Adrienne Fehr
Grande Prairie,Alberta
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 22 years of experience within this district. Exceptional knowledge regarding inclusive education and programming. Proficient in parent communication and building relationships with staff and families. Known for consistently supporting students and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
09.2018 - Current
- Helping to lead a large French Immersion school while supporting teachers and Educational Assistants with curriculum and culture, working together successfully with my admin colleagues.
- Attending and helping to create Professional Development Sessions on Thinking Classrooms, Inclusive Education, ARTO, level B assessment, and many others.
Classroom Support Teacher
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
09.2008 - 06.2018
- Supporting teachers, students and families who have children with special needs, within a welcoming inclusive classroom setting.
- Support, lead, organize and help supervise Educational Assistants in providing a variety of programs including : sensory needs, mental health provisions, literacy supports, autism education, social stories and differentiated instruction.
- Work with students with severe multiple medical needs and create emergency medical plans
- Collaborate with the inclusive education team including : parents, speech pathologist, psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapists, vision and hearing consultants, Glenrose medical staff, AB Mental Health Team, Peace Collaborative Services, CASE (GPAT) , Family Doctors, Foster Care Personnel, Counselors, FSCD and Psychiatrists Aid and instruct in the writing of Individual Program Plans to support differentiation.
Elementary School Teacher
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
09.2002 - 06.2008
- Taught a variety of grades, from ECS to grade eight, in a variety of inclusive education settings.
Children’s Group Home Staff
Swan Industries
07.2003 - 08.2003
- Worked as a team to assist children with special needs, including those with: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Medical needs, Severe Emotional Behavioural needs, with social integration and daily life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta04.2001
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Grande Prairie, Alberta06.1997
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaborative
- Personable
- Efficient
- Organized
- Dependable
- Persistent
- Professional
Affiliations
- President - Inclusive Education Council - Northwest Region, 2011- present
- Alberta Teachers Association, 2001 – present
- Grande Prairie Professional Development Committee 2010 – present
- Member, Education Student Association, 1997 – 2001
- Member, Special Education Student Association, 2000 –2001
Languages
English, written and oral
French, written and oral
Courses Achieved
- Methods of Teaching Elementary Education
- Education Psychology – Assessment and Inclusion
- Consultation and Collaboration
- Dealing with Severe Emotional and Behaviour Disorders
- Counselling
- General Arts – Elementary Education Application
- French
- Adapted Physical Education
- Psychology
- Fine Arts – Drama and Music
Certificates And Professional Development
- ADOS-2 Training - Dr. Adam McCrimmon
- Introductory “Level B” Assessment and Testing – Dr. David Carter
- Brain Plasticity and Behavior - Dr. Bryan Kolb & Robbin Gibb
- CPR, Health Care Provider
- Mental Health First Aid Canada Course for Adults who Interact with Youth
- Supporting Individuals Through Valued Attachments (SIVA)
- Improving the Behaviour and Success of Students with High-Functioning Autism
- Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response VTRA Training Level 1 and Level 2
- Stewards of Children – Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
- PACE Crisis Intervention
- Nov-Violent Crisis Intervention
- School Based Leadership Team specializing in the diverse classroom
- Effective Literacy Learning in Grades 3 – 6
- Early Reading Intervention Program
- Writing with Results – Joanne Moore
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteer, Cursillo retreat- planning team, 2002 –present
- Volunteer, Cursillo Board member 2011 - 2016
- Volunteer, Liguori Circle planning team, 2002 – 2010
- Volunteer, COR youth retreat panning team, 2002 – 2005
- Volunteer, Assistant in Horse Therapy for Disabled Riders, PARDS 1996 – 1999
- Volunteer, 1995 Canada Winter Games – French Translator
- Member, Dancer’s Academy, studied tap, jazz, ballet, and modern dance
- Successfully competed in many competitions
- Performed in musical theatre
- Enjoy travelling including visiting Europe, Jamaica, Dominican and travelling across Canada.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
09.2018 - Current
Classroom Support Teacher
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
09.2008 - 06.2018
Children’s Group Home Staff
Swan Industries
07.2003 - 08.2003
Elementary School Teacher
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools
09.2002 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Education -
University of Alberta
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
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