MIRANDA LEONETTI

1741 Chornoby Cres. Tecumseh ON N8N 5A1

Phone: (519) 984-6367
E-mail: leonettimiranda@gmail.com

SUMMARY
My name is Miranda Leonetti and I am in the process of attaining my Bachelor of Education at the
University of Windsor. I am an enthusiastic, compassionate teacher candidate, specializing in English at
the Junior/Intermediate level. My school placements and volunteer experiences have been very valuable
in exposing me to various teaching roles and responsibilities. I strive to be a teacher that inspires others
and gives back to the same WECDSB educational community that has motivated and shaped me into the
lifelong learner I am today.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, Windsor, ON
Bachelor of Education: Junior/Intermediate

2014 Present

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, Windsor, ON

Honours Bachelor of Arts: English Language and Literature
Double Minor in History and Psychology
Graduated with Distinction

2010 - 2014

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, Belle River, ON

Grade Twelve Ontario Scholar Gold Cord and Proficiency
Highest Mark in Sociology Award

2006 2010

ST. PETER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Tecumseh, ON

Graduated as the Class of 2006 Valedictorian

2001 2006

ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Windsor, ON

1996 2001

PRACTICE TEACHING EXPERIENCES

HOLY NAME CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Practicum #4: Student Teacher for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board

April 2-24, 2015

My fourth and final practicum was in Mrs. Deanna Thompsons grade seven class at Holy Name
Catholic Elementary School. During this placement, I took on an entire science unit on heat in the
environment, a math unit on geometry, a literacy unit on summarizing, and a religion unit on living a moral
life. In addition to that, I taught physical education, dramatic art, and computers.
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
Practicum #3: Student Teacher for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board

Feb. 9-27, 2015

My third practicum was in Mrs. Laura Zuechs grade seven class at Corpus Christi Catholic
Middle School. During this placement, I took on an entire literacy unit on fears and phobias. I engaged the
class by incorporating dramatic arts into my lesson plans, which kept the class alert and participating. In
addition to literacy, I taught math and rotary geography. I feel very fortunate for having been placed at
Corpus Christi, for I was able to experience a one-to-one schooleach student had a Chrome Book. This
brought technology in the classroom to a whole new level, for the students always had a device at their
fingertips to research or submit an assignment electronically.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Practicum #2: Student Teacher for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board

Dec. 1-19, 2014

My second practicum was in Ms. Linda Simetics grade six class at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Elementary School. During this placement, I took on an entire math unit on measurement. I absolutely
loved it! My excitement for the subject matter got the students excited about it too, which created a highly
engaged environment during the daily 100 minute three-part math block (minds on, action, and
consolidation). In addition to teaching math, I created Literacy Centers with a cross-curricular component
of Religion and the Christmas celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. I also led guided reading sessions
with groups of students and assessed them on their reading and discussion. Furthermore, I helped
design, teach, and display a Literacy/Social Studies/Visual Art cross-curricular cumulative project. Lastly,
I assisted my associate during Boys Basketball tryouts and assisted in putting together a school mass my
class was hosting.
ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Practicum #1: Student Teacher for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board

Oct. 6-24, 2014

My first practicum was in Mr. Kristin Kobielskis grade eight classroom at St. John Vianney
Catholic Elementary School. The main subjects I taught were Geography, Family Life, and Physical
Education, with some Mathematics and Visual Art. For three of the days at placement, my grade eights
were on a field trip to Muskoka Woods, so I took the initiative to collaborate with a fellow student teacher
in a grade five class and team-teach. During those three days, I taught Visual Art, Literacy, and Physical
Education.
ST. PETER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Co-Op Student for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board

Sept. 2008
January 2009

In grade twelve I was a co-op student in Vanessa Coronas grade seven/eight split class at St.
Peter Catholic Elementary School. I spent the afternoon in her classroom each day from September to
January. Vanessa Corona was the first person to expose me to the world of teaching and inspired me to
follow my dreams of becoming a teacher. She introduced me to rubrics and assessment and challenged
me to create my very first science unit testsone for the grade sevens on Interactions Within
Ecosystems and one for the grade eights on Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems. Additionally, she
introduced me to the concept of cross-curricular assignments. As a result, I created my first poetry
assignment that contained reading comprehension, writing, oral presentation, and visual art. Lastly, this
co-op placement provided me with hands-on experience working in an intermediate split classroom. I was
able to glean from Ms. Coronas class management styles of diving her time between the two grades.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ONTARIO TEACHERS FEDERATION, Windsor, ON
Teaching Combined Grades: Challenges and Opportunities
Reaching Every Student: Inclusive and Safer Environments
for LGBTQ Students in All Schools
Key Note Address: Teachers, Laws that Govern Them,
And Professional Boundary Issues J/I

Jan. 23, 2015

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: BUILDING FUTURES, Windsor, ON

Occasional Teaching

Student Well-Being and Positive Mental Health

Nov. 14, 2014

CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY, Windsor, ON

Representatives from the Childrens Aid Society discussed
how the role of a teacher is to protect children.

Nov. 7, 2014

EQAO, Windsor, ON
Members of the EQAO Outreach Team discussed EQAO assessments
and teachers professional responsibilities regarding them.

Nov. 7, 2014

ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS, Windsor, ON

Joy Jamieson, Deputy Registrar for the Ontario College of Teachers and
Liz Papadopoulos, Chair of the Council of the Ontario College of Teachers
presented valuable information about self-regulation, the College Council,
standards of professional practice, qualifications, and resources for Ontario
certified teachers.

Sept. 26, 2014

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
TECUMSEH VISTA ACADEMY
Student Volunteer

January 2012
June 2012

I accumulated 117 volunteer hours in Rachelle Burleighs grade four classroom at Tecumseh
Vista Academy. I took a leadership role by creating fun and engaging activities for her students in a
variety of subject areas, including language arts, physical education, drama, and dance. Additionally, I
provided extra support for struggling students by working with them one-on-one in the classroom and in
small groups.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
TROY LIFE AND FIRE SAFETY LTD.
Administrative Office Assistant

2011 Present

CHILD CARE PROVIDER

I provide in-home care for children between the ages of three to fifteen.

2006 Present

THE PENNYSAVER
Was responsible for the weekly distribution of newspapers.

2002 2006