Bruce Nielsen
London,Canada
Summary
Visionary educational leader with a proven ability to engage communities and build inclusive, dynamic, and innovative learning environments. Experienced in fostering trusting and collaborative partnerships to achieve positive outcomes for all students through responsive, evidence-informed structures, processes, and programming at the school and system levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Saunders Secondary School
06.2009 - Current
- Worked with staff on ongoing development of relationship-based approaches and strategies
- Established shared vision and led school improvement initiatives targeting student achievement in core areas and overall skill development
- Engaged student, family and community voices in creation of a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment
- Identified and nurtured instructional leadership capacity among staff to engage in ongoing learning and improvement
System Principal
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Areas of responsibility included Indigenous Education, Student Pathways For Success, Innovation and Experiential Learning, Elementary and Secondary Athletics, Specialist High Skills Majors, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship and Dual Credit programs, K-12 curriculum in multiple areas
- Supervised and supported a diverse team of system staff
- Engaged Indigenous Community Leaders in meaningful and responsive dialogue and planning
- Collaborated with other system staff on strategic and operational priorities
- Supported elementary and secondary administrators with implementation and support
Principal
Strathroy District Collegiate Institute
Strathroy, Ontario
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Encouraged and supported innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including course bundling and experiential learning.
- Collaborated with staff on implementing and monitoring improvement strategies through Achieving Excellence in Applied Courses, and the Renewed Math Strategy.
Principal
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
London, Ontario
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed and supported the Innovation Team to explore and implement creative and responsive teaching strategies and models.
- Facilitated focused collaborative inquiry professional learning model to guide school improvement and monitoring
- Engaged diverse family and student voices in Laurier School Culture Team
Vice Principal
Saunders Secondary School
London, Ontario
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked closely with staff to augment supports for Indigenous students
- Liaised with School Council on behalf of administrative team
- Worked with Facility Services on building renewal for Emphasis Technology programming
Vice Principal
East Elgin Secondary School
Aylmer, Ontario
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Worked with administrative colleagues on early development and support of ASPIRE program
- Led Assessment and Evaluation Committee as part of school improvement initiative
- Collaborated with staff on Student Success support processes and structures
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Trident University
CA06.2009
Bachelor of Education -
Western University
London, ON06.1998
Bachelor of Arts, Honours -
Western University
London, ON06.1995
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Staff Development and Capacity Building
- Innovative Thinking
- Cultural awareness and responsiveness
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Leadership
District and System Leadership
- Ontario Principals Council TVDSB Co President, Secondary 2024-present
- Thames Valley Secondary School Administrators Committee Chair, 2024-present
- Principals Qualification Program Instructor, OPC, 2017-present
- Ontario Principals Council TVDSB Executive, 2023-2024
- Thames Valley Secondary School Administrators Committee Executive, 2023-2024
- TVDSB Principal Mentor, 2022-2024
Certification
- Supervisory Officers Qualification Program completed March 2020
- System Leaders Development Program, TVDSB completed Spring 2018
- Alternative Dispute Mediation Training, Stitt Feld Handy April 2018
- Alternative Dispute Negotiation Training, Stitt Feld Handy April 2017
- EQi Instructor and Coach Certification, Emotional Intelligence Training Company, 2014
References
- Christine Giannacopoulos, Superintendent of Student Achievement, TVDSB: c.giannacopoulos@tvdsb.ca
- Starr McGahey-Albert, First Nations Metis and Inuit Education Advisor, TVDSB: s.mcgaheyalbert@tvdsb.ca
- Don Macpherson, retired Superintendent of Student Achievement, TVDSB
- Sheila Powell, Superintendent of Student Achievement, TVDSB: s.powell@tvdsb.ca
Timeline
System Principal
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2017 - 06.2021
Principal
Strathroy District Collegiate Institute
09.2016 - 06.2017
Principal
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
09.2013 - 06.2016
Vice Principal
Saunders Secondary School
09.2012 - 06.2013
Vice Principal
East Elgin Secondary School
09.2009 - 06.2012
Principal
Saunders Secondary School
06.2009 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Trident University
Bachelor of Education -
Western University
Bachelor of Arts, Honours -
Western University
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