Ainslie Spearn, MA
Birmingham,Michigan
Summary
Compassionate, engaged teacher with two years of progressive experience in education. Committed to creating a caring classroom community. Previous work life included over six years in communications and copy editing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Frontline Education
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for students
- Encouraged active discussion to engage students, and create learning opportunities
- Offered support and encouragement to all students, while also upholding classroom routines
- Worked with administration on safety issues within the school
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Larkspur Corte Madera School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management, creating a safe and engaging classroom environment for SPED students
- Developed lesson plans to meet the goals of students with with various disabilities
- Taught diverse subjects for grades 2-5, with a focus on building confidence and social emotional development (SEL)
- Regularly interfaced with principal, counselor and teachers to goal-set for students
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Larkspur Corte Madera School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked at both the elementary and middle school level in a variety of classrooms
- Encouraged active discussion to engage students, and create learning opportunities
- Offered support and encouragement to all students, while also upholding classroom routines
- Worked with administration on safety issues within the school
Communications Specialist
Manulife
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Building working relationships across internal platforms to deliver effective communications to a variety of audiences
- Developing and executing rush communications plans
- Ownership of communications pieces for a variety of projects, ensuring appropriate tone and messaging
Communications Specialist
McCarthy Tetrault LLP
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Providing strategic advice and support for national communications initiatives, including liaising with journalists from a wide range of publications
- Extensive involvement in writing and editing press releases and communications materials
- Responsible for editing and updating a variety of social media platforms, as they relate to firm communications initiatives
Education
Teaching Certificate - ZO Endorsement -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Master of Arts -
University of Toronto
Post-Graduate Certificate - Public Relations -
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts -
Queen's University
Skills
- Certified teacher, committed to creating community and building relationships
- Curious about education and delivering engaging content
- Focused on creating safe spaces where children can learn and feel valued
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Frontline Education
09.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Larkspur Corte Madera School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Larkspur Corte Madera School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Communications Specialist
Manulife
08.2016 - 08.2017
Communications Specialist
McCarthy Tetrault LLP
06.2010 - 06.2015
Teaching Certificate - ZO Endorsement -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Master of Arts -
University of Toronto
Post-Graduate Certificate - Public Relations -
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts -
Queen's University
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