MICHELLE CRATH
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in culinary arts and education. Experienced with traditional and modern baking techniques to create wide range of pastries and breads. Utilizes creativity and precision to produce visually appealing and delicious baked goods. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Mich.e Baking
07.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient production processes and timely product delivery.
- Developed new recipes and improved existing offerings based on customer feedback.
- Collaborated with local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients for products.
Visual Art Teacher
Toronto French School
09.1997 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging visual arts curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Fostered creativity and critical thinking through diverse artistic techniques and media exploration.
- Facilitated collaborative projects that enhanced teamwork and communication skills among students.
- Organized art exhibitions showcasing student work, promoting appreciation for the arts within the school community.
Vice Principal
Toronto French School
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
- Championed diversity initiatives in both staffing decisions and curriculum design to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum improvements, resulting in increased student engagement and achievement.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
Education
Certificates: Artisan I & II, Viennoiserie I - Artisan Bread Making & Viennoiserie
San Francisco Baking Institute
San Francisco, California04-2024
Continuing Education - Baking And Pastry Arts
George Brown College
Toronto, NoneGraduate Diploma - Communications
Concordia University
Montreal, None05-1997
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts
McGill University
Montreal, None05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
McGill University
Montreal, None05-1994
Skills
- Bread making; including sourdough and specialty breads
- Pastry preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Team player
- Bilingual: French
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Mich.e Baking
07.2024 - Current
Vice Principal
Toronto French School
09.2003 - 06.2004
Visual Art Teacher
Toronto French School
09.1997 - 06.2022
Certificates: Artisan I & II, Viennoiserie I - Artisan Bread Making & Viennoiserie
San Francisco Baking Institute
Continuing Education - Baking And Pastry Arts
George Brown College
Graduate Diploma - Communications
Concordia University
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
McGill University
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