Rachael Griffith
7052 Pearson Drive Halifax,NS
Summary
Professional educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories that resonate and inspire readers. Detail oriented team player with strong organizational skills, proficient in researching and editing diverse content.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian Teacher Assistant
Halifax Regional Centre For Education
09.2023 - Current
- Assist students in locating and using library resources and support teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
Grade 3 Teacher
Government Of Nunavut
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Grade 1 Teacher
Bahrain Bayan School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Teaching And Learning Primary
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ12.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies
York University
Toronto, ON06.2002
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Strong Oral and Written Communication
- Leadership Experience
- Organizational Skillset
- Creative Writing Insight
- Editing and Proofreading Knowledge
- Artistic Collaboration
- Technology Expertise
- Perserverance
Achievements
- Wrote and produced a play for the Playground Series Festival at York University. (Theatre Department, January 2000.)
- Co wrote and directed the play, All That and A Bag of Chips. (York University, April 2002)
- Co founder of the theatre company, Showing Pink Productions. (Toronto, 2003)
- Co wrote and performed in the play, Girls, Girls, Girls. (Toronto Fringe Festival, 2004)
- Co wrote and performed in the play, (Dooryard Arts Festival, 2012)
Certification
Nova Scotia Teaching License Certification
Celta Certification
First Aid/CPR Red Cross
Timeline
Librarian Teacher Assistant
Halifax Regional Centre For Education
09.2023 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
Government Of Nunavut
08.2019 - 06.2022
Grade 1 Teacher
Bahrain Bayan School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Post Graduate Degree - Teaching And Learning Primary
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies
York University
Nova Scotia Teaching License Certification
Celta Certification
First Aid/CPR Red Cross
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