Josh Dimaapi

www.teacherdimaapi.weebly.com
Highlights
Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Physical Education), and Bachelor of Arts (English)
Completed two long practicums (a five week and eight week practicum), for primary and intermediate grades
Possess the ability to establish structure and discipline where/ when necessary, as well as creating an
enjoyable and engaging learning environment
Experience with full spectrum of student abilities: below, on par with, and exceeding grade standards
Competent and comfortable with technology: iMacs, Tablets (iPad and Android), and ELMO projectors
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Industry Knowledge and Experience
Successfully reduced/ limited student behavioral issues by outlining classroom expectations, via classroom
discussions, at the beginning of each practicum experience
Often resolved behavioral issues by asking students why questions, in regards to their actions, diffusing
hostile situations, by forcing students to contemplate on their behavior
Consistently included students opinions/ ideas when establishing the classroom standards and expectations,
empowering students and making them feel responsible, influential, and involved in creating their learning
environment
Adapted lesson plans/ assignments in order to facilitate student creativity and independence, motivating
students to invest more energy and effort into their work
Modified/ adjusted lesson plans and assignments, to aid students performing below their grade standards
Researched and incorporated diverse ways of introducing concepts and topics (e.g. shared personal stories
about struggling to gain weight that involved math concepts, such as percentages and fractions), which in
turn, increased student interest and curiosity
Frequently implemented progressive/ alternative assessment practices, such as dispelling grades and
percentages; instead, advocated the practice of self-assessment and self-analysis and having students
complete multiple drafts of assignments, in hope of instilling intrinsic motivation and desire to continually
improve assignments and projects
Learned how to allocate and organize time effectively during final practicum, in order to coach the grade
seven A and B team, three practices/ one game per week
Enjoy conversing and bonding with students and gaining insight into their home life, extracurricular activities,
and relationships, which usually led to a better teach-student rapport
Familiarized and knowledgeable about Prescribed Learning Outcomes and grade standards/ assessments
from Grade 1 12
Constructed unit matrices and lesson plans for variety of grades and subjects: Math (Grades 1, 2, 6, and 7),
English (Grades 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8-10), Science (Grades 1, 2, 6, and 7), Physical Education (Grades K 12),
and Computers Weebly website construction (Grade 6 & 7)
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Worked collaboratively with other student teachers, during practicum, in order to run Daily Physical Activity
(DPA), Christmas work shops, and Peer-to-peer student reading, for the entire school (Brechin Elementary)
Coached and co-coached volleyball and football, educating students on the basic rules and skills, as well as
teamwork and cooperation
Experience coordinating after school and extracurricular activities for student athletes: play days,
tournaments, and away games
Gained experience communicating with parents during teacher parent night and after school meetings
Bring creativity, quirkiness, and vitality when teaching and conversing with students

Education & Training

Bachelor of Education
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC

2013

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program

Brechin Elementary
Nanaimo, BC

2013

Play is the Way

Brechin Elementary
Nanaimo, BC

2012

Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)

Trinity Western University
Langley, BC

2012

Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Physical Education) 2006

Trinity Western University
Langley, BC
BC Soccer Certification
CCC, CCY, CCS, and B Pre-Test
Lower Mainland, BC

2005

Work Experience
Teacher on Call
Surrey Christian High School
Surrey, BC

2014

Semiahmoo Trail Elementary

Surrey, BC

2013

Brechin Elementary
Nanaimo, BC

2012

Basketball and Soccer Instructor

City of Surrey
Surrey, BC

2009

Goalkeeper Coach
European Soccer School
North Vancouver, BC

2004 - 2008

Practicum Coaching
Head Coach Boys Volleyball A & B Team
Semiahmoo Trail Elementary (Surrey, BC)
- Two to three practices, plus one game per week
Head Coach Boys Football Grade 6/7
Brechin Elementary (Nanaimo, BC)
- Two practices, plus one game per week