delivering order,
making desserts

REFERENCES
Tony Scarpelli Associate Teacher at Lakeroad Elementary School, Sarnia, ON
- See reference letter attached
Kelli Cowley Associate Teacher at Sacred Heart School, Sarnia, ON
- See reference letter attached
Amanda Lambert Teacher at St. Matthews Catholic School, Sarnia, ON
Phone: 519 332 4300
Email: amanda.lambert@sccdsb.net