Project manager/ Senior Project Manager - Halton District School Board, ON Canada - ON Canada
(2018-11 - 2025-06)
Provided senior-level program leadership within one of Ontario's largest public education systems, overseeing complex initiatives that directly support service delivery for students, children, families, and staff.
- Led end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of large-scale, cross-departmental programs spanning Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Facilities, and operational services that enable safe, effective learning environments for children and students.
- Provided program-level oversight to ensure initiatives aligned with board priorities, legislative requirements, funding parameters, and public accountability standards impacting children and families.
- Oversaw program budgets, vendor engagements, and resourcing plans, ensuring alignment with approved funding, contractual obligations, and value-for-money principles.
- Delivered executive-level reporting, dashboards, and briefings to senior leadership to support evidence-based decision-making affecting student services and system operations.
- Led organizational change initiatives impacting educators, administrators, and service teams, balancing service continuity for students and families with transformation objectives.
- Established and maintained governance frameworks, including scope control, reporting structures, issue escalation, and change oversight.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programs supported equitable access, service quality, and compliance across the education system
Project manager- Consultant - Ontario Ministry of Education, ON Canada - ON Canada
(2023-01 - 2023-12)
Provided program-level consulting and advisory support to the Ministry of Education on the Ontario School Information System (OnSIS) Modernization initiative, supporting long-term strategy, risk assessment, and business process improvement for a critical provincial education data system impacting boards, schools, students, and families across Ontario.
- Supported research and jurisdictional scans examining best practices and technological approaches used by other provinces and jurisdictions for large-scale education data collection and reporting.
- Contributed to analysis and advisory work on technology solution options (including API-based approaches), assessing advantages, limitations, implementation considerations, accessibility standards, and alignment with ministry digital service standards.
- Engaged with internal ministry stakeholders and incorporated feedback from school boards and schools to ensure recommendations reflected operational realities and system-wide priorities.
- Supported development of interim and final reports documenting findings, risks, options, and recommendations to inform senior leadership decision-making and future strategic planning submissions.
- Ensured all work aligned with legislative, policy, privacy, and accessibility requirements governing education data collection and public-sector systems.
Educational Assistant - Halton District School Board, ON Canada - ON Canada
(2015-01 - 2018-06)
Provided direct, hands-on support to children and students with diverse learning, behavioural, neurological, and physical needs within a regulated public education environment.
- Supported students requiring complex behavioral and developmental interventions, applying sound judgment in high-risk and crisis situations.
- Responded to serious incidents involving student safety, behavioral escalation, and medical needs, following established policies and protocols.
- Collaborated closely with educators, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student well-being and learning outcomes.
- Maintained detailed documentation, observations, and reporting in accordance with board policies and legislative requirements.
- Applied an equity-focused and trauma-informed approach when supporting children and families from diverse and equity-deserving communities.
- Balanced competing priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and duty of care.
Early Childhood Education Supervisor / Lead Educator - YMCA of Oakville - Oakville, ON Canada
(2014-03 - 2015-12)
Provided front-line program leadership and operational oversight within licensed early learning and childcare programs serving children and families across multiple service periods, including school-year and seasonal programming.
- Supported the planning and delivery of before- and after-school care programs, ensuring safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate programming aligned with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Coordinated and supported seasonal childcare programs, including summer camps, winter break, and March break programs, managing daily operations, activities, and staff support to meet the needs of working families.
- Planned and facilitated programming for professional development (PD) days, including structured workshops, group activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences for children across multiple age groups.
- Supervised and supported front-line program staff, assisting with scheduling, daily task coordination, and adherence to policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Managed monthly program budgets, supporting expense tracking, resource allocation, and efficient use of funds to deliver high-quality programming within approved financial parameters.
- Worked directly with children and families to foster inclusive, safe, and engaging environments, responding to behavioral concerns and incidents with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and organizational policies, including incident documentation, communication with families, and follow-up actions as required.
- Partnered with families, school staff, and internal YMCA teams to address concerns, support child development, and maintain strong community trust.
