JIM POIRIER
Calgary
Summary
Educational leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving data-driven results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in curriculum development, staff management, and fostering positive learning environments. Respected for integrity, reliability, and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Principal
FFCA North Middle School and NW Elementary
01.2020 - Current
- Manage daily operations and provide strategic leadership to faculty and students under the direction of the Principal.
- Coordinate school-wide initiatives including literacy programs and staff professional development.
- Serve as teacher mentor and liaison for inclusion and academic strategy teams.
Humanities Teacher
FFCA Middle and High School Campuses
01.2005 - 01.2020
- Delivered comprehensive humanities curriculum aligned with Alberta Education standards.
- Led initiatives in inclusion, critical thinking, ICT integration, and extracurricular coaching.
- Spearheaded department-level instructional improvement projects and curriculum redesign.
Teacher/Consultant
Tosei Kiyoiku Jimusho
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Taught English to diverse student populations; trained local educators in English pedagogy.
- Developed training seminars and curriculum improvements for regional education offices.
Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator
Victoria Academy
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Developed the first bilingual (K–2) English curriculum; taught core subjects to elementary students.
- Led curriculum planning and teacher development for English programs.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum Design and Leadership
University of Toronto
01.2005
Bachelor of Education - English
Nipissing University
01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Nipissing University
01.1997
Computer Programmer Analyst Diploma - undefined
Lambton College
01.1994
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Operations management
- Innovation and creativity
- Managing organizational change
- Fostering leadership through emotional insight
- Cross-functional team collaboration
Certification
- Alberta Leadership Quality Standard (LQS), 2021
- Member, Alberta Teachers' Association
Affiliations
- Coordinator, FFCA PD Book Club (2020–2024)
- Inclusion Facilitator, FFCA High School (2015–2019) and FFCA NWE (2024-25)
- Exemplar & PAT Marking Team, Alberta Education (2012–2020)
- Board Member, Precautionary Audit Ltd. (2016–2022)
- Seminar Presenter: NCTE, Alberta SS Conference, England PPN (2007–2023)
- Coached FFCA sports teams and led school-wide literacy initiatives (2005–Present)
- Volunteer and Fundraiser: Movember Canada, Calgary Women's Shelter, Immigration Services Calgary
Timeline
Associate Principal
FFCA North Middle School and NW Elementary
01.2020 - Current
Humanities Teacher
FFCA Middle and High School Campuses
01.2005 - 01.2020
Teacher/Consultant
Tosei Kiyoiku Jimusho
01.2002 - 01.2005
Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator
Victoria Academy
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Education - English
Nipissing University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Nipissing University
Computer Programmer Analyst Diploma - undefined
Lambton College
Master of Education - Curriculum Design and Leadership
University of Toronto
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