Caitlin Ashberry

Ramara, Ontario, Canada | skype id: c.ashberry | ashberryc@gmail.com

I am an early childhood educator seeking a position where I can use my knowledge of child
development and varied educational practices to create engaging learning environments that
nurture the whole child.

Teaching Experience
ESL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER | SOGANG UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE PROGRAM | FEBRUARY 2017 TO MAY 2018
· Homeroom teacher for children aged 4-6 in a second language immersion environment
· Created engaging learning materials and lessons within a fixed curriculum
· Taught beginners with a focus on phonics and vocabulary building to encourage confident communication

ECE PLACEMENT STUDENT | HAMILTON-WENTWORTH DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD | MAY 2016-JUNE 2016
· 6-week placement with a class of Kindergarteners aged 4 years to 6 years
· Implemented art and literacy programs including story-telling and phonics
· Supported and worked with children with multiple exceptionalities including autism and learning disabilities

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR | MAD SCIENCE OF TORONTO | OCTOBER 2008-OCTOBER 2014

· Presented high energy science shows to children age 3-12 at schools, community events and birthday parties
· Adapted programming to suit different age groups and formats
· Trained and mentored junior staff members across all areas of business

Skills & Abilities

TEACHING SKILLS
· Specializing in early childhood and language acquisition in young learners
· Developmentally targeted lesson planning that supports children across different skillsets
· Lesson planning and implementation with clear language and curriculum goals
· Calm, patient and consistent classroom management style

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
· Led training sessions for junior staff as a Mad Scientist on class materials and procedures
· Developed training manuals on specialized programs such as Toddler Time on the Disney Cruise Line
· Mentored new staff one-on-one to build confidence and promote skill mastery

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
· Adaptable and flexible to both the pressures of the school environment and to the challenges of living abroad
· Able to build rapport with students and keep them engaged
· A team player capable of creating strong working relationships with coworkers across language and cultural barriers
Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA | IN PROGRESS | MOHAWK COLLEGE, HAMILTON, CANADA
· Specializing in the developmental appropriate education of children from birth through six years of age
· 3 placements under supervision of Registered Early Childhood Educators

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE | VIA LINGUA, FLORENCE, ITALY | MARCH 2014
· 120 hours of in class instruction including pedagogy, grammar, and phonics, 10 hours observed teaching practice

BACHELOR OF ART | APRIL 2013 | YORK UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, CANADA

· History Major with a focus on social history and Early Modern Europe

Related Experience
YOUTH ACTIVITIES COUNSELLOR | DISNEY CRUISE LINE | OCTOBER 2014 - MARCH 2015
· Led high energy group activities and games ranging from scripted programs to free-flow art and active games
· Delivered Disney Level customer service to families and children
· Lived and worked alongside a diverse staff representing more than ten countries.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING LEAD – STUDENT | TAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARIES | MAY 2007-AUGUST 2008
· Designed and implemented the summer reading club including weekly drop in programming
· Supported students in finding appropriate books and learning to use the library
· Wrote training manuals and brochures for parents and teacher and maintained a social media presence

Languages
· Native English speaker
· Intermediate French
· Beginner Mandarin

Related Qualifications and Skill Sets

· First Aid and CPR Training: January 2016
· Valid Ontario Driver’s License and clean driving record

Volunteer Experience
AUTHOR CONTACT | HAMILTON GRIT-LIT FESTIVAL | MAY 2016
· Organized and prepped meet-and-great activities for authors at the literary festival
· Prepared welcome packages and schedules for attendees

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAM VOLUNTEER | STORY PLANET TORONTO | SEPTEMBER-APRIL 2015

· Tutored and supported young writers one on one.
· Worked with elementary students on creative writing and high school students on essay writing.

References available upon request