Rachael Gignac
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Focused and dedicated school educator with 25 years of experience. Classroom teacher of various grades for 23 years, and an Itinerant Visual Arts teacher for the past two years. Passionate about educating children ages 3 to 14 using various art techniques and mediums. Creating original and engaging art lesson plans, that include art history. Art created throughout the school year by students is celebrated with an art show in the Spring to showcase all of the hard work demonstrated by students, and to develop art appreciation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Niagara Catholic District School Board
1999.09 - Current
Primary, Junior and Intermediate qualified.
Visual Art Specialist (Part 1 AQ, Part 2 AQ, Part 3 AQ)
11 years of intermediate experience.
7 years of Kindergarten experience.
2 years of Primary and Junior experience.
Currently working as a Visual Arts Itinerant Arts Teacher.
Education
Teacher's College
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON04.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON05.1998
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Professional Development
- Wrote and Directed Remembrance Day Plays
- Organized end of the year Kindergarten performances.
- Art Show Coordinator
Languages
English
Elementary
Affiliations
- Owner of online Etsy show called "Love the Hippie Chick." Creating handmade items such as wreaths, jewelry, macrame art, and paintings.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Niagara Catholic District School Board
1999.09 - Current
Teacher's College
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Brock University
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