ASHLEY MERTA

16 Catalina Drive
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1R2
(780) 660-4683 cell
ashley.merta@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Education
Major: CTS Foods and Fashion
Minor: Social Studies

Edmonton, Alberta
Graduated: May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Elk Island Public Schools
Sherwood Heights Junior High

Sherwood Park, Alberta

October -June 2015

Taught grades 7-9 Foods, Fashion, Media Studies, and Art. Assisted with the school production
of Peter Pan. Implemented an entirely digital Media Studies course using Google classroom to
facilitate instruction.
Elk Island Public Schools
Substitute Teacher

Sherwood Park, Alberta

September -June 2015

Taught students from kindergarten through to twelfth grade in a variety of subject areas.
Elk Island Public Schools
Lakeland Ridge School (practicum)

Sherwood Park, Alberta

February-April 2014

Taught grades 7-9 Foods, Fashion, and Outdoor Education. Assisted with the organization and
catering of a volunteer luncheon, implemented new technologies into instruction, and worked
with an autistic student.
Edmonton Public Schools
J Percy Page High School (practicum)

Edmonton, Alberta
November-December 2013

Taught grade 10 and 11 Foods. Assisted with the bike-a-thon fundraiser.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Alberta Social Services
Youth Worker

Edmonton, Alberta
January 2014-current

Responsible for the care of Teresita Norquy whom experiences anxiety disorder, borderline
personality disorder, and depression. Planned activities and outings with a design to equip
Teresita with tools for a successful future.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Special Events Administrative Assistant

Edmonton, Alberta
May 2012August 2013

Responsible for planning and implementation fundraising events. Over two summers, this golf
tournament raised over $130 000 for the non-profit organization. Duties included administering
golfer registration and sponsorships, soliciting prizes, and coordinating committee meetings.

Top Co Limited Partnership

Documentation Clerk

Edmonton, Alberta
AprilNovember 2011

Responsible for the overhaul of the documentation system in the Top-Co plant. Updated all
documentation to reflect processes that occurred in the plant with collaboration from managers of
all departments.
City of Edmonton
Recreation Technician 1

Edmonton, Alberta
June-August 2010

Responsible for the planning of summer day camp programs for children aged 3-12. Planned
activities while liaising with parents, coworkers, and supervisors to ensure the success of the
camps.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Christcity Church
Youth Leader

Edmonton, Alberta
September 2009 - current

Attend and plan youth events every Tuesday and Friday. Mentor and connect with a group of Jr.
High girls and provide support to them as needed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATES
Grant MacEwan University
Jason Lang Scholarship

2011 and 2012

Province of Alberta
Rutherford Scholarship

REFERENCES
Faye McConnell
Principal
Sherwood Heights Junior High
(780) 467-5930
Caroline McKay
Foods, Fashion, and Outdoor Education Teacher at Lakeland Ridge
Mentor Teacher APT
(780) 919-9013
Stephanie Wright
Supervisor
Canadian Mental Health Association
(780) 414-6300
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT MY ONLINE PORTFOLIO AT
MISSASHLEYMERTA.WEEBLY.COM

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