Ashley Terwillegar
Ajax
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RECE Educator
Edukids Childcare Centre
Pickering
08.2022 - Current
- Execute an enriched, play-based program plan by applying the ELECT document and How Does Learning Happen.
- Implement health and safety procedures, and uphold high standards, adhering to the code of ethics and standards of practice.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
- Created an engaging classroom environment through creative use of educational materials.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Substitute Educational Assistant
YMCA
Ajax
08.2022 - Current
- Use positive guidance and creative, responsive relationships with the children, co-workers, and families.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during the period as a substitute.
- Organized classroom activities, games, and tasks to enhance the interactive learning experience.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and classwork to encourage academic growth.
- Utilized curriculum with a life-based approach.
- Liaised with a team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
ECE Assistant
Edukids Childcare Centre
Ajax
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated problem solving skills amongst students during group activities.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized classroom materials, supplies, toys and equipment.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to promote a respectful learning environment.
- Developed creative projects that promote physical, emotional, intellectual growth.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
Student Volunteer
Durham Region
Pickering
05.2023 - 08.2023
- I worked with my Cooperating Teacher and Faculty Advisor to maintain Professional Development and completed the midterm and final evaluations at Durham College
- Implemented strategies that foster social emotional skills such as problem solving or conflict resolution.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Coordinated with other educators to plan and implement interdisciplinary lessons that addressed multiple learning standards.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including play, storytelling, and creative arts, to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Durham College
Oshawa,Ontario06-2024
Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Task prioritization
- Professional training
- Behavioral management
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
- Adaptability
- Multicultural education
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English, Advanced
Pronouns
She/Her
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Accomplishments
- Graduate from the Early Childhood Education program with honours.
Certification
- HarverdEX Cerifcate in Thangable Things
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Durham Region
05.2023 - 08.2023
RECE Educator
Edukids Childcare Centre
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Educational Assistant
YMCA
08.2022 - Current
ECE Assistant
Edukids Childcare Centre
07.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Durham College
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