Dino Bolognese

I am a passionate and experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in both Ministry and IB programs. Proven track record in curriculum development, student mentorship, and staff collaboration. Adept at leading school-wide initiatives, coordinating professional development, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Seeking to leverage my leadership skills and instructional expertise in a Vice Principal role to support student success and school improvement.

Experienced with curriculum development, student assessment, and faculty management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance academic standards and school culture. Track record of fostering positive student outcomes and staff performance.

• IB Training
• IB CAS level 2. (Portland)
• IB Geography Level 1 and 2 (Chicago, Vancouver, Houston).
• IB Theory of Knowledge (Atlanta)
• IB Core Training (Florida)
• IB University Intake Provincial Training
• I attended the annual IB University intake training session that focuses on what schools look for when choosing potential students.
• IB Yearly Provincial Roundtable
• I attended the round table for both Theory of Knowledge, Approaches to Learning and Geography.
• IB Examiner
• Worked with the IB as an examiner for Extended Essay and Geography Exams
• Technology Training
• Completed online training for the program ARC GIS. Geographic data program
• Completed training for ManageBAC online platform for IB Program

• Leadership Class
• I partnered with a colleague and created a Leadership course. The objective of the leadership course was to allow students leadership opportunities in the school as well as in the community. The following events were executed, holiday festivals such as Halloween, Christmas, Indigenous Month etc. In the community, we partnered with the Coquitlam Express and had a school night.
• Port Moody’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
• I played a key role in managing the organization and implementation of this large event. The school hosted over 1200 ex staff and students. I worked with my principal to create a plan for the event which included food and drink, communication, and prizes. The event was very successful as it brought people from the Port Moody Secondary School together to celebrate an important learning space.
• Health and Safety Committee
• Over the past 3 years, I have been a part of the school’s health and safety team. As part of the team, I have met monthly with the team. Last year’s initiative was to bring to light the importance of understanding AED machines and training staff.
• IB Extended Essay Advisor
• I have supervised IB students (over 150 in my career) with their 4,000-word research papers. As their advisor, I work one-on-one with students building a supportive environment and helping them develop a research question, provide feedback and assess their final paper. For example, this year a student examined: To what extent is the Burnaby Mountain Gondola project economically viable?
• Capstone Presentations at Port Moody Secondary School
• Organized, coordinated and implemented the CLC Capstone formally Graduation Transitions.
• Career Day at Port Moody Secondary School
• Career Day gave students the opportunity to explore different career paths. On this day, Grade 9 students took part in the Take Your Kid to Work Program, Junior Achievement came in with volunteers to discuss the economic benefits of staying in school with Grade 10 students, and Grade 11 and 12 students took part in a series of seminars that delved into what to look for when choosing a career.
• School Associate for SFU
• Mentored SFU student teachers since 2007 and have provided them with guidance during their practicum. This includes observing the student teacher, reviewing their lesson plans, providing them with constructive feedback, and writing reports for their professors.
• In School Professional Development Day Sessions
• Led school based professional development day sessions. For example: The Graduation Transition Program, Understanding CAS, how to use Turnitin.com software, Diversity in the classroom and IB CAS and Theory of Knowledge in the classroom.
• IB Provincial Conference
• Led professional development sessions for many IB professional development days.
• Geography Curriculum implementation
• Service work in the community
• Leadership in the classroom
• Core Competencies in the classroom
• Coquitlam Teachers Association (CTA) Representative
• CTA Representative for Port Moody Secondary School
• Curriculum Leader
• Facilitate professional conversations between department members.
• Set goals and evaluate the progress in the school.
• Worked on school budget
• School Goal setting
• IB and CAS Parent Night
• Worked with the IB Coordinator to deliver the IB and CAS Parent Night. This includes creating the presentation, presenting to parents, and answering their questions.
• School-Based Assemblies
• Organized several dynamic and thought-provoking speakers to deliver messages to students on topics such as bullying, drinking, and driving, texting, and driving and education and careers.

Soccer Coach

• Port Moody Secondary School (senior teams)
• Soccer coach for both boys’ and girls’ teams.
• Highlights – Provincial Top 10 in 2006 and Provincial Champions in 2007
• Head Coach for U6-U10 teams - boys
• Head Coach for U5 team - boys
• Head Coach for U5-U10 teams - girls

Baseball Coach

• Head Coach U5 - U18 teams