Lindsay Ashley

Served as an Early Years French Immersion Teacher, fostering equitable conscience, language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
Led the UNESCO Associated Schools portfolio as Lead Teacher, promoting global citizenship education.
Acted as Teacher in Charge, managing daily operations and coordinating staff efforts.
Championed Indigenous Ways within the classroom, and designed and implemented yearly intraschool and interschool projects.
Directed Citizenship portfolio initiatives, encouraging student engagement in community activities.
Supported technology integration in classrooms, enhancing digital learning experiences.
Documented school events as photographer and videographer for promotional purposes.
Developed positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and external organizations.

Created an interactive and inclusive classroom environment for Grade 1, and Grades 7 and 8.

Delivered tailored lessons that addressed individual learning styles and needs effectively.
Cultivated a supportive atmosphere that encouraged diversity and respect among learners.

Actively engaged in school-wide equity initiatives as the school's lead representative for UNESCO AspNet.

Fostered a positive classroom culture by serving as the Lead Teacher for Project 11 and implementing SEL strategies from Mind Up, directly addressing student well-being and focusing on prevention.

Utilized experience as a Restorative Justice Champion to manage conflicts, turning indecisiveness and conflicts into valuable teachable moments within a safe and welcoming environment.

Successfully adapted to the British curriculum framework.

Delivered engaging Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 lessons in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and PSHEE in laboratory settings.

Managed academic progress and provided support as Year 10 homeroom teacher.

Led Science Transition initiatives, collaborating with primary schools and delivering lessons in Year 1 to Year 6 classrooms to enhance early scientific engagement.

Promoted restorative justice practices throughout school, facilitating positive conflict resolution.

Conducted training sessions for teachers on effective restorative justice strategies.

Facilitated meetings with students, staff, and parents to address concerns and improve communication.

Organized study club during preps and lunches to meet diverse student needs and foster inclusivity.

Designed and implemented sequential lesson plans for EAL learners at the University of Manitoba.
Cultivated responsive learning experiences that addressed the needs of adult learners.
Assisted newcomers and refugees to navigate Manitoban education system.

Served as Institutional and Community PO, Case Management Administrator, and Manager of Assessment and Interventions.

Expertise in risk assessment, conflict resolution, and crisis de-escalation, leveraging training in Motivational & Forensic Interviewing to manage behaviour and high-pressure situations.

Early Years Literacy Support and Teacher Assistant at an inner-city elementary school in the heart of Winnipeg’s north end.

Developed and delivered responsive teaching and learning experiences and successfully coordinated and delivered Reading Recovery programming, demonstrating remarkable impact raising literacy levels by 70 percent.

Taught Manitoba curriculum for Grade 3 and Kindergarten, integrating local educational practices through collaborative approach with local educators.
Instructed EAL classes for grades 9 and 10, ensuring comprehensive language acquisition.
English Tutor for students and staff using EAL pedagogy, enhancing communication skills and building bonds with staff, students, their families, and the community.
Organized school activities to promote community engagement and student involvement.
Participated in traditional events, fostering cultural appreciation within school environment.

Taught EAL learners in an inner-city center for newcomers and refugees, facilitating their adjustment to Canada.
Managed logistics related to location, timetable and transportation for optimal learning experiences.
Created comprehensive unit plans and sequential lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
Developed responsive teaching strategies to engage adult learners effectively.