Heather Bye

Dedicated special education teacher with experience supporting primary-aged students with developmental disabilities through individualized programming and inclusive classroom practices. Skilled in developing and implementing alternative curricula aligned with IEP goals, supporting communication development (including AAC use), fostering life skills, and promoting social-emotional growth. Collaborates effectively with families, educational assistants, and multidisciplinary teams to create a safe, structured, and responsive learning environment.

ESL educator supporting multilingual learners across multiple schools and grade levels. Specializes in developing differentiated language instruction tailored to students’ English proficiency levels, cultural backgrounds, and academic needs. Collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate language acquisition strategies across the curriculum, facilitate inclusive practices, and monitor student progress. Skilled in delivering both pull-out and in-class support, advocating for equitable access to learning for English language learners.

Versatile elementary educator with experience teaching Grade 4 in both in-person and virtual settings. Adapted curriculum and instructional strategies to support student engagement, differentiation, and assessment across learning environments. Integrated digital tools and platforms to deliver interactive lessons, maintain classroom community, and support diverse learning needs during remote learning periods. Demonstrated flexibility, strong communication with families, and effective classroom management in a hybrid teaching context.

Delivered developmentally appropriate health and physical education programming for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Designed and implemented engaging lessons that promoted physical literacy, motor skill development, teamwork, and healthy living. Fostered an inclusive, supportive environment that encouraged participation, cooperation, and social-emotional growth. Adapted activities to meet diverse learning needs and abilities, ensuring all students could experience success and build confidence in movement and wellness.

Led a self-contained ESL classroom (Grades 4-8) and the Literacy Enrichment Academic Program (LEAP) for newcomer students supporting learners in Grades 4–6 with significant gaps in formal education. Designed and implemented intensive literacy and numeracy programming focused on foundational skills, academic language development, and cultural integration. Created a trauma-informed, inclusive learning environment that nurtured student confidence and engagement. Collaborated with settlement workers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students' social-emotional and academic transitions into the Canadian school system.

Pioneered ESL programming at a newly established downtown school, supporting multilingual learners across Grades 1–8. Developed inclusive, culturally responsive language instruction from the ground up, collaborating with classroom teachers to embed ESL strategies across the curriculum. Built strong relationships with newcomer families and community partners to support student transitions and engagement. Adapted instruction to meet a wide range of English proficiency levels, fostering language development, academic success, and a sense of belonging in a diverse urban school setting.

Delivered Integrated Arts instruction including dance, drama, music, and visual arts to Kindergarten students, fostering self-expression, collaboration, and early artistic exploration. Also served as a Reading Recovery teacher supporting primary students through targeted, one-on-one and small group phonological and literacy interventions. Skilled in assessing early reading development, designing individualized instruction, and building foundational skills in phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency to accelerate reading progress.

Provided daily and long-term coverage across a wide range of classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 8, including specialized ISP programs such as HSP (Home School Program), DD (Developmental Disabilities), DK (Developmental Kindergarten), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), and MID (Mild Intellectual Disability). Adapted quickly to diverse classroom environments, implemented IEPs and behavior support strategies, and maintained continuity of learning. Demonstrated strong classroom management, flexibility, and inclusive practices while supporting students with varying academic, behavioral, and communication needs.