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Kristen Hrbak

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Dynamic Vice Principal at WRDSB, renowned for spearheading improvements that boosted student engagement and achievement. Expert in instructional leadership and fostering strong parent-teacher relations. Excelled in creating a collaborative staff environment and implementing strategic interventions, significantly enhancing teaching effectiveness and student performance.

Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 4 years of experience as principal for elementary school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in the development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as anadvocate leader.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Principal

WRDSB
05.2022 - Current
  • Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
  • Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum improvements, resulting in increased student engagement and achievement.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing school policies, addressing bullying issues promptly, and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies to inform instruction adjustments based on student assessment results.
  • Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
  • Addressed performance gaps among student subgroups by developing targeted intervention strategies in collaboration with instructional staff.

Vice Principal

WRDSB
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking strength
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Student achievement
  • Community engagement
  • Staff development

Timeline

Vice Principal

WRDSB
05.2022 - Current

Vice Principal

WRDSB
02.2020 - 05.2022
Kristen Hrbak