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Biography

Andrew Bui Thuc is a first year teacher candidate with mathematics and physics teachable subjects currently stationed at St. Mother Teresa. He is actively involved in the schools volleyball teams as an assistant coach using his past experiences with the sport to aid him in his coaching style which transfers in their teaching practices. In the classrooms, he integrates technology and gamified lessons to keep his students engaged in the material.

Furthermore, Andrew actively collaborates with his associate teacher and other teachers in various departments to get different perspectives and teaching practices from veteran teachers and newer permanent teachers. Building on other perspectives, Andrew uses his background in interdisciplinary studies to integrate a broad view for complex challenges, which aids in differentiated and modified lesson planning.

Interest and Connections

Andrew Bui Thuc is a teacher candidate who focuses on the Mathematics and Physics. He is interested in finding fun ways to teach scientific concepts that represents his interests and hobby, often creating questions that challenge his students while referring to some of his favourite games. In addition, Andrew integrates the use of technology to make his lessons both efficient and engaging for his students. He shows his love and interest in sports through his coaching of volleyball and basketball.

High School Diploma

2015-2019

St. Patrick’s Highschool, Ottawa, ON

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

2019-2024

University of Ottawa - Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Education Intermediate and Senior in Mathematics and in Physics

2024-Present

University of Ottawa - Faculty of Education

Academic Experience

Professional Experience

Classroom Supervisor for OCSB 2022-2023

  • Managed and supervised classrooms of various grades and schools in the Catholic board
  • Used various techniques and strategies when aiding students with their classwork as well for classroom management
  • Collaborating with other teachers to solve problems with tech and certain situations

Unqualified EA for OCSB 2022-2023

  • Worked with kids in elementary and high school learning new ways of interacting with students in resource
  • Collaborated with other EA that are qualified to create a productive and efficient plan for the day

Student Teacher at St. Mother Teresa 2024-2025

  • Created stand-alone lessons and quizzes that reflected my teaching and personality
  • Cooperated with Associate Teacher for lesson planning, grading and classroom management
  • Created activities for students to engage in that reflected units that were covered as well as interesting topics unrelated to course material during a fun day

Assistant Volleyball Coach at St. Mother Teresa 2024-2025

  • Assisted in practices and games giving my input and suggestions
  • Contributed to the development of the athletes through running practices and coaching during games
  • Produced reports and visualizations to the coaches for line ups and possible rotations for the games