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Overview
Work History
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Skills
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Understanding My Inner-Self
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KEN JOHN

KEN JOHN

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Dynamic Secondary School Vice-Principal with a proven track record at H.W.C.D.S.B., adept in budget administration and fostering strong relationships. Excelled in policy enforcement, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving, significantly enhancing school operations and community engagement. Renowned for exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring academic success and safety.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary School Vice-Principal

H.W.C.D.S.B.
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2006 - 06.2022
  • Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Organized field trips that provide experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom.
  • Resolved conflicts between students, parents, staff members, or community members through mediation sessions.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new teachers by interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Developed emergency response protocols for addressing incidents ranging from natural disasters to active shooter situations.

Secondary School Teacher

HWCDSB
Hamilton, Ontario
09.1993 - 06.2005

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
05-1993

Bachelor of Arts - Hon. BA (Art And Art History)

Mcmaster University
Hamilton, On
05-1992

Skills

  • Verbal and written communications expert
  • Policy enforcement and Discipline Management
  • Problem-solving and multitasking
  • Maintaining a sense of humor
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Budget administration, accurate documentation
  • Public speaking in small or large groups
  • Organizational leadership
  • Interpersonal strengths and team collaboration
  • Embracing optimism

Affiliations

  • In describing a bit about myself, I am an outgoing, energetic, pragmatic and social person. I enjoy life to the fullest and am acutely aware of how blessed I am in so many ways. I am a naturalist, an amateur botanist, amateur ornithologist, an artist, photographer, martial artist, humanitarian, athlete, husband, father, social butterfly, traveler, and most importantly, one who loves people. As much as I love to be in the middle of a party, I also relish being out on my kayak, centering my mind, body and soul.
  • People are drawn by my charismatic charm, my wittiness, my pragmatic nature, and my love of life.
  • I am especially taken by young people. They have so much energy, enthusiasm and wisdom. My life as an educator has been a true vocation for me.

Understanding My Inner-Self

  • Since I was a young man, I have always given back to my community, volunteering, raising funds for charities, developing programs for the needy and the underprivileged, feeding the poor and desolate, and providing dignity and worth for many that have been forgotten.
  • Having values, ethics, respect, morals and empathy, are all key pillars of my family composition.

Timeline

Secondary School Vice-Principal

H.W.C.D.S.B.
09.2006 - 06.2022

Secondary School Teacher

HWCDSB
09.1993 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts - Hon. BA (Art And Art History)

Mcmaster University
KEN JOHN