CRAIG HARDISTY
Winnipeg
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Cree Nation Tribal Health Inc. Jordan’s Principle
09.2024 - 05.2025
- -Advocate for First Nations children to receive timely, equitable access to health, social, and educational services under Jordan’s Principle
- -Assess client needs through intake interviews, service planning, and coordination with families, caregivers, and community partners
- -Develop and manage individualized service plans to support the child’s physical, mental, emotional, and cultural well-being
- -Collaborate with service providers (e.g., medical professionals, educators, therapists) to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services
- -Navigate and submit Jordan’s Principle applications, appeals, and documentation in a timely and accurate manner
- -Maintain detailed case notes and confidential records in compliance with agency and privacy policies
- -Work closely with Indigenous families, communities, Elders, and service teams using a culturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2021 - 06.2024
- -Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- -Identified and adapted teaching resources to meet the varying needs of children with different learning abilities, learning abilities and special education needs.
- -Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
- -Team Leader for Early Years team in our school.
Grade 4/5 Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- -Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- -Identified and adapted teaching resources to meet the varying needs of children with different learning abilities, learning abilities and special education needs.
- -Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
- -Team Leader for Early Years team in our school.
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- -Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- -Identified and adapted teaching resources to meet the varying needs of children with different learning abilities, learning abilities and special education needs.
- -Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
- -Team Leader for Early Years team in our school.
PENT Student Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2015 - 03.2019
- -Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience.
- -Identified and adapted teaching resources to meet the varying needs of children with different learning abilities, learning abilities and special education needs.
- -Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
Educational Assistant
Wanipigow School
10.2005 - 09.2015
- -Worked under class/head teacher and school administration to support instruction and social development of the students.
- -Prepared and executed school/classroom programs – Implemented programs and instructional materials under the guidance of the class teacher.
- -Kept accurate student-progress records.
Education
Integrated Bachelor of Liberal Arts/Bachelor of Education Degree - Education
Brandon University
Brandon, MB10-2019
Skills
- Strong group teaching ability
- Interdisciplinary teaching ability
- Positive attitude, works well as a team member
- Strong classroom management
- Team Leadership abilities
- Communicates clearly and effectively
- Problem solving capabilities
- Willingness to learn new skills to maximize professional development
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work under duress
- Time management
- Case documentation
Accomplishments
- Member of the language revitalization team with Frontier School Division. Team was responsible for the creation and implementation of language (ojibway) throughout the early years and middle years curriculum.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Wanipigow staff in spring 2023.
- Pilot program member for Science of Reading program implemented at Wanipigow School 2022/2023.
- Received commendation from Frontier School Division for years of service to my community (20 years) 2023.
- Invited speaker for the promotion of the PENT program to the board of directors at University of Saskatchewan in 2020.
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C (Red Cross or equivalent) – Certified February 2025
- Whmis Workplace safety valid for 3 years certified 2023
- Guided Reading and Balanced Literacy trained in 2001
- ELA Intervention training in 2000
- Guided Math training in 2000
- Revitalization of language team member 2000
- WestCast participant in 2019
Timeline
Case Manager
Cree Nation Tribal Health Inc. Jordan’s Principle
09.2024 - 05.2025
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2021 - 06.2024
Grade 4/5 Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2019 - 06.2020
PENT Student Teacher
Wanipigow School
09.2015 - 03.2019
Educational Assistant
Wanipigow School
10.2005 - 09.2015
Integrated Bachelor of Liberal Arts/Bachelor of Education Degree - Education
Brandon University
Dean's Award of Excellence
Awarded to the student who achieved high academic excellence at the end of their program at Brandon University.
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