LIA GRANT

116 Stillview
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
H9R 2X8
514-661-6228
gillian.grant@mail.mcgill.ca
Portfolio: www.liagrant.weebly.com

SKILLS
CPR certified, working with children, creativity, theatre experience, curriculum development
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education, Kindergarten/Elementary Education
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
2012 December 2015
Recipient of the P. Lantz Scholarship for Excellence in Education and the Arts (2015)
Recipient of the Walter A. & K. Mary Marsh Scholarship (2014)
Deans Honour List 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
Diploma of Collegial Studies, Professional Theatre: Acting
John Abbott College, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
Jason Panich Memorial Scholarship

2008 - 2011

CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher
February 2016 Present
Kuper Academy Elementary, Kirkland, Quebec
Replacing teachers from kindergarten to grade 6 in the English and/or French classroom
Student Teacher
February April 2015
Jewish General Hospital Day School Program, Montreal, Quebec
Took over the teaching in my cooperating teachers kindergarten classroom
Worked with children with a number of special needs, including severe behavioural issues
Developed and undertook the teaching of a month-long unit plan for my students
Student Teacher
August December 2014
Greendale Elementary, Pierrefonds, Quebec
Worked alongside my cooperating teacher in her grade 3 classroom
Planned and executed lessons on a daily basis with a full class
Member of Praxis Malawi 2014
May July 2014
Praxis Malawi (through Bishops University), Kasungu Region, Malawi, Africa
Built a new Grade 2 curriculum as part of a team alongside members of the Malawi
community, based on the QEP
Directed a group of 14 children in an original play which was put on in front of members
of the community at the end of our time in Malawi
Student Teacher
April May 2014
Saint Monica Elementary, Montreal, Quebec
Worked alongside my cooperating teacher in her grade 3 and 4 classroom
Taught students one-on-one, in small groups and as a full class

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GRANT

514-661-6228
gillian.grant@mail.mcgill.ca

Daycare Volunteer
September 2013 April 2014
McGill Childcare Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Worked on early literacy development with children one-on-one and in small groups
Supported play and learning opportunities for children aged 3 to 4
Yoga Instructor/Tutor
October - December 2013
B.A.S.E. Daycare Program - English Montreal School Board, Montreal, Quebec
Taught yoga to a wide range of children, and adapted lessons based on ability and age
(kindergarten to grade 6, children with special needs)
Created weekly varied lesson plans that centered around the practice of yoga
Mentor
September 2012 - June 2013
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the West Island, Dorval, Quebec
Volunteered with a grade 4 student once a week after school
Supported my mentees reading interest and engagement
Worked towards increasing my mentees personal and scholastic confidence
Student Teacher
November - December 2012
St-John Fisher Senior Elementary, Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Worked alongside my cooperating teacher in her grade 3 classroom
Worked with several students one-on-one in Math and ELA (grade 3 & 6)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lab Technician
Pharmaprix Heba Muhey, Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Aiding patients and filling prescriptions
Working with a team in a fast-paced environment

September 2008 - Present

LANGUAGES
English (adept) and French (intermediate)
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Theatre experience: Acting in productions with the Lakeshore Players (2013-2016), the
Montreal Shakespeare Theatre Company (2011-2012) and Persephone Productions
(2011), as well as various roles in productions at John Abbott College (2008-2011), and
Lindsay Place High School (2003-2008).
Yoga: Regular yoga practice
Babysitting: Taking care of children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old.
Singing: Voice training with Kerry-Anne Kutz (2004-2009) and Tracy Smith Bessette
(2010), performing at various recitals and charity events (2003-2008).
REFERENCES
Available upon request