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Aundrea Bright

Westport,Ontario

Summary

Educational leader with extensive experience in faculty training and community engagement. Successfully led initiatives that improved literacy outcomes and created a safe school environment. Proficient in budget management and conflict resolution, resulting in enhanced student support and staff development.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Lombardy PS
Lombardy, ON
08.2024 - Current
  • Direct and guide all school operations, managing a staff of 30 and overseeing budget of $150,000.
  • Collaborate with system staff and community partners to aid parents in accessing services for students with special needs.
  • Develop and implement effective literacy instruction by building capacity in teaching and support staff through targeted professional development in the utilization and implementation of UFLI and Heggerty resources.
  • Implement a special education program to support the social, emotional, and academic needs of students with special needs.
  • Lead the Safe and Accepting School team, and provide opportunities for students to adopt leadership roles in the school anti-bullying plan.
  • Established a strong online presence to enhance communication with families, and build community confidence in school processes.

Principal

Thousand Islands E.S.
Lansdowne, ON
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Administered school budget of $140,000 while supervising staff selection and teaching assignments, prioritizing student and staff wellness.
  • Conducted professional development in Science of Reading, resulting in improved teaching methods.
    Transformed primary division literacy program to boost student literacy outcomes.
  • Elevated social media presence and upheld daily engagement with school community to strengthen confidence
  • Established positive recognition program to enhance student skills in leadership, resilience, and kindness

Vice Principal

Rideau District High School
Elgin, ON
11.2018 - 08.2021
  • Lead Secondary SST to achieve >95% graduation rate.
  • Lead Numeracy SIPSAW team in development of relevant and effective literacy instruction.
  • Directed OSSLT preparation team, achieving nearly 20% rise in scores

Learning Resource Teacher

Rideau Intermediate School
Elgin, ON
08.2017 - 11.2018
  • Utilized evidence-based instructional strategies to differentiate instruction in order to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to develop appropriate interventions for struggling learners.

Int. Classroom Teacher

Rideau Intermediate School
Elgin, ON
08.2014 - 11.2018
  • Incorporated multimedia resources and relevant cultural elements into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
  • Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.

Primary Teacher

South Crosby Public School
Elgin, ON
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behaviour.

Learning Resource Teacher

Athens District High School
Elgin, ON
09.2012 - 08.2014
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for students with special needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to develop appropriate interventions for struggling learners.

Intermediate LTO Positions

Upper Canada District School Board
, ON
01.2007 - 06.2012

Sales and Marketing

Various Companies
Kingston, ON
05.1991 - 12.2005
  • Created targeted sales and marketing presentations for various sectors, including database management, event planning, and small local family owned business.

Education

Principal's Qualification Program, Part II -

OPC
01.2019

Principal's Qualification Program, Part I -

OPC
01.2018

Mathematics, Primary and Junior Specialist -

ETFO
01.2018

Intermediate Mathematics -

York University
01.2013

Bachelor of Education P/J Div. -

Queen's University
01.2006

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Economics

Queen's University
Kingston, ON
04-1991

Skills

  • Faculty training and development
  • Instructional leadership
  • Special education
  • Community engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent communication
  • School safety
  • Budget management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Principal

Lombardy PS
08.2024 - Current

Principal

Thousand Islands E.S.
08.2021 - 08.2024

Vice Principal

Rideau District High School
11.2018 - 08.2021

Learning Resource Teacher

Rideau Intermediate School
08.2017 - 11.2018

Int. Classroom Teacher

Rideau Intermediate School
08.2014 - 11.2018

Primary Teacher

South Crosby Public School
08.2013 - 08.2014

Learning Resource Teacher

Athens District High School
09.2012 - 08.2014

Intermediate LTO Positions

Upper Canada District School Board
01.2007 - 06.2012

Sales and Marketing

Various Companies
05.1991 - 12.2005

Principal's Qualification Program, Part II -

OPC

Principal's Qualification Program, Part I -

OPC

Mathematics, Primary and Junior Specialist -

ETFO

Intermediate Mathematics -

York University

Bachelor of Education P/J Div. -

Queen's University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Economics

Queen's University

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