Natasha Ryan
Summary
Dedicated and passionate teacher with 8+ years of experience creating inclusive, engaging learning environments. Specializes in French immersion and special education, utilizing innovative strategies and technology to enhance student outcomes. Committed to fostering engaging and safe learning environments, multilingual proficiency and strong family partnerships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Immersion Teacher Grades 1, 2 and Kindergarten
École Squamish Elementary & École Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
- Adapted instruction and assessments to meet diverse student needs, achieving measurable improvements
- Fostered inclusive learning environments, adapting instruction to diverse student needs and promoting engagement through varied teaching methods
- Pioneered creative French immersion strategies, enhancing language acquisition and cultural understanding for grades K-2 students
- Nurtured positive family relationships through regular communication, celebrating student achievements and fostering a supportive learning community
- Implemented targeted differentiation techniques, leading to improved student outcomes and increased participation in French language activities
- Partnered with teaching colleagues to create engaging, safe learning environments, adapting instruction to meet diverse student needs.
French Kindergarten Teacher
Woodroffe Avenue Public School
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with parents and colleagues to strengthen student support, boosting academic progress
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learning needs in a multilingual setting
- Created an inclusive, engaging learning environment celebrating French culture, enhancing student participation
- Incorporated technology and curriculum best practices to improve early childhood education and French language skills.
Classroom Teacher in Early Years Special Education
Warringa Park School
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Created and maintained a safe, inclusive learning environment for diverse student needs, fostering engagement
- Developed and delivered customized lesson plans for students with learning disabilities, enhancing learning outcomes
- Communicated effectively with parents/guardians to support student progress, ensuring consistent development
- Collaborated with Professional Learning Team to refine educational strategies, improving teaching effectiveness
- Integrated 1:1 iPad technology for engaging learning experiences, increasing student participation.
Classroom Teacher in Early Years Special Education – LTO
Warringa Park School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Restored a consistent learning environment and behavior management in a previously unstable classroom
- Worked closely with the classroom team to address and support diverse student needs
- Introduced communication strategies and technologies for teaching non-verbal students
- Created Individual Learning Plans, assessment tasks, and reports tailored to each student.
Art Teacher in Special Education – LTO
Jennings Street School
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Designed and taught Visual Art lessons for Early, Middle, and Later Years students, enhancing creativity
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to address diverse student needs, fostering inclusive education
- Compiled and analyzed student data, producing detailed reports to track learning progress and outcomes.
Occasional Teacher
ANZUK
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Delivered dependable teaching relief across Elementary, French, and Special Education schools
- Adapted to diverse educational settings, ensuring continuity of learning
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment, enhancing student engagement
- Implemented tailored lesson plans to meet varied student needs
- Collaborated with permanent staff to maintain educational standards.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Sciences Honors Liberal Science -
Laurentian University
Ontario Secondary Schools Diploma -
École secondaire publique Louis-Riel
Bachelor Degree in Education (Junior/Intermediate) -
Laurentian University
Sudbury, ON2015
Skills
- Fluent French speaker
- Collaborative teamwork with colleagues and families
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Assessment Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
Professional Development
- Completion of NTIP, 2020
- Action Research Plan for Victorian Institute of Teaching Full Registration, 2017
- Mediator for Experiential Learning Enhancement Project, 2018
Certification
· Bilingual Certificate: French and English
· French as a Second Language, Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
· Special Education Part 1
· Additional Qualification for Primary Division
· Reading and Literacy in the Primary Grades
· Teaching Mathematics in BC Elementary Schools
References
Laurie Johnston
Principal with School District #48
604-849-4728
lajohnston@sd48.bc.ca
Cory Hartling
Vice Principal with School District #48
778-220-3324
chartling@sd48.bc.ca
Katrina Lowe
Principal with School District #48
604-892-9307
KLowe@sd48.bc.ca
Megan Egerton
Principal with Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
613-722-6585
613-978-5583
megan.egerton@ocdsb.ca
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
French Kindergarten Teacher
Woodroffe Avenue Public School
09.2021 - 06.2024
Classroom Teacher in Early Years Special Education
Warringa Park School
05.2018 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher in Early Years Special Education – LTO
Warringa Park School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Art Teacher in Special Education – LTO
Jennings Street School
08.2016 - 12.2016
Occasional Teacher
ANZUK
04.2016 - 06.2016
French Immersion Teacher Grades 1, 2 and Kindergarten
École Squamish Elementary & École Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
Bachelor Degree in Sciences Honors Liberal Science -
Laurentian University
Ontario Secondary Schools Diploma -
École secondaire publique Louis-Riel
Bachelor Degree in Education (Junior/Intermediate) -
Laurentian University
· Bilingual Certificate: French and English
· French as a Second Language, Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
· Special Education Part 1
· Additional Qualification for Primary Division
· Reading and Literacy in the Primary Grades
· Teaching Mathematics in BC Elementary Schools
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