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Crissy Courchene

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Seasoned Education Director offering 10+ years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desires growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Neeghani Consultants
06.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex challenges with strategic recommendations.
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
  • Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms that contributed to their overall success.
  • Increased client satisfaction by developing comprehensive consulting strategies tailored to each business's unique challenges and objectives.

Director of Education

Sagkeeng Education Authority
08.2018 - 06.2023
  • Established budget and ensured budgetary compliance, Oversee and managed 25 million annual education budgets, Coordinate and integrated all programs, fiscal budgets, human resources as well as physical facilities and equipment,
  • Provided leadership in the design and implementation of new programs, curriculum, and/or modification of existing programs and curriculum,
  • Develop Departmental policies and interpret the policies to staff, student's parents, and clients, Promote the general support of the community, the students, and the staff,
  • Evaluated and signed off administrators, teachers, and other employees' performance evaluations and work with Human Resources on staffing and performance matters',
  • Prepared and presented funding proposals,
  • Ensured that all programs and services adequately and effectively met community, student, and client needs accordingly,
  • Ensured the proper functioning of departmental and staff meetings,
  • Managed a team of School Principals and specialists,
  • Ensured Post Secondary Program was successful and student needs were met,
  • Represented the Authority at various meetings, seminars, and gatherings as required,
  • Provided advisement and input to guide the negotiation process based on my expertise in First Nations education as a Member of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Negotiation Team, Renegotiation of provincial tuition agreements, and forging partnerships with ISC, other school boards, and post-secondary institutions,
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction,
  • Strengthened curriculum design by collaborating with faculty and implementing innovative teaching methodologies,
  • Guided teachers in incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles,
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs,
  • Lead regular meetings with faculty members to discuss best practices in education delivery methods; provided constructive feedback to promote improvements,
  • Proactively identified areas where additional resources were needed; secured funding through grants or reallocating existing budgets,
  • Built rapport with students and families using tailored emails and newsletters,
  • Provided leadership by identifying the immediate and future needs of the community and developed appropriate strategies policies and plans for meeting these needs, including developing a long-range plan for increasing literacy, numeracy, and graduation rates,
  • Partnered with external stakeholders, such as local businesses and non-profit organizations, to develop programs that would benefit the school community while providing students with real-world learning opportunities,
  • Planned successful events, enhanced community engagement in education programs, and raised awareness about school offerings,
  • Enhanced overall educational quality by evaluating and refining instructional programs based on data-driven student assessments,
  • Established strong relationships with community organizations, promoting partnerships that enriched student learning experiences,
  • Developed comprehensive strategic plans to align educational objectives with institutional goals and available resources,
  • Oversaw budget management processes, optimizing resource allocation to support high-quality instruction and operations.
  • Championed diversity initiatives within the institution, ensuring an inclusive learning environment for all students,
  • Managed staff development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement among educators,
  • Streamlined communication channels between school departments, resulting in increased collaboration and efficiency,
  • Advanced the integration of technology into the curriculum by spearheading professional development workshops for teachers,
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational programs and curricula.

Indigenous Cultural Services Coordinator

Macdonald Youth Services
11.2009 - 08.2018
  • Networking and relationship building with First Nation community members, and organizations both urban and rural,
  • Created, developed, and facilitated the organization's cross-cultural training program,
  • Developed Medicine Circle model - Indigenous Awareness Training; 4 Modules, including 3 large annual community gatherings,
  • Created and designed cross-cultural education resources and materials for the board of directors, employees, foster families, and clients,
  • Facilitated information sessions and presentations,
  • Organized & coordinated traditional ceremonial and land-based excursions,
  • Created, developed, and implemented holistic clinical cultural care plans for clients,
  • Created and maintained databases and spreadsheets for statistical reporting and technical-level reports,
  • Managed service area budget,
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Education

Masters of Education - Educational Foundations

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
10.2015

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Native Studies

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
10.2009

Business Administration -

Red River Community College
Winnipeg, MB
06.2001

High School Diploma -

Sagkeeng High School
Fort Alexander, MB
06.1998

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Well-developed writing and research skills
  • Advanced knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software programs
  • General working competency in Anishinabemowin language (written & verbal)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Presentation Skills
  • Time Management
  • Team Management
  • Performance Assessments
  • Best Practices Implementation
  • Resource Allocation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Research and Development

References

Norma Daniels, SEA Post Secondary Manager, (204) 881-4554


Linda Dorie, SEA Post Secondary Counsellor, (204) 574-4626

Timeline

Consultant

Neeghani Consultants
06.2024 - Current

Director of Education

Sagkeeng Education Authority
08.2018 - 06.2023

Indigenous Cultural Services Coordinator

Macdonald Youth Services
11.2009 - 08.2018

Masters of Education - Educational Foundations

University of Saskatchewan

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Native Studies

University of Manitoba

Business Administration -

Red River Community College

High School Diploma -

Sagkeeng High School

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