Cynthia Campbell
Red Deer,Alberta
Summary
High-energy French Immersion leader with experience supporting parents in their decision to choose or continue to choose French Immersion for their children. Talented at building lasting relationships and collaborating with others to meet a wide variety of objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2018 - Current
- Fostered positive relationships within the French Immersion community by planning and participating in local cultural events, connecting with business leaders, and collaborating with other schools both within the district and in other school boards.
- Increased student retention rates by establishing intervention programs for at-risk French Immersion students and providing additional support services, resulting in 100% of students in Grade 9 continuing on in French Immersion in high school in the 2024-25 school year.
- Implemented school-wide, data-driven decision-making strategies to inform instruction adjustments, unique to a single-track, Kindergarten to Grade 9 French Immersion school with a student population of 614.
- Developed a culture of collaboration among 45 staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and new curriculum implementation activities.
- Led professional development initiatives for 35 teaching staff to stay current with educational best practices.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
- Mentored and evaluated 20 newly hired educators through a weekly mentorship program, offering encouragement, support as well as constructive feedback for teachers new to both the school and to the profession.
- Championed diversity initiatives in both staffing decisions and curriculum design to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Teacher
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored as well as collaborated with new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Organized second language extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Lead Teacher-Core French
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Developed a rich FSL learning environment for more than 200 students through the use of evidence-based strategies to increase student success in their second or third language.
- Organized annual French cultural events at the school, promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students.
Education
Master of Education - Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2016
Skills
- Staff Management
- Decision Making
- Change management
- Team collaboration
- Performance evaluation
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Instructional Leadership
- Resource Allocation
Languages
French
Full Professional
Certification
Certificate in Catholic Educational Leadership from Newman Theological College, Edmonton, AB
Affiliations
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowboarding
- Kayaking
References
References available upon request.
French cultural liaison 2021-present
Collaborated with a number of community stakeholders, such as parents, school staff members and ACFA, in the planning and implementation of a wide variety of French cultural activities for the French Immersion students within the Red Deer Catholic District. These activities included a Carnaval d'hiver, a dance workshop, a French poetry writing workshop, a drumming workshop in February to recognize Black History Month.
Teacher Presenter: AIM Language Learning, Coquitlam B.C.
Provided training and served as a mentor for teachers interested in learning how to implement the Accelerative Integrated Method (AIM) language learning for teachers in the Greater Toronto Area.
Timeline
Vice Principal
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2018 - Current
Teacher
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2012 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher-Core French
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
09.2005 - 06.2011
Master of Education - Education
University of Alberta
Certificate in Catholic Educational Leadership from Newman Theological College, Edmonton, AB
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