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Natasha Rutledge

Red Deer,AB

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grade 7 full-time Teacher

First Steps Elementary Academy
08.2024 - Current
  • All Core Subjects, (Grade 5 Options) Physical Education, Cultural Connections enrichment option, and led an Art club after school (grades 1-7).

Teacher Substitute

Progressive Academy School
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Jk-12

Teacher Sub

Parkland School Division
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • K-12

Teacher Tutor School is Easy
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Tutoring elementary level one-on-one (assisting with low cognitive, Autistic, and ADHD students)

Teacher

Al-Mustafa Academy
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • (Kindergarten / grade 6 Social and Engish)

Substitute Teacher
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Chinooks Edge School Division No. 73: all grades and subjects
  • 2018: Temporary three-week leave grade k-6 music class at Beacon Hill Elementary, Sylvan Lake
  • 2019: Temporary three-week leave for grades 9-11 Social Studies HJ Cody High School, Sylvan Lake

Red Deer Catholic (and Public) Regional Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • All grades and schools

Substitute Teacher
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Division Gr. 1-12 (Whitecourt AB and Hinton AB)
  • Northern Gateway Public Schools (Whitecourt AB)
  • Living Waters Catholic Regional Division # 42 (St. Joseph's and St. Mary's)

Education

TEFL Academy Level 5 Certificate -

12.2023

Office Technology Certificate - undefined

NAIT
07.2022

Bachelor of Education - Social Studies, English Language Arts

University of Alberta
01.2005

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Technology integration
  • Project-based learning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Assessment strategies
  • IEP planning

Certification

  • Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate (2025)
  • TEFL Academy level 5 Certificate (Jan 2024)
  • Edmonton Police Association Bursary (2002)
  • Yellowhead Region Educational Society Scholarship (2001)
  • Millennium bursary (2003)
  • Jason Lang Scholarship (2003)
  • Toastmasters International Member (1998-1999)
  • Red Cross Level C CPR/AED (expires September 2025)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Professional Development

· Leadership and team support: AISCA leadership Conference May 2, 2025, Calgary

· AISCA Teacher’s Conventions 2023 and 2024

· Mentoring others

· Indigenous Cultural Awareness and knowledge in the Class (May 14, 2025)

· Effective Teaching of Reading fluency

· A.I tools for Teachers

· Meeting the needs of every student

· Collaboration and effective communication with colleagues

Timeline

Grade 7 full-time Teacher

First Steps Elementary Academy
08.2024 - Current

Teacher Sub

Parkland School Division
11.2022 - 04.2024

Teacher Substitute

Progressive Academy School
09.2022 - 04.2024

Teacher

Al-Mustafa Academy
11.2021 - 12.2021

Teacher Tutor School is Easy
01.2021 - 01.2023

Substitute Teacher
09.2017 - 12.2019

Red Deer Catholic (and Public) Regional Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019

Substitute Teacher
01.2006 - 01.2015

Office Technology Certificate - undefined

NAIT

TEFL Academy Level 5 Certificate -

Bachelor of Education - Social Studies, English Language Arts

University of Alberta

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