Roisin Johnston-Crickmore, OCT, Lib Tech
St. George,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with over 20 years of successful and fulfilling experience in diverse teaching roles, including Special Education, Contained Classroom experience, Regular Classroom and English as a Second Language (ESL). Known for creating inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning environments that foster academic growth and personal development. Adept at differentiating instruction, building strong relationships with students and families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Classroom Teacher, Grades 2, 4/5, 5
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2011 - 09.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
SERT (Special Education Resource Teacher)
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about students'' progress and needs.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Managed and scheduled Educational Assistant team.
Library Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Improved research skills among students by providing instructional workshops on database usage and citation methods.
- Maintained accurate records of circulation data, analyzing trends to inform future purchasing decisions.
- Streamlined library operations through the implementation of an efficient cataloging system for easy resource access.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Literature
Brock University
St. Catharines, ONDiploma - Radio Broadcasting
Humber College
Toronto, ONDiploma - Library And Information Science
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ONBachelor Education - Primary/Junior
D'Youville College
N.Y USA12-2001
Skills
- ESL Specialist, 2013
- Special Education Specialist, 2005
- WHMIS Training
- Red Cross Training
- Sexual Abuse Prevention Training, OCT
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2022 - 06.2025
Classroom Teacher, Grades 2, 4/5, 5
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2011 - 09.2022
SERT (Special Education Resource Teacher)
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2007 - 06.2011
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2003 - 06.2008
Library Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Literature
Brock University
Diploma - Radio Broadcasting
Humber College
Diploma - Library And Information Science
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor Education - Primary/Junior
D'Youville College
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