ASHLEY ESTRUCH

OCT#670599
aestruch@office.ldcsb.on.ca
ashleyestruch-teachingportfolio.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in which I can utilize skills I have gained from prior experiences in order to help students develop
academically, emotionally, and socially. I plan to utilize my passion for teaching and past experiences to effectively meet the needs of
each individual student.

EDUCATION
Additional Basic Qualifications
Primary Division - University of Western Ontario

2015

Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate Education-Family Studies-Graduated with Distinction

University of Western Ontario

2015

Bachelor of Arts, Honors Double Major- Childhood and Social Institutions and Family Studies
University of Western Ontario

2014

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology

2010

ADDITIONAL TEACHER TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

Assuring a Community of Belonging

2016

Breaking the Rules FDK

2016

Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom

2015

Safe Talk-Suicide Alertness for Everyone

2015

Roman Catholic Elementary Schools Certificate

2015

Children, Coding, Mathematics, and Beyond

2015

First Aid & CPR

2015

OFSHEEA Conference Family Studies Matters 2014

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

London District Catholic School Board

September 2015-Present
Occasional Teacher
Implemented daily lessons and assessments in accordance with the Ontario curriculum, including differentiating
instruction to accommodate individual education plans
Incorporated technology into daily instruction to enhance student learning through electronic learning activities, videos,
and websites
Effectively managed classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 10, and successfully resolved issues related to classroom
management using positive reinforcement and the classroom behavior plan in the absence of the permanent classroom
teacher
Established a variety of instructional techniques that can be utilized in a variety of classrooms
Provided daily summaries for the classroom teacher which discussed the lessons covered and if any students needed
additional time or assistance, as well as student absences, student behaviour, and any additional comments about the day

Amethyst Demonstration School- School for Students with Learning Disabilities

September 2015-Present
Occasional Teacher
Followed provincial curricula when instructing students with Learning Disabilities in a highly individualized setting of
five to eight students per class
Developed background knowledge of students and their individual academic learning needs according to individual
education plans
Developed an understanding of specialized direct instruction learning programs such as Empower Reading, and Reasoning
and Writing
Developed a strong understanding and background in assistive technologies such as Dragon, Kurzweil, WordQ, and IOS
Attended morning meetings where the wellbeing and academic success of the students was discussed, in addition to
professional development discussions
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OCT#670599
aestruch@office.ldcsb.on.ca
ashleyestruch-teachingportfolio.weebly.com

Amethyst Demonstration School- School for Students with Learning Disabilities

May 2015
Teacher Candidate
Followed provincial curricula when instructing students who have Learning Disabilities in a highly individualized setting
of five to eight students per class
Developed an understanding in assistive technologies such as Dragon, Kurzweil, WordQ, and IOS
Became involved in the school community by assisting with track-and-field as well as a field trip
Created a cookbook with Food and Nutrition students using assistive technologies. The cookbook includes an information
section on how assistive technologies can be used in a Food and Nutrition course

St. Annes Catholic School- Practicum-Grade 6/7

March 2015-April 2015
Teacher Candidate
Planned and implemented daily lessons and assessments in accordance with the Ontario curriculum, including
differentiating instruction to accommodate individual education plans
Incorporated technology into daily instruction to enhance student learning through electronic learning activities, videos,
and websites
Effectively managed the classroom, and successfully resolved issues related to classroom management using positive
reinforcement and the classroom behavior plan
Became involved in the school community by assisting with the Stations of the Cross presentation, the school play, yard
duties, and with an after school math help program

St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic School - Practicum-Grade 6

October 2014-November 2014
Teacher Candidate
Planned and implemented daily lessons and assessments in accordance with the Ontario curriculum, including
differentiating instruction to accommodate individual education plans
Incorporated technology into daily instruction to enhance student learning through iPads, electronic learning activities,
videos, websites, and SmartBoard Technologies
Effectively managed the classroom, and successfully resolved issues related to classroom management using positive
reinforcement and the classroom behavior plan
Became involved in the school community by taking part in creating a bulletin board, school wide activities, Mass, and
student-led conferences

YMCA Western Ontario- Child Care

Registered Early Childhood Educator-Supply

Durham District School Board Full Day Kindergarten

Registered Early Childhood Educator-Supply

Kids Corner Learning Center

Registered Early Childhood Educator

July 2012-Present

January 2012-May 2012

October 2010-February 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Thames Valley District School Board Summer Literacy Camp
Tames Valley District School Board- UWO Violence Prevention

October 2014 June 2015

September 2012 April 2014
July 2013-August 2013
October-November 2013/2014

ORGANIZATIONS
Ontario College of Teachers- Ontario Certified Teacher
College of Early Childhood Educators- Registered Early Childhood Educator

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