Larry Thaxter

Recently retired school principal seeking an opportunity to join an organization as a driver. Previous experience transporting customers and vehicles between dealerships and outsourced service providers. Hold both Class 3 and Class 4 driver's licences and maintain a clean driving abstract.

Driver at Fix Auto (2025-11 – Present)

Provide shuttle service for customers and move vehicles between dealerships and outsourced vendors.

• Provide shuttle service for customers
• Move vehicles between dealerships and outsourced vendors
• Assist in receiving parts
• Dispose of damaged parts

Principal at Clarion International School (2022-08 – 2024-12)

Led a K–8 American curriculum school with 340 students.

• Led a K–8 American curriculum school with 340 students
• Oversaw all aspects of school operations including HR, finance, facilities, and community engagement
• Directed strategic planning and improvement initiatives; liaised with KHDA and other authorities

Principal at Liwa International School (2019-08 – 2022-08)

Led a K–12 American curriculum school with 2,600 students.

• Led a K–12 American curriculum school with 2,600 students
• Accountable for full operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and staff leadership
• Spearheaded strategic planning and government inspection readiness

Superintendent at Canadian International School (2016-07 – 2019-07)

Led a K–12 Alberta curriculum school with 950 students.

• Led a K–12 Alberta curriculum school with 950 students
• Directed all operational domains including HR, finance, facilities, and government relations
• Championed strategic planning, staff management, and school improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance during government inspections

School Administrator – Academic Vice Principal at Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (2014-09 – 2016-07)

UAE National Cycle 3 boys' school with a student population of 700.

• UAE National Cycle 3 boys' school with a student population of 700
• Supported the school principal in advancing the school's academic program, encompassing staff supervision and strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, and compliance with government inspections

Principal at Canadian International School of Abu Dhabi (2013-09 – 2014-08)

Oversaw a K–12 Alberta curriculum school with 700 students.

• Oversaw a K–12 Alberta curriculum school with 700 students
• Responsible to a Board of Directors for all aspects of school operations including supervision of school staff, Business Affairs, Human Resources, Facility and Operations, Security and liaison with various community and government authorities including ADEK and Alberta Education
• Directed strategic planning, staff management, school improvement initiatives, and government inspection

Principal at Winston Churchill High School (2009-09 – 2013-08)

Led a Grade 9–12 Alberta and IB curriculum school with 900 students.

• Led a Grade 9–12 Alberta and IB curriculum school with 900 students
• Responsible for all aspects of school operations
• Oversaw all aspects of school operations and ensured strategic planning and staff management aligned with school improvement initiatives and compliance with government regulations

Principal at Allan Watson School (2005-09 – 2009-08)

Directed an alternative high school supporting students with diverse learning challenges.

• Directed an alternative high school supporting students with diverse learning challenges
• Responsible for all aspects of school operations
• Managed all facets of school operations, including strategic planning, staff management, and the implementation of school improvement initiatives and compliance with government regulations

Director of Schools/Secondary Principal at American International School of Jeddah (2002-07 – 2005-07)

Led a K–12 American curriculum school with 700 students.

• Led a K–12 American curriculum school with 700 students
• Responsible to a Board of Directors for all aspects of school operations including supervision of school staff, Business Affairs, Human Resources, Facility and Operations, Security and liaison with various community and government authorities
• Directed strategic planning, staff management, and directed initiatives for school improvement and government inspections

Various School Leadership Positions (Vice Principal and Central Office) at Lethbridge School District #51 (1993-09 – 2002-08)

Various leadership positions including 7 years as a school Vice Principal and 2 years as Assistant to Superintendent.

• 7 years as a school Vice Principal
• 2 years as Assistant to Superintendent with primary responsibility in policy development

Special Education Teacher at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (1988-09 – 1993-08)

Classroom instructor for high school students with developmental disabilities.

• Classroom instructor for high school students with developmental disabilities

School Inspector Training in Education Administration – Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) (2025-01 – 2025-01)

School Inspector Competency Certificate in Education Administration – Tribal Education Services (currently ETIO) (2022-01 – 2022-01)

School Inspectors Training Courses in Education Administration – Penta International Education Training (2018-01 – 2018-01)

Masters of Education in Educational Administration – University of Lethbridge (1998-01 – 1998-01)

Bachelor of Education in Education – University of Lethbridge (1983-01 – 1983-01)