Kara Kohle
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Expertise lies in cultivating strong relationships that holistically foster both student and staff success, leveraging multifaceted experience in counseling, education, and leadership to create a supportive and thriving school environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division
2023.05 - Current
- Maintain credit attainment through supporting new teachers in following the schools clarity and transparency model around outcome based assessment practices
- Increased student retention rates for at-risk students by adjusting credit completion class and providing additional holistic supports for students
- Create school; class schedule, calendar, family engagement days and bell schedules based on data collected around student needs and input into My School Sask.
- Support and guidance with EDBSY; training for set up, assessment support, school level report card set up, approval of report cards, utilize as communication tool and supporting families in accessing their childs edsby
- Implemented holistic support plans to be carried out by school team which look at whole child. Plans reduce student behaviors and increase in class time.
- Lead staff meetings, collaborative check in meetings and Professional Development
- In collaboration with school principal and staff plan/monitor budget, create school LIPS based on Division goals and Provincial Education Plan.
- Work with teachers on developing PGP's followed up by classroom observations, feedback and critical conversations to improve student learning.
- Developed staff reflection rubrics to align with PGP goals.
- Support teaching staff in their overall wellbeing, identifying their strengths and God given gifts so they felt supported in educating
Teacher Counsellor
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
2020.08 - Current
- Increased school graduation rates and on time rates post pandemic
- Increased number of grade 12's attending post-secondary and leaving grade 12 with attainable transition plans
- Increased long range school wide credit attainment post pandemic by developing and implementing credit carry over program to support attendance challenges
- Improved Student Attendance Rates through weekly tracking, distributed staff communication system and ensuring each student had safe adults in school
- Supported students mentally, socially, spiritually and with academics
- Taught English A30 to 27 students with highest rate of unique learning needs with 100% pass rate on English A30 Departmental exam for all students who wrote.
- Elevated personal teaching credit attainment from 37% in Quad 1 of 2020 to 75%-100% during 2022-2023 academic year.
- Teacher Assessment Lead, supported staff implementation/use of EDSBY, outcome based gradebooks and assessment, parent learning sessions
K-12 Guidance Counsellor and LAT
Northern Lights School Division #113
2018.12 - 2020.08
- Administration Lead for Grade 9-12 Students and staff. Dealt with student restorative practices, handled Caregiver and staff concerns, created High School scheduling, planned EA's schedules and bridge between staff and administration
- Ran initiatives to improve Grad Rates, grad team lead, data on individual students, Credit Crunch days and numerous career planning activities.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Instructor Dene Teacher Education Program
First Nations Unviersity
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Incorporated Dene Language and Culture into ERDG 315 class for 3rd year University students.
- Planned informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating hands on, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Provided opportunities for traditional healing within course work.
PrK- 12 Literacy Consultant and Crisis Response
Northern Lights School Division #113
2016.10 - 2018.06
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Worked with teams to update, renew and create Locally Developed Courses.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.
- Worked to improve teacher retention by empowering teachers to succeed, providing support and creating better working conditions.
- Planned and coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
PreK- 9 Special Education and Classroom Teacher
Northern Lights School Division
2011.03 - 2017.02
- Collaborated with school teams, health workers, community supports and caregivers to create eIIP's and supports for students with additional needs
- Administration duties such as scheduling, interviewing and job performance duties for Educational Assistants
- Supported teachers, monitored and assessed for continues student data in order to work with school teams
- Lead PLC's with school teams, division Superintendents and other available supports.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform caregivers and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, New Brunswick01.2019
Certificate of Extended Studies - Inclusive Education (Special Education)
University of Regina
Regina04.2013
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of Regina
Regina05.2011
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Student achievement
- Educational Leadership
- Schedule organization
- Department collaboration
- Staff Development
- Student and parent relations
Relevant Training
2021- 2024 My School Sask (MSS) Trainings in scheduling
2024- Renewed Applied Suicide Intervention Training Certification
2022- Principals Short Course: University of Saskatchewan
2021- SafeTalk Trainer
2019/2020- Indigenous Works: Guiding Circles Step 1 and 2
2021- VTRA 1 and VTRA 2
2019- STF Coaching PD
2018- Group Crisis Intervention
2018- Assisting Individuals in Crisis
2018- Mental Health First Aid, First Nations
2018- Violent Threat Risk Assessment 2
2017- Violent Threat Risk Assessment 1
2017- Traumatic Events System Model
Volunteer
- Assessment Lead
-GSCS Suicide Protocol Committee
- GSCS Grade 9 Careers Committee
- Attend Kitotiminawak Council Meetings
-Plan and organize Oskāyak Grad
-Beauval Daycare: Project Lead for the development of a new Infant Daycare. Applied for funding, licensing, worked with companies to make floor plan and sight development. Fundraised $170,000 to cover remaining costs.
- Beauval Library Board: Worked with library staff to plan and implement community based programs such as Indigenous Story Telling Month.
- Teacher Mentor: ran Northern Lights School Division, New Teacher Information Sessions and mentored teachers throughout their first years. Mentored Literacy Coaches during my maternity leaves.
- After school clubs focused on Mental Health and Wellness as well various coaching (volleyball, soccer, basketball and cross country running)
Timeline
Vice Principal
Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division
2023.05 - Current
Teacher Counsellor
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
2020.08 - Current
K-12 Guidance Counsellor and LAT
Northern Lights School Division #113
2018.12 - 2020.08
Instructor Dene Teacher Education Program
First Nations Unviersity
2018.09 - 2018.12
PrK- 12 Literacy Consultant and Crisis Response
Northern Lights School Division #113
2016.10 - 2018.06
PreK- 9 Special Education and Classroom Teacher
Northern Lights School Division
2011.03 - 2017.02
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Certificate of Extended Studies - Inclusive Education (Special Education)
University of Regina
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of Regina
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