Principal - EMMAUS LEARNING COMMUNITY & kOINONIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ECS - Red Deer, Alberta
(2022-01)
- Setting the vision for, and instructional leadership of, a Christian community of learners in kindergarten – grade 12
- Working with families of prospective students on initial intake to assess learning needs
- Overseeing all individualized student programs (Preschool to grade 12)
- Supporting teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Program Plans (Preschool to grade 12)
- Interviewing, hiring, and supervising Educational Assistants
- Coordinating Educational Assistants' schedules and assignments
- Coordinating services (Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Counselling) for students diagnosed with severe disabilities
- Submitting Program Unit Funding applications including budgets, as well as Severe Disabilities Funding applications to Alberta Education
- Supervising PUF programming and providing special education consultation to early learning teachers
- Working collaboratively with other professionals (OT, PT, SLP, Counsellor, Psychologist) and parents to help students with complex needs
- Providing Professional Development opportunities for administrators, teachers, and educational assistants
- Administering Level B assessments to students for program planning purposes
- Dealing proactively with discipline issues and effectively resolving conflict
- Being a member of the Senior Leadership Team; reporting to Executive Principal
- Establishing and collaborating with Parent Advisory Councils
- Establishing and collaborating with Student Councils
Interim Principal - kOINONIA@HOME - Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario
(2024-01 - 2025-01)
- Continuing to implement the vision for, and instructional leadership of, a Christian community of learners in kindergarten to grade 12
- Overseeing all student programs ("Little Lights" Kindergarten to grade 12) and course planning with students and parents
- Supervising three vice principals, and 26 teachers across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario
- Distance learning teacher assignments and home education facilitator assignments
- Providing Professional Development opportunities for vice principals, distance learning teachers and home education facilitators
- Establishing and collaborating with Parent Advisory Council
Vice Principal, Learning Supports - koinonia christian school red deer - Red Deer, Alberta
(2021-01 - 2022-01)
- Working with families of prospective students on initial intake to assess learning needs
- Overseeing all individualized student programs
- Supporting teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Program Plans
- Interviewing, hiring, and supervising Educational Assistants
- Coordinating Educational Assistants' schedules and assignments
- Coordinating services (Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Counselling) for students diagnosed with severe disabilities
- Submitting Program Unit Funding applications including budgets, as well as Severe Disabilities Funding applications to Alberta Education
- Supervising PUF programming and providing special education consultation to early learning teachers
- Working collaboratively with other professionals (OT, PT, SLP, Psychologist) and parents to help students with complex needs
- Providing Professional Development opportunities for administrators, teachers, and educational assistants
- Administering Level B assessments to students for program planning purposes
- Dealing proactively with discipline issues and effectively resolving conflict
Teacher, EMMAUS Transitional Program - koinonia christian school red deer - Red Deer, Alberta
(2020-01 - 2021-01)
- Creating and implementing a pilot project – a high school program for 7 students in grades 10-12 with severe disabilities
- Coordinating support services including counselling and meaningful work experience placements
- Building a sense of belonging and community
Learning Supports Coordinator - koinonia christian school red deer - Red Deer, Alberta
(2017-01 - 2020-01)
- Coordinating Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology services for students diagnosed with severe disabilities
- Submitting Program Unit Funding applications including budgets, as well as Severe Disabilities Funding applications
- Supervising Program Unit Funding (including Family Oriented Programming) programming and providing special education consultation to early learning teachers
- Working collaboratively with other professionals (OT, PT, SLP, Psychologist) and parents
- Guiding teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Program Plans
- Providing Professional Development opportunities for administrators, teachers, and educational assistants
- Coordinating Educational Assistants' schedules and assignments
- Administering Level B assessments to students for program planning purposes
Preschool Teacher - koinonia christian school red deer - Red Deer, Alberta
(2018-01 - 2019-01)
- Creating a rich, play based learning environment for 17 students (ages 3-5)
- Assessing readiness skills for Kindergarten
- Supervising two educational assistants
- Creating and implementing Individualized Program Plans for students who qualified for Program Unit Funding
- Working collaboratively with other professionals (OT, PT, SLP, Psychologist) and parents to help students with complex needs gain skills
Home Education Facilitator - e2 academy
(2017-01 - 2018-01)
- Supporting home education families with twice-exceptional students by providing special education consultation
- Organizing monthly events for home education students
- Organizing and delivering monthly parent education classes on various special needs topics
- Helping parents develop learning plans and individualized program plans for at-home students
- Twice yearly home visits to determine and report on student progress
Tutor - mrs. Willms' tutoring
(2015-01 - 2016-01)
- Tutoring students with learning difficulties in the areas of literacy and numeracy
- Administering baseline assessments to determine areas of strength and areas for improvement
- Setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) goals
- Tailoring an individualized program to meet students' learning needs
- Building skills and strategies by harnessing student strengths
- Employing multi-sensory approaches to learning
- Communicating and collaborating with parents
Tutor - mrs. Willms' tutoring
(2020-01 - 2021-01)
- Tutoring students with learning difficulties in the areas of literacy and numeracy
- Administering baseline assessments to determine areas of strength and areas for improvement
- Setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) goals
- Tailoring an individualized program to meet students' learning needs
- Building skills and strategies by harnessing student strengths
- Employing multi-sensory approaches to learning
- Communicating and collaborating with parents
Home Educator - hot chocolate homeschool
(2013-01 - 2017-01)
- Creatively addressing the academic, emotional, social, physical and spiritual needs of my two sons
- Dealing positively with discipline issues and effectively resolving conflict
- Establishing strong familial bonds by spending quality time together and nurturing a lifestyle of learning
Vice Principal - christ king catholic school
(2012-01 - 2013-01)
- Day-to-day operations of the school in the principal's absence
- Dealing positively with discipline issues and effectively resolving conflict
- Conducting and mediating meetings with parents
- Leader in Me Lighthouse team member
- East Central Alberta Catholic Schools Wellness Committee founding member
Special Needs Coordinator - christ king catholic school
(2010-01 - 2013-01)
- Coordinating services (Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology) for students diagnosed with severe disabilities (Prader-Willi Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder)
- Submitting Program Unit Funding applications including budgets
- Guiding teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Program Plans
- Facilitating a Reading Intervention Program for at-risk students
- Coordinating Educational Assistants' schedules and assignments
- Administering Level B assessments to students for program planning purposes
Grade 3 & 4 Teacher - christ king catholic school
(2006-01 - 2010-01)
- Teaching the Alberta Program of Studies to students in grade 3 and 4
- Running extracurricular activities such as Art Club, Environmental Club, and Gardening Club
- Assisting fellow educators in their quest to improve student learning as AISI (Alberta School Improvement Initiative) Lead Teacher
Special Needs Coordinator - st. THOMAS AQUINAS catholic school
(2000-01 - 2003-01)
- Coordinating Educational Assistants' schedules
- Coordinating services for students with severe disabilities
- Guiding teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Program Plans
- Teaching life skills to students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and developmental delays
Kindergarten Teacher - st. Thomas aquinas catholic school
(2001-01 - 2002-01)
- Creating a rich learning environment to teach the AB Program of Studies to Kindergarten students
- Assessing readiness skills and differentiating instruction
Special Needs Coordinator/Teacher - fox creek school
(1995-01 - 1999-01)
- Submitting applications for Severe Disabilities Funding
- Implementing a Reading Intervention program for at-risk students
- Teaching life skills to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
