Lee Anne Arsenault
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
Throughout my career in education I have developed excellent communication and problem-solving skills. I have recently retired and would like to continue using these skills on a part-time, casual, or contract basis.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Hants East Rural High School
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Worked at Hants East Rural High School with 750 students and 50 teachers.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioural issues.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate teaching and provide feedback and recommend improvements improvements.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
- Worked on in-school and regional committees to support school improvement
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation and other support areas.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviour.
School Counsellor
Riverside Education Centre
09.2000 - 06.2016
- Worked at Riverside Education Centre with 630 students and 36 teachers.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, families, and staff members.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize pro-social behaviour.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Regularly met with students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, staff and parents on relevant topics.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Teacher
Hants East Rural High School
11.1993 - 06.2000
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning outcomes.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and administrators to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Taught a variety of subjects from grade 7 to 12.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners by using a variety of strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Education - Counselling
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS2000
Master of Education - Literacy
Mount St Vincent University
Halifax, NS1997
Bachelor of Education -
Mount St Vincent University
Halifax, NS1988
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Safety Drills
- Performance Evaluations
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Vice Principal
Hants East Rural High School
09.2016 - 06.2023
School Counsellor
Riverside Education Centre
09.2000 - 06.2016
Teacher
Hants East Rural High School
11.1993 - 06.2000
Master of Education - Counselling
Acadia University
Master of Education - Literacy
Mount St Vincent University
Bachelor of Education -
Mount St Vincent University
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