Patricia McGrath
Marshfield
Summary
Compassionate educator and caregiver with expertise in lesson design and group facilitation. Creates engaging learning experiences and fosters support to enhance independence and well-being for clients of all ages. Detail-oriented in-home caregiver skilled in active listening, dedicated to delivering meaningful care and emotional support that improves clients' quality of life.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Home Instead Norwell
Norwell
08.2019 - Current
- .Assist clients with daily living activities at home and in the community.
- Provide companionship and emotional support through meaningful conversations and engaging activities.
- Support clients in completing household tasks to promote independence and well-being.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Communicate to the family the client's positive experiences and needs.
- Maintain detailed logs of client activities for each shift to ensure continuity of care for agency staff.
Tutor
Self-employeed
Marshfield
2015 - 08.2019
- Designed and taught daily lessons for fourteen-year-old student with Down's syndrome, promoting skill development and learning independence.
- Tutored students of all ages unable to attend school due to illness, fostering academic progress and engagement.
- Delivered writing instruction, facilitating completion of overdue essays for high school senior to meet graduation requirements.
Early Childhood and After School Program Quality A
Southeast Professional Learning Center(formerly SE
Plymouth
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Guided educators and directors in enhancing program practices across southeastern Massachusetts, leading to improved educational outcomes.
- Facilitated trainings on relevant topics such as Understanding ADHD in Children and Project-Based Learning
- Facilitated Director learning groups to promote reflection on best practices and learning from peers.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-1985
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Group facilitation
- Lesson design
- Curriculum development
- Poetry writing
- Active listening
- Creative problem-solving
Certification
Alzheimer's Certification 2025
Timeline
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Home Instead Norwell
08.2019 - Current
Early Childhood and After School Program Quality A
Southeast Professional Learning Center(formerly SE
07.2014 - 06.2019
Tutor
Self-employeed
2015 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Lesley University