Natasha Boyce
Blind Bay,BC
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs, and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate each student's needs. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Demonstrates strong communication skills, empathy, and patience, ensuring each student's unique needs are met, and educational goals are achieved.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Resource Teacher
Bastion Elementary
Salmon Arm, BC
09.2022 - Current
- Organized and implemented individualized learning plans for students with special educational needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to develop appropriate interventions for struggling learners.
- Provided guidance and support for general education teachers who have students with special needs in their classrooms.
- Created a variety of resources such as worksheets, lesson plans, activities and assessment tools based on individual student needs.
- Conducted formal assessments including observations, interviews, rating scales and standardized tests.
- Provided instruction to small groups of students in the areas of reading, writing, math, and other curriculum areas.
- Participated in IEP meetings and provided input on accommodations needed by students with disabilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2
Hillcrest Elementary
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
Classroom Teacher - Grade 4
Hillcrest Elementary
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
Classroom Teacher - Grades 2-4
Surrey School District
Surrey, British Columbia
10.2009 - 06.2018
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Special Education
Queen's University
Ontario08-2017
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - History And Geography
Trinity Western University
Langley06-2007
High School Diploma -
Langley Christian School
Langley06-2002
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- IEP development
- Assessment strategies
- Lesson planning
- Collaboration techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Inclusive practices
- IEP implementation
- Data collection
- Safe learning environment
Timeline
Learning Resource Teacher
Bastion Elementary
09.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2
Hillcrest Elementary
11.2021 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher - Grade 4
Hillcrest Elementary
10.2019 - 06.2020
Classroom Teacher - Grades 2-4
Surrey School District
10.2009 - 06.2018
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Special Education
Queen's University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - History And Geography
Trinity Western University
High School Diploma -
Langley Christian School
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