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Tonya Ashton

Hillier

Summary

Constantly learning with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, programming for diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning Support Teacher

HPEDSB
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with colleagues, families, community partners and students to develop and deliver intervention to maximize achievement and meet the diverse learning needs of all learners.
  • Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assist in creating a safe and nurturing school environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborate closely with school administration including scheduling support staff and monitoring assignments.

Kindergarten Teacher

HPESDB
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Programmed and planned using the Play-Based and Inquiry-Based learning models, incorporating daily outdoor learning experiences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.

Kindergarten Teacher

HPEDSB
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

DECE

HPEDSB
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Co-taught students in a Play-Based Learning Environment that promoted the discovery of self and awareness of the world around us.
  • Effectively implemented the Four Frames of Learning curriculum guidelines utilizing equitable and inclusive programming and assessments.
  • Collaborated with teaching partners to implement the curriculum expectations while taking leads from students' inquiries to address individual needs, strengths, interests and stages of development.
  • Fostered student's love of learning in a positive and encouraging environment.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Medaille College
Buffalo, New York
04.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Honours

University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
04.2007

Skills

  • Intermediate Family Studies, Part 1, Queen's University
  • Special Education, Part 1, Queen's University
  • Kindergarten, Part 1, Queen's University
  • Primary Math, University of Fresno

Certification

  • ADHD in the classroom training
  • Suicide Intervention Training
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
  • Indigenous Awareness Training
  • Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Training
  • Positive Guidance Strategies for Professionals

Timeline

Learning Support Teacher

HPEDSB
09.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

HPESDB
09.2018 - 06.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

HPEDSB
09.2015 - 06.2018

DECE

HPEDSB
09.2012 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Education

Medaille College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Honours

University of Guelph

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