Simon Wake
Education. Poetry. Community.
Resume
Education and Qualifications
Creative Writing
2013
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Montréal, QC
Masters' of Education
2018
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Montréal, QC
Education Brevet
2020
MINISTÈRE DE L'ÉDUCATION ET
DE L'ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR
Québec, QC
Teaching Experiences
SEP 2022Â - Today
English Language Arts
Ethics and Religious Culture
St-Lambert International Highschool
Montreal, Quebec
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Teaches English (grades 7 and 10) and Ethics (grade 11)
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Provides one on one support in after school tutoring program
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Adheres to the requirements of an International Baccalaureat Program while adapting to meet student needs and interests
SEPÂ 2021Â - JUNÂ 2022
Humanities Teacher
The Study Academy
Toronto, Ontario
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Taught English, Social Studies and Creative Writing.
Differentiated for a neuro-diverse class which included many students with severe ADHD, Autism spectrum and several other learning disabilities, as well as very high performing students.
Customised curriculum to meet student needs and interests.
Brought in many high-interest guest speakers and community partners.
Collaborated effectively with co-teachers.
Provided group instruction and one-on-one support.
SEP 2020 - JUNÂ 2021
Social Studies Teacher
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Tuugaalik High School
Naujaat, Nunavut
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Taught social studies for grades 7-12
Topics included: geography, history, civics and current events
Senior high classes were structured around community engagement
Community engagement activities
Tools to take action locally, politically and to help bring change
Adapted to different literacy levels
Initiated Inuktitut after school program - students teach teachers
MAR 2020 - JUN2020
Highschool Teacher
Qaqqalik School
Kimmirut, Nunavut
Successful candidate for the position
Start date deferred due to Covid-19 school closures
Remote learning in the subjects of math, literature and well being
SEP 2018 - JAN 2019
Teacher
Qulliq Rehabilitation Center
Inukjuak, Quebec
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Taught all subjects to a group of 12-18 year olds
Adapted to emotional and behavioral difficulties and varying academic abilities
Created a literacy program (English or Inuktitut) intervention in collaboration with the daycare
SEP 2016Â - JUNÂ 2017
Interprofessional Learning
Innalik School
Inukjuak, Quebec
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Taught all subjects (except gym, culture, and Inuktitut) to a class of 14-18 year old
Adapted to students at high risks of dropping out
Development of individualized goals and expectations based on his or her need and abilities.
Adapted to severe behavioral issues and notable learning impairments
Development of a combined traditionally academic and project-based learning
Work place habit development project - Running a restaurant in town while perfectioning academic skills (english, math, creativity)
SEP 2014 - MAY 2015
English as a Second Language
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Language Link
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Students ranging from ages 4 to 17 year old — primarily High School students
Class size was 20 to 40 students, and each semester was three months
Curriculum based on text book
Placement tests to assess the English fluency levels of the students
Published Work
Poem published in Matrix Magazine as part of their 93rd issue.
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An October Winter’s Dream
Publication in Montreal Writes
Cafe Joe Retains Its Charm
Under New Ownership
Cult MTL
Poem published in Drunken Boats 10th issue.
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Community Projects and Outreach
JAN 2021 - JUN 2021
Arts and Crafts from Naujaat
Co-founder
​Naujaat, Nunavut
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Noncommunity project helping local Inuit artists/craftspeople showcase and sell their work
Provide professional photos, shipping and logistics and English communications
Market development
Helping elders and others who lack access to the Internet
NOV 2020 - JAN 2021
Hunting Access Project
Co-founder
​Naujaat, Nunavut
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Provided hunters with gas or hunting supplies who could otherwise not afford to go hunting
Encouraged mental health and combat food insecurity during a COVID-19 lockdown
Project funded by Rising Youth