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Cognitive coaching, co teaching, Collaborative teaming, in classroom problem solving for instructional practice, assessment for learning, planning for a positive learning environment.

Harrison Trimble High School

Providing answers to questions about resources, policies, and procedures in District 2Coordinating the Teacher Mentor ProgramProviding support to beginning teachers through after school workshops, team teaching, individual meetings, observation and coaching, co-planning( long term and daily plans for classes)Providing release time by taking the teacher’s class so that he/she may observe another teacherAttending subject team meetings to clarify objectives and ways to set goals as a teamFacilitating communication between the teacher and the administrationProviding resources on classroom management and the challenges a new teacher could faceUpdating and Managing the Teacher Resources Warehouse on the portalMeeting with administrators who request my help to support more experienced teachersHelping teachers develop their own goals for ongoing professional development

Responsible for leading the grade 9 and grade 10 initiatives. Managed all resource teachers, Education Assistants and the school team. Oversaw grade 8 to 9 transition. Managed school discipline for grades 9, 10 and 12. Developed and oversaw grade 9 Mentor Program and coordinated in-school professional development. Developed a school-wide process for developing and monitoring Special Education Plans and SEP-Bs. Developed a grade 9 pyramid of interventions for struggling learners. Introduced the Grade 9 Learning Center. SPR for French from 2006 to 2008. Chaired workplace health and safety, assisted in school scheduling and coordinated transportation. Oversaw all external testing and was responsible for leading teaching evaluation and using those evaluations as tools for professional development. Led HTHS Vision, Mission, Values and Goals Development Committee. Helped to resurrect HTHS Drama and Music Programs.

With only a .2 administrative position, led curriculum integration between all subjects, managed school discipline, managed school transportation and supply teacher management. Led grades 3 to 5 Literacy team and coordinated all school fundraising. In addition, taught 5 periods per day including physical education and grade 5 Mathematics.

Grade 7 middle school team leader. Oversaw the introduction of an intermediate immersion program for grades 6, 7 and 8. Implemented team-based discipline for grade 7. Led school drama program and taught grade 3 immersion science and social studies. Served as teacher representative on the PSSC.Film New Brunswick

On a two-year secondment with Department of Municipalities Culture and Housing, led the implementation of New Brunswick’s film sector. Managed distribution of grants and promoted New Brunswick as a film destination/location across North America. Managed budgets, tax credits and proposal analysis.

Masters Of Arts; Université De Moncton– Bachelor Of Education, Education; Educational Administration

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Arts Theatre And French