Catherine Scratch
Special Education Teacher at Ruth Rumack's Learning Space Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Ontario College of Teachers
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Experience
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Ruth Rumack's Learning Space Inc.
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Canada
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Oct 2014 - Present
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 Show less
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Totally Tutors
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Private Tutor
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2011 - 2015
• 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. • 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.
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ELITE EDUCATION
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
• 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 • 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
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Focus Learning Progressive Learning Centre
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Teacher
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2014
• 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 Show less
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Quantum Kidz
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Head Lego Facilitator and Curriculum Developer
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2012 - 2014
• 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 • 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
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ELPIS Collge
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Teacher
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Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
• 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 • 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
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Education
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2007 - 2008
Nipissing University
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Intermediate/Senior -
2003 - 2007
Nipissing University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
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