John Malarczyk

162 Chiswick Crescent – Aurora, ON L4G 6P2 - (705)-817-2204 - john.malarczyk@gmail.com

Teaching & Related Work Experience

Bayview Hill Elementary School - Richmond Hill, ON (February 2018 – March 2018)
Teacher Candidate
 Planned and facilitated weekly music lessons for classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in a rotary schedule
using a variety of pedagogical approaches and techniques including: rote instruction on Orff instruments;
direct band instruction, and; student-lead learning through group composition assignments
 Created assessments of, as, and for learning that included summative assessments (of learning), formative
feedback (for learning), and student self-assessment (as learning)
 Incorporated technological applications and tools into lessons on a regular basis
 Assisted with musical rehearsals in preparation for the spring Arts Night concert

Sir William Mulock Secondary School – Newmarket, ON (October 2017 – November 2017)
Teacher Candidate
 Conducted a variety of daily music lessons for a Grade 9 Instrumental class and a Grade 9/10 Vocal class and
consistently differentiated expectations and instruction based on the individual needs of students in each class
 Co-designed a Grade 9 world music assignment and unit plan which included: self-directed lessons;
scaffolded formative assessments, and; aural and written check-ins and feedback
 Assisted in extra-curricular rehearsals for the Festival Winds ensemble, Enter A Cappella vocal ensemble,
and Cadenza vocal ensemble in preparation for their winter concert performance and video submissions into
the annual CBC Music Challenge
 Helped plan and facilitate extra-curricular events in the music department including the Fall Coffee House
and annual Lip Dub promotional video recording

Victoria’s College Dean’s Office – Toronto, ON (August 2014 – May 2016)

Residence Don (2014-2015)
 Created a positive space and welcoming environment for 42 incoming residence students, most of which were
entering residence for their first year of university
 Supported individual students through personal, academic, and mental health struggles
 Promoted community development within my house and within the larger Victoria College population
 Planned and facilitated student life activities in the form of social, charitable, and educational programming
 Responded to emergency situations when called upon, working with EMS and other resources when needed
 Acted as a role model to my house, fostering personal growth in students by encouraging co-curricular
involvement and encouraging students to strive for academic success
Senior Residence Don (2015-2016)
 Hosted biweekly meetings with a building team of five other dons, creating a positive, welcoming, and
confidential work environment by providing support through daily feedback and one-on-one check-ins
 Interacted closely with a building council of elected student leaders to promote events, discuss community
standards, offer guidance, and listen to their feedback in order to review and revise my own donning methods
 Worked with three other Senior Residence Dons as well as the Residence Life Coordinator to review student
behavioural trends and to create and revise policies that effectively addressed student needs and concerns
Relevant Volunteer Experience
Classroom Assistant, Barrie ON May 2015 – July 2015
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
 Observed and assisted in teaching two sections of a Grade 11 Introduction to Social Science
course and one section of a Grade 12 World Issues course
 Assisted with student feedback and evaluation and inputting marks into TeachAssist
 Collaborated with my host teacher to create lessons and assessments that aligned with the
learning goals and educational outcomes from Ontario’s Curriculum for Social Sciences and the
Humanities
Volunteer Teaching Assistant, Toronto, ON Jan. 2015 – April 2015
University of Toronto
 Helped in teaching a first year undergraduate Introduction to Guitar course
 Shared personal experiences and helpful tips with students on a weekly basis
 Met with students one-on-one when they sought extra assistance with course material
 Provided support and encouragement to students during class time
 Gained experience following the course’s curriculum guidelines while also seeking ways to teach
efficiently and creatively within those guidelines
Ideas for the World Student Facilitator, Toronto, ON Jan. 2015 – March 2015
Victoria College Dean’s Office; University of Toronto
 Helped run weekly seminars for university students regarding modern scientific trends and the
ethical issues that arise with them
 Facilitated discussions and critical conversations between guest lecturers and university students
 Acted as liaison between students and the Dean’s Office, communicating feedback and
constructive criticism to superiors and helping develop effective, positive solutions

Education

Present - 2019 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto; Toronto, ON
Master of Teaching Degree

2012- 2016 Faculty of Music, University of Toronto; Toronto, ON

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with Honours (Primary Instrument: Guitar)

Professional Development Experience

 Deepening Your Knowledge Indigenous Education Workshop – April, 2018

 Creating Positive & Safe Spaces (PD Session at Sir William Mulock S.S.) – November, 2017
 Emergency First-Aid & CPR Level B – August, 2015
 safeTALK (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) Mental Health Training – August 2014, 2015

References

Christopher Uchida Carmen Spiteri-Johnson Melanie Steenburgh

Music Dept. Head Principal Music Teacher
Sir William Mulock S.S. Sir William Mulock S.S. Bayview Hill E.S.
(647)-746-0056 (905)-967-1045 (647)-971-3567