Darlene Bragg-Hounsell
Terrace,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Coast Mountains School District
08.2006 - Current
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with CMSD School personnel, parents, and the school community.
- Trained in Level 1, 2, and 3 Advanced Violence Threat/Risk Assessment
- Trained in Preventing Bullying and Ensuring Safe and Caring School Communities
- Have worked extensively with the RCMP, MCFD, CYMH, and other community organizations to support learner social/emotional health and overall well-being
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress toward goals.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
- Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; and sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and an exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline, and class attendance.
Principal
School District # 50 - Haida Gwaii
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
Teacher
School District #50 - Haida Gwaii
09.1994 - 06.2002
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
MBA - Literacy Education
Mount St. Vincent
Halifax, NS08.2004
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL04.1991
Skills
- Academic Administration
- Educational Staff Supervision
- Codes of Conduct
- School Community Relations
- Instructional Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Training and Mentoring
- Discipline
- Performance Improvement
- Goal Planning
- School Safety
- Public Speaking
- New Student Orientation
- Safety and Security Procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Principal
Coast Mountains School District
08.2006 - Current
Principal
School District # 50 - Haida Gwaii
08.2002 - 06.2006
Teacher
School District #50 - Haida Gwaii
09.1994 - 06.2002
MBA - Literacy Education
Mount St. Vincent
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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