Kathy Griffiths
Saskatoon,Saskatchewan
Summary
I am a distinguished educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and building strong relationships at Great Saskatoon Catholic School Division. Skilled in classroom management and innovative lesson planning, I've enhanced learning outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and technology integration. Spearheaded impactful initiatives, including a decade-long Jump Rope for Heart Campaign, demonstrating a commitment to community and student growth. I have a passion for coaching and developing skills and team work with student athletes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Great Saskatoon Catholic School Division
02.2011 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Collaborated with teachers to learn new strategies to enhance learning for English as an Additional Language Students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Took part in workshops on Anti-Racism and Reconciliation with Indigenous People.
- Coached various teams; basketball, volleyball, badminton and track.
- Fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation; Facilitated grade 7 students in planning and implementing Jump Rope for Heart Campaign. My classes were part of the campaigns for the last 10 years.
- Learned new on-line platforms to teach and communicate with students and parents such as Google Classroom, Micro-Soft Teams and Edsby.
- Trained in Building Thinking Classrooms in Math.
Teacher
Prairie Spirit School Division
08.1994 - 05.2004
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Guided the Student Leadership Counsel to plan events within the school; special days, fundraisers, sporting events.
- Coached various sports; basketball, volleyball, badminton and track and field.
- Planned and organized tournaments and play days for students.
- Lead Physical Education workshops and was part of the division committee.
- Took part in continuing professional development in my specialty subjects; math, english language arts and physical education.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, None04-1992
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, None04-1989
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
Accomplishments
- Completed workshops on Anti-racism and Treaty Education in Canada. Took on the role of Treaty Education Facilitator within the school.
- Raised over $5000.00 each year for the Heart and Stroke Foundation through the Jump Rope For Heart Campaigns. Contributed the 8% return on money raised from the campaign to projects within the school such as the playground fundraiser.
- Coached winning teams in volleyball and basketball.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- National Coaching Certification Program-NCCP- certification in volleyball and basketball. The certifications are in the three streams; community sport, competition and instruction.
- Certification in Building Thinking Classrooms in Math, a method designed to enhance thinking and problem solving in students.
-Class IV and Calls V teaching certification in Saskatchewan.
Interests
My interests include fitness, cross country skiing, tennis and pickball I enjoy walking my dog and being outdoors I also enjoy water colour painting and reading
Timeline
Teacher
Great Saskatoon Catholic School Division
02.2011 - Current
Teacher
Prairie Spirit School Division
08.1994 - 05.2004
- National Coaching Certification Program-NCCP- certification in volleyball and basketball. The certifications are in the three streams; community sport, competition and instruction.
- Certification in Building Thinking Classrooms in Math, a method designed to enhance thinking and problem solving in students.
-Class IV and Calls V teaching certification in Saskatchewan.
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies Education
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Saskatchewan
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