Kayla Ernest

I am a secondary teacher with teachables in English and Visual Arts, dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. I have experience teaching LTOs, summer school, e-learning, and supply work in both Halton and at private schools, as well as teaching abroad in the UK. I am familiar with supply plans, lesson planning, and classroom management strategies.

My passion for students inspires me to be a diligent and professional educator who strives to create a safe and inclusive classroom.

LTO (English) at Aldershot School/Burlington Central High School (2025-09 – 2026-06)

• Semester 2: One section of Grade 10 English, One section of Grade 11 English (ENG2D1, NBE3U1)
• Semester 1: One section of Grade 9 English, two sections of Grade 12 English (ENL1W, ENG4U)

Teacher at Prospero Teaching (2024-09 – 2025-07)

Agency teacher at several schools throughout Bristol/Bath. I have held multiple long-term contracts teaching Visual Arts and Design Technology, and also worked on the Behaviour Team, as well as in supply teaching. I've learned how to operate in a different country's school system and implement a range of behaviour management techniques. Responsible for teaching and running behaviour intervention for students aged 10-17.

Supply Teacher at Kings Christian Collegiate (2022-10 – 2024-07)

Occasional Teacher/LTO/Summer School Teacher at Halton District School Board (2022-11 – Present)

Student Teacher - Visual Arts at Craig Kielburger Secondary School (2023-10 – 2024-04)

Student Teacher - English at Abbey Park High School (2022-11 – 2022-12)

Teachers College - Concurrent Education in I/S Stream - Teachables in English, Visual Arts – Brock University Faculty of Education (2022-09 – 2024-04)

Undergraduate Concurrent Education in I/S Stream - Teachables in English, Visual Arts – Brock University (2018-09 – 2022-04)

Honours – Robert Bateman High School (2013-09 – 2017-06)