Grace Ross
Ottawa,ON
Summary
I am a compassionate and adaptable individual with a unique blend of experience as an educational therapist, social worker, and classroom teacher. Over 800 hours of hands-on teaching placement experience supporting diverse learners in inclusive settings. Skilled in individualized support, behavior management, academic intervention, and building strong relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Committed to fostering growth, resilience, and equity in every learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
League Commissioner
Lug Sports
Sherbrooke, Quebec
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities. Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability, and being courteous.
Educational Therapist
Aspire Academy
Carp, Ontario
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported students diagnosed with ADS, ADHD, and developmental disabilities in designing and implementing individualized learning plans to meet student needs.
- Provided one-on-one and small-group academic intervention using multisensory approaches.
- Supported students in building executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, and task initiation.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, parents, and support staff to align strategies and accommodations.
- Adapted curriculum content to be accessible and engaging for students with varied learning styles and abilities.
Support Worker
Main Street Community Services
Kanata, Ontario
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Supported clients' social, physical, emotional, and behavioral needs to help integrate them into the local community.
- One-on-one support with behavioral clients.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities, and life skills through hands-on learning.
- Ensured the happiness and well-being of clients.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, QC06-2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Individualized instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Behavioral analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and Organizing
- Flexibility & Adaptation
- Bilingual
Additional Information
Big Buddies Program | Bishop's University | 2023/2024/2025
- Served as a positive role model and mentor for younger students in a school-based buddy program
- Built supportive, trusting relationships that fostered social-emotional growth and confidence
Co-op Experience | Earl of March Secondary School | 09/2018 - 01/2019
- Assisted in Community Living Program for students with disabilities.
- Supported students in school work and extracurricular activities.
Timeline
Educational Therapist
Aspire Academy
06.2023 - 09.2024
League Commissioner
Lug Sports
09.2021 - 12.2025
Support Worker
Main Street Community Services
07.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Bishop's University
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