Anthony M.

Ortoleva
38 Bertram Dr. Dundas, ON. anthony.ortoleva@hwdsb.on.ca

Ontario College of Teachers Number 504115

Intermediate/Senior - Physics and Mathematics

TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Feb. 2009 – June 2009 Dundas, ON
Math Teacher – Highland Secondary School
 Taught MFM 2P and MBF 3C with a focus on use of SMARTBOARD and hands-on activities.
 Implemented new parent communication strategies beyond traditional phone calls
 Further developed classroom management strategies.

Feb. 2007 – June 2009 Dundas, ON

Math & Science Teacher – Parkside Secondary School
 Taught a variety of grade 9/10 math and science courses focusing on use of technology, hands-on
projects and problem solving
 Became a school lead in use of SMARTBOARD
 SNC 2D – pioneered the use of LoggerPro software culminating activity for motion unit
 SNC 1P – used SmartBoard to create visual lessons for chemistry unit, and Powerpoint for space.
 SPH 4U – filled-in for 5 weeks, initiated the use of LoggerPro for projectile motion lab.
 SNC 3E – developed course built around computer applications to circumvent writing difficulties.
 Actively participated in dept. goal-setting focusing on parent communication and attendance issues.
 Participated in NTIP program for new teachers.

Feb. 2006 – April 2007 Hamilton, ON.

Mathematics Teacher – Sir John A. MacDonald Night School
 Team-taught 4U calculus.

Sept. 2006 – Feb 2007 Barrie, ON.

Science, Mathematics, and Social Science Teacher – Barrie North Collegiate
 Taught gr. 12 College Physics, focusing on including hands-on culminating activities, including designing
and constructing Goldberg machines, hydraulic arms, and an electronics dissection.
 Taught 2L Locally Developed Math, gaining management strategies and special education experience
 Managing Personal Resources, creating lessons for a wide variety of learners and skill levels.
 Instructed after-hours math support group for students struggling in MPM 2D, and MPM 2P to help
them organize notes, understand concepts, and prepare for assessment.
 Participated in “Free the Children” coffee house fundraiser, and Christmas assembly
 Sept 2005 - March 2006 Guelph, ON.
Pre-Service Teacher – Upper Grand District School Board
 Experience teaching MFM 1P, MAT 141 (at College Heights vocational school)
 Taught MPM 2D and Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
 Assisted in coaching the senior boys volleyball team, and gr. 7-8 basketball.
 Used Geometer's Sketchpad and Word Processing applications on a weekly basis
 Used hands-on experiments to generate real-life data (ball bouncing, garbage bag stretching, can rolling)
 Used an interpersonal logic game to introduce “Solving by Induction”
 Made a progress chart to help motivate students to reach goals
 Worked with Spec. Ed and ESL Teacher to accommodate a program for ESL students

Sept. 2004 – Aug. 2005 Hamilton ON.

Marketing & Outreach Manager – Venture Eng. & Science Camp – McMaster U.
 Researched and initiated new outreach opportunities to reach audiences that are underrepresented at
camp (girls, low-income families, new Canadians)
 Set up a half-day visit from NASA and CSA astronauts to speak with campers about being in space, the
importance of education, and the NEEMO 9 deep-sea project
 Planned 2nd Venture Girl Guide Day @ MAC, a full-day program for 100 Hamilton Area Guides (aged 9-
12) to earn their science and engineering badges
 Organized magic potion station at Harry Potter book opening at Chapters Bookstore
 Organized monthly visits to the Hamilton Children’s Museum for children aged 5-10
 Organized attendance at community events (Ancaster Fair, and ABC Halton)
 Created marketing plan to sell the camp as “Educational AND Fun” on a $10,000 advertising budget
 Designed and created camp promotional material including brochure, website, signs, and newspaper ads
 Marketing strategies resulted in a record 900 camper registrations (up 11% from 2004)
 Worked with directors to create a week-long instructor training program

Sept. 2003 – Aug. 2004 Hamilton ON.

Curriculum Coordinator – Venture Engineering & Science Camp – McMaster
 Worked part-time during school year, and full-time in May-August to design and schedule weekly summer
camp curriculum for 800 campers aged 8-13
 Created 60 hours of science projects, hands-on activities, ecology tours, labs, and visits to the planetarium
 Supervised, guided, and trained 6 instructors for their classroom duties
 Responsible for material purchasing decisions, adhering to a $5000 budget
 Ensured that materials and equipment were readily available for all projects
 Supported classrooms by preparing lab experiments, set-up/clean-up schedules
 Planned, and instructed 3 weekly biology dissection labs, and 3 chemistry labs
 In addition to required duties, created a manual to help incoming coordinators

Summer 2002 & Summer 2003 Hamilton ON.

Instructor – Venture Engineering & Science Camp – McMaster University
 Developed hour-long workshops about pulleys and structures, performed in character (as
farmer/Hamilton city worker), including theory, demos, and hands-on project for gr. 3-8
 Developed, organized and instructed 8 weeks of camp curriculum, including a crime scene investigation, a
concrete house, an ecology tour of Cootes Paradise nature reserve, digging for fossils.
 Responsible for the safety and conduct of 20-30 children per week, and dealing with parents.
 Chosen by camp director to organize and schedule science projects for three afternoon visits to
Ohsweken native reserve
 2002 - 2005 Hamilton ON.
Secretary and Treasurer – McMaster Civil Engineering Society
 As secretary, recorded minutes and kept discussions focused
 As treasurer, responsible for making withdrawals, payments, and budgeting a $5000 back account
amongst the many MCES students events

EDUCATION

Sept. 2005 to April 2006 North Bay, ON.

Bachelor of Education – Nipissing University
 Intermediate/Senior - Physics and Mathematics qualifications
 iTeach Laptop Program (focused on practical use of IT in the classroom)
 Section Sports Rep – organized and motivated classmates to play intramural sports

Sept. 2000 to April 2005 Hamilton, ON.

Bachelor of Civil Engineering & Management – McMaster University
 Graduated with distinction
 Environmental, transportation, structural, geotechnical fields
 Major Projects included
1. Design of an Award Winning Children’s Project (Electronic Roaster 2000)
2. Design of a Sustainable Green Building at the Lister Block in Hamilton
3. Motivation and Reward Systems in a Non-Profit Organization
4. Floodplain Management Plan for the Ancaster Watershed
5. Design of a Waterdown Township Bypass
 Relevant Training Courses taken as part of the Management Program
1. Behavioural Issues in Management – explored motivation, reward systems, effective leadership,
decision-making and conflict management
2. Training and Development – dealt with planning and delivery of instruction, and establishing,
revising and examining training programs.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2008
STAO 2008
 Attended session lead by Robert Bateman focusing on bringing learning outside the classroom.
 Gathered resources for every junior science course.

2006 Erin, ON.

Upper Grand District Math Conference
 Attended sessions on math problem solving, and the use of TIPS in the classroom
 Participated in idea sharing for MFM 1P with other mathematics teachers
 2002 - 2005 Ottawa, ON., Halifax, NS
ACTUA National and Regional Meetings
 ACTUA is a network of 27 Canadian Science and Engineering Camps
 Chosen by ACTUA to create and present “Promoting a Science Camp”
 Attended sessions on environmental education, program planning and evaluation, conflict
resolution, hiring, mentorship, and marginalized youth
 Won Best Project Award for Venture’s “Electronic Roadster 2000mm”
 Led sessions on simple games and activities to keep children interested
 Attended sessions on classroom management, and engaging children in science

SKILLS
 Establish rapport quickly with children, peers, and co-workers
 Creative, spontaneous and flexible
 Experienced in conflict management, and diffusing problems
 Responsive to children’s moods, temperament, and feelings in social situations
 Great ability to work without direct supervision
 Experienced at setting priorities and goals for myself and a team
 Can recognize and utilize the skills of others
 Ability to hear and answer questions perceptively
 Can bring out the creativity in others
 Thrive in team environments and can collaborate with and motivate others
 Able to distribute tasks, and share credit with others
 Anticipate problems before they arise
 Able to converse in French
 Highly experienced with a wide range of engineering computer software

INTERESTS
 Avid star-gazer and recreational astronomer
 Amateur acoustic guitarist
 Beginning ballroom dancer and Beyonce impersonator
 Active athlete who enjoys volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, flag football
 Fern Resort Open Golf Champion, and free golf lesson provider
 Colossal Bill Cosby fan, and amateur impersonator.
 New participant in Bikram Yoga for injury rehabilitation (see Beyonce above)

REFERENCES

Keith Rees Carm Vespi

Science Dept. Head Alumni Officer – Supervisor at Venture Camp
Parkside S.S. McMaster University
Dundas, ON Hamilton, ON
Work : 905-628-6339 ext. 321 Work: 905-525-9140 ext.24906
E-mail: vespi@mcmaster.ca

Further References Available Upon Request