Catherine Scratch Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario

The primary responsibilities of this role include: • Plan and implement Direct-Instruction lessons for students with and without a variety of learning challenges, including language-based learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and several other diagnosed LDs• Utilize research-based reading, writing and math programs, including The Wilson Reading System, Reading Mastery, and Jump Math, with a focus on multi-modal/ multi-sensory instructional methods• Communicate with parents and classroom teachers through monthly progress reports, email, and monthly phone-conferences

Toronto, Canada Area

• Prepared dynamic materials and activities to help students (ages 6-17) with classroom homework and/or new concepts in a one-on-one setting• Implemented engaging strategies to help students with a variety of learning styles and exceptionalities (Asberger’s, test anxiety, ADHD) gain confidence and progress academically. • Regularly communicated and listened to the concerns of both parents and the student to provide up-to-date feedback, guidance and appropriate support.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Taught and implemented the school’s curriculum to small (2-8) groups of middle and high school-aged students • Prepared additional materials and used a variety of techniques to provide differentiated instruction and ensure comprehension of the texts• Marked students’ tests and assignments and gave personalized feedback each class to help students improve their writing skills

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Taught classes of 1-6 students in a variety of subjects: Academic English Reading and Writing (from Kindergarten to Grade 12), Essay Writing, OSSLT, Lego and Bridge Building, Primary Science, Cooking and Nutrition, and Debate Club. • Prepared lesson plans for each class as well as comprehensive materials, and activities.• Provided differentiated instruction to accommodate and support each student• Responsible for daily correspondence with parents, monthly assessments and report cards.• Corresponded with other teachers to develop professionally and offer guidance and support• Created and implemented the Focus Learning curriculum in collaboration with two other Ontario Certified Teachers. The FL curriculum was made to assist the Ontario Curriculum • Developed the Focus Learning assessment tools to determine which classes would be best for each new student

Toronto, Canada Area

• Facilitated and organized lunchtime programs for 20-30 kids in a variety of schools in Toronto. • Development of Quantum Kidz Lego Curriculum (spanning 20 weeks) that assists the Ontario Curriculum for grades 1-6. • Responsible for the appropriate training of groups of 10-12 new hires

Toronto, Canada Area

• Taught large groups of grade 11 and 12 students ENG 3U, ENG 4U, and the OSSLC. • Organized and created unit and lesson plans in coordination with the Ontario Curriculum expectations.• Responsible for creating assessments and evaluations • Created a dynamic, safe, and engaging classroom environment for my students to feel comfortable and to thrive

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.), Intermediate/Senior

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Language And Literature, General