Jodi Smith
77 Wildrose Driver, Sylvan Lake,AB
Summary
Talented Associate Superintendent of Personnel/Inclusion who excels in connectedness, innovative-thinking, communication, culture-improving and efficiencies. Known for consistently approaching challenges with a growth mindset and remaining calm in pressure situations. Skilled educator with 25 years of experience, leading school and Division staff members through change, and creating systems that help people grow.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Superintendent of Personnel & Inclusion
Red Deer Catholic School Division
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with division policies and procedures. Always maintaining a supportive and solution focused lens.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with unions and employees in our school division. Worked diligently to build trust.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruitment agencies to expand candidate pools for hard-to-fill positions, ultimately leading to successful hires.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current on best practices in human resources management and share insights with the organization.
- Navigated two negotiations, and mediations
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Partnered with administrators to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations specifically for French Immersion.
- Promoted inclusion and diverse perspectives by incorporating culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization, fostering a positive work environment for all employees.
Associate Superintendent of Inclusion
Red Deer Catholic School Division
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Led initiatives for safe learning environments, promoting the well-being of students, staff, and staff members.
- Created documentation for purposeful inclusion and how we support all children in their learning
- Applied for and was successful in receiving 2 grants to support Mental Health
- Managed budgetary allocations for optimal resource allocation, enabling the achievement of strategic goals.
- Developed policies and procedures that upheld high standards of academic excellence throughout the district.
- Built and promoted trauma informed practices for schools
- Collaborated with number community partners to support all of the families as well as schools.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas requiring improvement and allocate resources effectively.
- Advocated for equitable access to resources and opportunities within the division, fostering a culture of inclusivity and enabling all students to reach their full potential.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OH&S regulations by ensuring Health and Safety committee and Hour Zero protocols.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action - met weekly with our MS2 team to review and analyze needs in the school division.
Division Principal (Montfort Center)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Established and implemented district-wide COVID-19 pandemic plan followed by staff and students.
- Developed a management system for responding to COVID-19 cases and compliance to Alberta Health Services and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
- Identified, recognized, documented and advised on all COVID-19 cases in the Division.
- Liaised with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Education.
- Proposed plans involving Health and Safety and Emergency preparedness for achieving objectives in operations, safety and education.
- Created a three-year vision for the French Immersion program.
- Built productive relationships with school leaders and staff at all levels through clear and concise communication, focused on collaboration, growth and success.
- Created a professional development plan to cultivate and advance the skillsets of all employees.
- Planned and monitored the implementation of language-rich environments for French Immersion classrooms.
Principal (Ecole Mother Teresa School)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data for both English and French Immersion streams.
- Encouraged inter-departmental and cross-functional team collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Implemented a school-wide focus on growth mindset and co-teaching.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Principal (Ecole Our Lady of the Rosary School)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs focus, to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards to ensure success for all students in both English and French Immersion.
- Built productive relationships with all parents, students and staff, highlighting their gifts and talents when and where appropriate.
- Mentored newly-hired educators and provided encouragement and critical feedback.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students during Recess with God.
- Introduced modifications to curriculum and introduced new, effective, instructional techniques through authentic learning (Project-Based Learning).
Education
Certificate - Alberta Employment Law
Ashton College
Vancouver, BC03.2023
Masters in Educational Leadership - Common Assessment
City University
03.2012
Bachelor of Education - French Immersion
University of Alberta - Campus St. Jean
05.1998
Skills
- Connector of people and ideas
- Bilingual (English and French)
- Instructional Leader
- Program Development and Management Systems
- Communications Expert
- Process Efficiency
- Staff Development, Training and Mentoring
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Growth Mindset
- Stakeholder Communication
- Collaborative decision-making
- Leadership Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate Superintendent of Personnel & Inclusion
Red Deer Catholic School Division
08.2023 - Current
Associate Superintendent of Inclusion
Red Deer Catholic School Division
08.2021 - 08.2023
Division Principal (Montfort Center)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2018 - 08.2021
Principal (Ecole Mother Teresa School)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2015 - 06.2018
Principal (Ecole Our Lady of the Rosary School)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
09.2012 - 06.2015
Certificate - Alberta Employment Law
Ashton College
Masters in Educational Leadership - Common Assessment
City University
Bachelor of Education - French Immersion
University of Alberta - Campus St. Jean
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