Kristan McGrath
Charlottetown,PE
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 1 Teacher
Public Schools Branch
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, ensuring their academic growth and social development.
- Developed strong relationships with students'' families to better understand their backgrounds and learning needs.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on fostering community partnerships and improving overall student achievement levels.
Itinerant Substitute Teacher
West Royalty Elementary, Public School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with grades K-6
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Itinerant Substitute Teacher
Glen Stewart Elementary, Public School
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked with grades K-6
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Public School
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for taking attendance, explaining homework, adhering to curriculum and lesson plans, and maintaining classroom cleanliness;
- Perform instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer period of time;
- Maintain flexibility in availability
Student Teacher, Third Grade
West Royalty Elementary School
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Lead grade 3 classroom under the guidance of cooperating teacher Charlene Zakem
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Non-Certified Substitute Teacher
Public School
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for taking attendance, explaining homework, adhering to curriculum and lesson plans, and maintaining classroom cleanliness;
- Perform instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer period of time;
- Maintain flexibility in availability
Student Teacher, Grade 1
LM Montgomery Elementary School
10.2020 - 12.2020
- A grade 1 classroom under the guidance of cooperating teacher Stephanie Ford
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Branch Manager
Easyfinancial
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Provide superior customer sales experiences by quickly and professionally handling customer inquiries while promoting and selling financial services
- Maximize sales revenues by administering customer accounts, providing input to every sale, and managing collection activities to increase financial and managerial effectiveness
- Manage collections by ensuring that collection calls are made and overdue financial accounts meet company operations standards
- Manage staff and daily operations including implementation of new corporate strategies and operational processes
- Continuous growth of employees by coaching / training new and existing financial sales employees while ensuring they have your managerial support for their career endeavors
- Growing loan book as Branch Manager by performing activities such as: actively sourcing new clients through marketing, cold sales calls, and building relationships to plant seeds and promote future sales of financial products
- Secure all required information to fulfill customer applications for financial sales products, accurately maintaining information and records in all required systems to limit errors
- Assist customers with completion of credit applications and promote sale of our prepaid credit cards
- Capitalize on financial cross-sales and add-on products by paying attention to customer needs to specifically pinpoint sales opportunities
- See financial loan process to completion, communicating agreements and terms and conditions to customers to follow best in class sales practices and to suppress collection rates
Assistant Manager
Citifinancial
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Organize office operations and procedures
- Assist office staff by providing them coaching and guidance
- Being responsible for the management absences
- Liaise with various management and support function teams
- Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
- Responsible for creating PowerPoint slides and making presentations
- Participate actively in the planning and execution of company events
- Responsible for achieving both sales and collection targets
- Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory
- Handle customer inquiries and complaints
Financial Service Representative
Easyfinancial
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Perform credit cheques by inputting information into computerized system
- Prepare documentation (loan docs, extensions, overdue accounts etc.)
- Process payments and deal with delinquent accounts
- Consult with customers by creating a suitable financial plan that would be attainable and beneficial for all parties
- Answer inquiries and resolve problems or discrepancies concerning customer accounts
- Balance daily transactions using computer programs
Child Care Provider
Atlantic Child Care Centre
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Organized daily indoor and outdoor activities for children ages one to ten
- Supervised children’s activities and completed other daycare related activities (daily reports, cleaning, serving lunch etc.)
- Participated in staff meetings, educational conferences, and other related workshops
Assistant Director
Oak Acres Children's Camp
05.2008 - 09.2008
- From counselor
- Planned and implemented daily program schedules, prepared logs, reports and maintained records
- Trained and supervised staff
- Instructed groups and individuals in arts, crafts, and similar activities and led groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Demonstrated and instructed activities
- Monitored activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
Education
Masters of Education in Literacy
Mount Saint Vincent
Halifax, NS09.2025
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary Cohort
University of Prince Edward Island
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Major Sociology
University of Prince Edward Island
05.2011
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Motivating Students
- Effective Listening
Timeline
Grade 1 Teacher
Public Schools Branch
01.2024 - Current
Itinerant Substitute Teacher
West Royalty Elementary, Public School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Itinerant Substitute Teacher
Glen Stewart Elementary, Public School
02.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Substitute Teacher
Public School
05.2021 - 02.2022
Student Teacher, Third Grade
West Royalty Elementary School
02.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teacher, Grade 1
LM Montgomery Elementary School
10.2020 - 12.2020
Non-Certified Substitute Teacher
Public School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Branch Manager
Easyfinancial
03.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager
Citifinancial
03.2012 - 03.2015
Financial Service Representative
Easyfinancial
11.2010 - 02.2012
Child Care Provider
Atlantic Child Care Centre
09.2008 - 06.2009
Assistant Director
Oak Acres Children's Camp
05.2008 - 09.2008
Masters of Education in Literacy
Mount Saint Vincent
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary Cohort
University of Prince Edward Island
Bachelor of Arts - Major Sociology
University of Prince Edward Island
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