Jennifer Rothwell
Headingley,MB
Summary
As a life-long learner, I am passionate about teaching, learning and leadership. Always seeking different viewpoints, new perspectives and opportunities to continue my journey as a life-long learner.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Principal - École St. Avila
Pembina Trails School Division
Winnipeg, MB
09.2023 - Current
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents/caregivers, and staff members - leading a K-6 French Immersion school of 410 students and 39 staff members.
- Developed a comprehensive school plan that guided the school''s direction and specific focus on inclusion, diversity, equity and regulation, which aligned with the divisional strategic plan.
- Led school continuous improvement plan to enhance student learning outcomes and the pedagogical practices of teachers and support staff.
- Analyzed student data to drive instructional improvements and tailored interventions for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with educational and community partners to extend strategic goals for academic, social and emotional success, outlined within our school plan for continuous improvement.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness. - specifically in the area of anti-racism through a DEI lens.
- Mentored new administrators, fostering leadership skills and promoting best practices in school leadership.
- Promoted diversity within the school community by cultivating an inclusive atmosphere that respected individual differences among students and staff members alike.
- Mentored teachers through observation feedback sessions, contributing to their growth as educators within the school system.
- Collaborated with school division leaders to align school goals and initiatives with the broader educational vision.
- Increased parent/caregiver involvement by organizing events, workshops, and regular communication channels to keep families informed and engaged.
- Facilitated collaboration between grade levels to create interdisciplinary learning experiences that enriched students' understanding of core concepts.
- Managed budget allocation and resource distribution to optimize operational efficiency within the school.
School Principal - École Robert Browning
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
Winnipeg, MB
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Provide instructional leadership for a staff of seventeen teachers and five educational assistants.
- Ensure quality instruction in both English and French for a student population through the Supervision for Growth divisional evaluation policy and process - including classroom observations, providing feedback and supports for continuous improvement.
- Lead professional development based on divisional and school goals. Large and small group sessions, as well as individual coaching as needed.
- Utilize data to plan goals with teachers for student learning.
- Staff development utilizing in-person as well as on-line platforms.
- Defined and implemented a continuous school improvement team within the school to build capacity within the school staff.
- Collaboratively led Student Services Team - leading meetings, overseeing school team and divisional supports team working within the building to support students and teachers.
- Responsible for school budget - including small project initiatives and yearly budget allocations.
- Fostered collaborative relationships among staff, parents, and community partners to support school goals.
Vice-Principal - École Assiniboine
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided instructional leadership in partnership with the school principal for a staff of twenty teachers and eight educational assistants.
- Responsible for evaluations and training of teacher and educational assistants through the Supervision for Growth divisional evaluation policy and process - including classroom observations, providing feedback and supports for continuous improvement.
- Planned and led professional development sessions based on curricular outcomes.
- Responsible for the lunch supervision program - including training employees, managing schedules and overseeing the program's success.
Vice-Principal - École Bannatyne
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided instructional leadership in partnership with the school principal for a staff of eighteen teachers and three educational assistants.
- Responsible for evaluations and training of teacher and educational assistants through the Supervision for Growth divisional evaluation policy and process - including classroom observations, providing feedback and supports for continuous improvement.
- Planned and led professional development sessions based on curricular outcomes.
- Responsible for the lunch supervision program - including training employees, managing schedules and overseeing the program's success.
Teacher
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
09.2005 - 06.2017
- French Immersion teacher at various early years levels.
- Fostered positive classroom environments that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Strong understanding of teaching pedagogy and best practices.
- Master leveled skills teaching and leading a classroom in person as well as using digital platforms and utilizing technologies to support teaching and student learning.
- Collaborative and effectively worked in team teaching environment.
- Appointed mentor to several new teachers.
Education
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg02-2018
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education - undefined
University of Manitoba
06-2009
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of Manitoba
06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Manitoba
06-2002
Skills
- Fluent in reading, writing and oral communication in the French language
- Anti-Racism Response Training Certification, April 2026
- Newcomer Evening for Parents/Caregivers: planned and hosted three evenings during the 2025-2026 school year Collaborated with agencies, led evenings titled 'Frank Conversations' to support our community
- Student Voice Groups: Collaborated and supported student-led initiatives involving various groups of students to support learning and offering supportive spaces for: Gender and Sexuality Alliances, Black History Month, Muslin Prayers, Fasting for Ramadan, 'Lunch Bunch' to support regulation and inclusion, Friendship Groups to support equity and diversity
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration and making connections with students, colleagues and community members
Languages
English
French
Certification
- Anti-Racism Response Training Certification, April 2026.
- Visible Learning Conference: Chicago July 2018
- Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Certificate: Updated November 2025
- Universal Design for Learning Training Sessions: September 2016
- Achieve Workshop: 'Managing Mental Health in the Workplace.' October 2018
- Violent Threat Risk Assessment Certificate: Level 1 and Level 2 - April 2018
- Staff Development for Educators - National Conferences - Teaching Math and Leadership: Las Vegas July 2017
Timeline
School Principal - École St. Avila
Pembina Trails School Division
09.2023 - Current
School Principal - École Robert Browning
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
09.2020 - 06.2023
Vice-Principal - École Assiniboine
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
09.2019 - 06.2020
Vice-Principal - École Bannatyne
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
09.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
09.2005 - 06.2017
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education - undefined
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba