Summary
Chelsea Ferguson is an OCT-certified secondary educator with a Master of Teaching from OISE and a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, bringing eight years of blended STEM, outreach, and customer-facing experience. She teaches Physics and Mathematics with a hands-on, inquiry-driven approach, drawing on practical transmission system planning work at the Independent Electricity System Operator to make classroom concepts applied and relevant. Her background includes leading STEM camps, tutoring, and co-founding a student startup, demonstrating skill in curriculum design, differentiated instruction, and translating technical ideas for diverse learners. Chelsea pairs data-informed problem solving—used in demand forecasting and PSSE modelling—with strong classroom management and mentorship abilities. Comfortable in fast-paced service roles, she also excels at stakeholder communication and sustaining inclusive learning environments. Currently based in Old Toronto, she is seeking secondary teaching opportunities that leverage her engineering perspective and passion for experiential STEM education.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and International Baccalaureate, Ontario Secondary School Diploma and International Baccalaureate at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Mechanical Engineering at University of Toronto
Master of Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching, Master of Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto