Twin Lakes Secondary School 2024 - present
Teacher - Grade 9-12 Math and Science
After School Math Program for Grades 9-10
Vancouver Island University Adult Basic Education 2024
Math Instructor - Grades 1-11 equivalent
Francis Kelsey Secondary School 2023
Student Teacher - Grades 8/9 Math and Science
Kwalikum Secondary School 2022 - 2023
Student Teacher - Grade 11/12 Math and Science
Vancouver Island University Adult Basic Education 2022
Math Instructor - Grade 9/10 equivalent
Sylvan Learning Center 2020 - 2023
Instructor/Tutor - Math and Science
Instructor - Reading and Writing
Simon Fraser University, Department of Chemistry 2014 - 2019
Tutor - General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry
Teaching Assistant - General and Physical Chemistry 2014 - 2019
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), Department of Chemistry and Biology
Teaching Assistant - General and Inorganic Chemistry 2010 - 2014
Science Rendezvous Educational Show 2009 - 2013
Pine Ridge Ski Club
Ski Instructor / Racing Coach 2002 - 2005
Thunderhoops Basketball Camp
Coach 2002 - 2003
Home Depot
Tool Rental / Construction Associate 2023 - present
1800GOTJUNK
Junior Manager 2020
Driver / Crew 2020 - 2021
Heriot-Watt University, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society
Laboratory Technician 2019 - 2020
Simon Fraser University
Graduate Student Researcher 2014 - 2019
Ecopoly Solutions Inc.
Research and Development Associate 2013 - 2014
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
Graduate Student Researcher 2009 - 2014
Heriot-Watt University, School of Energy, Geoscience, infrastructure, and Society
First Aider 2020
Simon Fraser University - Holdcroft Lab
Canadian Foundation for Innovation Grant 2017 - 2018
Laboratory Equipment Purchasing Process
Safety Officer 2016 - 2018
Ecopoly Solutions Inc. - Newmarket Plant and Lab
ISO9000 Application Process 2014
Safety Committee 2013 - 2014
Women in Engineering
Student Advisor 2011
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), Department of Chemistry and Biology
Departmental Council - Student Member 2009 - 2010
Chemistry Curriculum Committee - Student Member 2009 - 2010
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) Chemistry Course Union
President 2009 - 2010
Vice President of Finance 2008 - 2009
Director of Volunteer and Extra-Curricular 2007 - 2008
Orillia District Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Student Council 2003 - 2005
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education - University of Toronto
Additional Qualification
-Senior Science - Physics 2025
-Special Education Part One 2025
-Senior Mathematics 2024
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Education Post Baccalaureate 2022 - 2023
Exploratory Studies 2021 - 2022
Simon Fraser University
Certificate program in University Teaching and Learning 2019
Instructional Skills Workshop 2018
Doctorate - Chemistry (Withdrawn before completion) 2014 - 2019
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
Masters of Science - Molecular Science 2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry 2005 - 2010
Orillia District Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Ontario High School Diploma 2000 - 2004
Trained in goal-oriented teaching
Training and experience in trauma informed practice
Capable of working within specific subjects or in an interdisciplinary, project-based approach
Able to teach the following topics
Chemistry (introductory high school or general university, analytical, organic, electrochemistry)
Mathematics (basic operations, basic to advanced algebra, linear algebra, calculus, statistics and probability, graphing, number and set theory)
Physics (introductory high school level)
Writing (beginner level including grammar skill and the writing process)
Computer savvy with ability to teach full suite of Microsoft Office software and specialty chemistry software
Experienced in using D2L, Google Classroom, Desmos, and Zoom in online and in-person synchronous instruction.
Fast Learner
Excellent oral and written communication skills including
Award-winning graduate masters thesis
Seven academic papers published in five different journals
Standard operating procedures manuals for three different scientific instruments
Presenting at nine Scientific Conferences
Highly proficient with computers and technology including python and C++ programing languages
Some experience with sound and video editing software
Excellent laboratory skills with experience in inert atmosphere synthetic chemistry
Well trained in several analytical chemistry techniques for both small molecules and polymeric systems
High level of customer services skills
Power tool use and maintenance
Home Depot licensed forklift, reach truck, order picker driver
Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship
Doctoral 2015 - 2018
National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada
MYF Grant 2014 - 2017
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) Gold Medal
Faculty of Science 2013
Governor Generals Medal
TMU (nominated) 2013
William Cott Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence
TMU University (nominated) 2013
Holdcroft, S.; Fan, J.; Wright, A.; Britton, B.; Weissbach, T.; Peckham, J. T.; Ward, J. W. Patent WO US011299464B2, April 12, 2022
Fan, J.; Wright, A. G.; Britton, B.; Weissbach, T,; Skalski, T. J.; Ward, J.; Peckham, T. J.; Holdcroft, S. ACS Macro Lett. 2017, 6, 1089-1093.
Cao, K.; Ward, J.; Amos, R. C.; Jeong, M. G.; Kim, K. T.; Gauthier, M.; Foucher, D.; Wang, X. Chem. Commun. 2014, 50(70), 10062-10065.
Ward, J.; Al-Alul, S.; Harrypersed, S.; Foucher, D. A. Can. J. Chem. 2014, 96(6), 525-532.
Ward, J. Synthesis and Characterization of Ferrocenyl stannanes and Polyferrocenyl Stannanes 2013, Ryerson Master's Thesis.
Ward, J.; Al-Alul, S.; Forbes, M. W.; Burrow, T. E.; Foucher, D. A. Organometallics 2013, 32(10), 2893-2901.
Aldeva, V.; Gezahegn, S.; Panahi, B.; Shuoprasad, M.; Ward, J.; Foucher, D. A.; Gossage, R.; McWilliams, A. Macromolecules 2013, 46(7), 2562-2568.
Miles, D.; Ward, J.; Foucher, D. A. Organometallics 2010, 29(4), 1057-1060.
Miles, D.; Ward, J.; Foucher, D. A. Macromolecules 2009, 42(22), 9199-9203