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Laurie Powers

London,ON

Summary

Sharp and focused Vice Principal offering 18 years of expertise in education leadership. Dedicated to success of students, faculty and families with focus on addressing individuals while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic performance. Flexible and professional by using compassion with gentle discipline.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Principal

Bonaventure Meadows PS - TVDSB
London, ON
07.2023 - Current
  • Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
  • Conducted regular meetings with faculty to discuss current issues in education and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Collaborated with administrators to create effective policies related to school safety and progressive discipline.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.

Teacher - Grade 7/8 & Guidance Lead

East Carling PS - TVDSB
London, ON
09.2016 - 06.2023
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.

Teacher - Junior Kindergarten, Grades 2, 3, 7, & 8

Bishop Townshend PS - TVDSB
London, ON
09.2005 - 08.2016
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Physical Education

Western University
London, ON
05-2005

Honour Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Western University
London, ON
04-2004

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Exceptionality in Human Learning

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
04-1995

Skills

  • Administrative Leadership
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Staff Development
  • Team Collaboration

Additional Qualifications

  • Communication Needs: ASD AQ
  • Primary ABQ
  • Special Education Specialist AQ
  • Primary Junior Math Specialist AQ
  • LEAD Development Part 1 & 2
  • Principal Qualification Part 1 ~ anticipated completion April 2024
  • Principal Qualification Part 2 ~ anticipated completion June 2024

Timeline

Vice Principal

Bonaventure Meadows PS - TVDSB
07.2023 - Current

Teacher - Grade 7/8 & Guidance Lead

East Carling PS - TVDSB
09.2016 - 06.2023

Teacher - Junior Kindergarten, Grades 2, 3, 7, & 8

Bishop Townshend PS - TVDSB
09.2005 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Education - Physical Education

Western University

Honour Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Western University

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Exceptionality in Human Learning

University of Toronto

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