1. Angela Di Ponio
4120 Casgrain Drive  Windsor, ON  N9G 2A5  (519) 972-9290  a.diponio@gmail.com  angeladiponio.wordpress.com
Career objective: Seeking part time, full time or occasional teaching within Ontario.
Education: 2012 ABQ Communications Technology, Grade 11 and 12
2012 ABQ Communications Technology, Grade 9 and 10
2011 AQ ESL, PART 1
2010 AQ SPECIAL EDUCATION, PART 1
2010 ABQ INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
2008 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
 Concentration: Intermediate/Senior
 Focus on: Visual Art and Drama
2007 BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
 Major: Visual Arts and Communication Studies
 Minor: Dramatic Arts
2004 TRADIGITAL-ANIMATION DIPLOMA
St. Clair College, Windsor, ON
Educational 2005 – Present MEMBER OF THE GOLDEN KEY HONOURS SOCIETY
Accomplishments:
Professional  A talent for motivating and involving students at all levels.
Summary  A genuine interest and concern for young people.
 Ability to easily adapt to varied teaching situations.
 Highly developed computer skills with in-depth experience of using
technology in the classroom; white board, smart board, cameras, slide
shows, studio lighting setup, high-end computer programs, and Microsoft
office suite.
Professional
Teaching
Experience
2010 - 2012 OCCASIONAL TEACHER
W.E.C.D.S.B., Windsor, ON
October 2010 – Present
 Acted as a substitute teacher delivering planned lessons to students in a
range of different subjects.
 Developed strategies for successfully managing a class.
 Used school resources and rules as tool for success.
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
Long Term Occasional Teacher at Ste. Anne H.S., Belle River, ON.
January 7 – April 20, 2012
• Developed classes based around digital technology, all work was submitted
and given through Google Docs and server drives.
• Courses focused on Yearbook creation and television broadcasting.
• Students were able to grow and learn at their own pace, creating work that
challenged them as individuals.

2. • Completed mid-term reports using personalized comments.
INTERMEDIATE RELIGION/SENIOR RELIGION/LEADERSHIP
TEACHER
Long Term Occasional Teacher at Cardinal Carter, Leamington, ON.
September 6, 2011 – November 1, 2011
 Developed unit plans based on curriculum documents supplied by school.
 Developed strategies for successfully managing a class.
 Accompanied Grade 11 Leadership class on a 5-day trip to Muskoka
Woods.
 Accompanied Grade 10 Religion class on a spiritual retreat.
 Completed progress and midterm report cards for all three courses.
SENIOR RELIGION TEACHER (Grade 11 and 12)
Long Term Occasional Teacher at Cardinal Carter, Leamington, ON.
May 17, 2011 – June 30, 2011
 Developed unit plans and final exams.
 Complete final report cards for all 3 courses
2008 - 2010 SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Springwood High School, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK
September 2008 – July 2010
Media Studies Teacher Year 12 (A/S) and 13 (A/2)
 Developed the course schedule and delivery for both Year 12 and Year 13
Media Studies courses. This included developing involving, interesting and
varied lessons directed towards certain goals set out by the OCR Exam
Board (Oxford, Cambridge and R.S.A.).
 Delivered the first completely digital unit in Media Studies. Students used
popular websites to showcase their work. This included training students on
the use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Blogspot.com,
Wordpress.com, Slideshare.net, Facebook.com, Audacity, and
Youtube.com.
 Delivered the course in a practical manner, using technology whenever
possible to assist student learning and to promote independent learning as
well as comfort with technology.
 Successfully directed Year 12 students in creating a professional magazine
cover, contents page and double-page spread of a music magazine.
(2008-2009) Team-taught a Year 13 class contributing my technical expertise to the
creation of music videos and my theoretical expertise to the study of genre in film.
2009 – 2010 Year 12 General Studies Teacher
 Developed and delivered lessons based on current issues in Art, Media,
Business, Technology and Science.
 Prepared students for final written exam with practice tests and regular
written activities.
 Delivered lessons and workshops based on essay writing.
2008 – 2010 Cover Teacher Year 7-11
 Acted as a substitute teacher delivering planned lessons to students in a
range of different subjects.
 Developed strategies for successfully managing a class.
 Used school resources and rules as tool for success.
2008 – 2009 Visual Arts teacher Year 7 and 8.
 Using National Curriculum developed engaging and purposeful
lessons through themed Units.
 Presented lessons in a way that incorporates all types of learners, as

3. well as allowing time for one-on-one assistance.
 Developed positive strategies for classroom management, dealing
with issues calmly and effectively.
 Established a positive relationship with students; creating a safe
environment that is conducive to learning.
2008 – 2009 BTEC Performing Arts Teacher Year 10
 Worked as part of a team to teach a specific unit based on Mask
Making.
 Created a learning environment that was similar to that of a
workshop.
 Inspired students through exemplar pieces and demonstrations.
 Managed the class in Safety Audits, the creation of masks for
productions, and face painting.
 Stressed the need for working in a safe and productive environment
based on teamwork.
 Lesson plans and assignments were successfully monitored
internally.
Extracurricular • Assisted students in the organization and production of a school-
involvement wide “lip dub”, similar to a music video (2012).
 Held sessions for students after school and during free periods to
improve and catch up on work (2008-2010).
 Created educational videos alongside Drama and Media students.
 Trained fellow colleagues in the use of Adobe Photoshop (2010).
 Contributed to the school musical by creating a series of digital
backgrounds for the play, We Will Rock You (2009) and The Siege
(2010).
 Chaperoned a school art trip to Paris (2008) where we directed
students through the busy streets, to several famous art galleries,
shopping centers and landmarks.
 Judged the Senior and Junior talent shows (2008-2010).
Professional  Attended several courses including: Effective art lessons for NQTs
Development (Newly Qualified Teachers), Get ahead OCR Media Studies, Basic
First Aid Training, and Teaching General Studies.
 Attended OCR Media Studies Conference 2010.
Teaching 2010-2011 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, (VOLUNTEER)
Related  Assist students with assignments and tasks given by teacher.
Experience  Assist teacher in administrative duties, creative works, and
lesson/extracurricular activity plans.
2008 ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR
Walkerville Collegiate Institute Secondary School, Windsor, ON
 Lead students in an extra-credit animation project based on diversity
 Taught students the basics of animating with clay
2007 – 2008 CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTOR (VOLUNTEER)
Corpus Christi, Windsor, ON
 Lead groups in developing an understanding of their faith as mature

4. Catholics
 Assisted priest in developing and executing the Confirmation
Ceremony
2005-2007 TUTORS IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM, TUTOR
St. Christopher’s Elementary School, Windsor, ON
 Communicated curricular concepts to students (Grades 4-7) having
difficulty in Language Arts, Math, Science, French, Visual Arts and
Social Studies
 Practiced effective classroom management in interacting with small
and large groups of students
2007 TEACHER’S AIDE (VOLUNTEER)
Holy Names Catholic High School, Windsor, ON
 Assisted students in an art class with animation
 Critiqued student work, offering suggestion and strategies for
improving their pieces
2006 TEACHER’S AIDE (VOLUNTEER)
St. Anne’s Catholic High School, Windsor, ON
 Guided a grade 10 Media Arts Class through several Macromedia
Flash tutorials and lessons
 Assisted students in developing creative works and bringing their
ideas to life
 Developed the students’ awareness of speed, composition and sound
as the students created multimedia works of art
OTHER WORK
EXPERIENCE
1999 – 2008 WAL-MART ASSOCIATE
Store 3114, Windsor, ON
2005-2007 FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Paranoid Design, Windsor, ON
 Worked on contracted projects digitally illustrating and animating
flash game interfaces.
Community
Involvement
2007 TOUR GUIDE, VOLUNTEER
Peche Island Day, Windsor, ON
2006 CHAIR OF PROMOTIONS, VOLUNTEER
City Street Celebration: An Expo for Alternative Transportation, Windsor, ON
2005 - 2006 GRAPHIC DESIGNER, VOLUNTEER
City Street Celebration: An Expo for Alternative Transportation, Windsor, ON
2003 GRAPHIC DESIGNER, VOLUNTEER
Lung Association, Cambridge, ON