Krista Murray
Torbay,Canada
Summary
High-energy vice principal with 23 years of experience in effectively managing schedules, student activities, and events. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of recordkeeping and reporting. Accomplished in increasing efficiency, reducing discipline issues, and maximizing the potential of both teachers and students. Eager to build productive relationships with students, teachers, and staff, utilizing a friendly and outgoing approach for effective communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Focused education professional with a master's degree in Education dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals. Skilled at building lasting relationships and collaborating with others to successfully meet objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Early Achievers Montessori School + Educational Centre
2016.01 - Current
- Assisting the Principal in the day to day operations of the school including overseeing the development, planning, facilitation and implementation of the balanced Montessori program, replacing staff, developing policies, leading health and safety meetings, preparing for professional development, planning events, maintaining communications with parents and community, and applying for government grants.
- 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.
- Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
- Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Championed diversity initiatives in both staffing decisions and curriculum design to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- 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.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Substitute/Replacement Teacher
Eastern School District
2001.04 - 2011.10
- Taught students from Kindergarten through Grade 8, including Special Education and Learning Resources, motivated students, facilitated classroom management, and attended in-service sessions.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Centre
2003.03 - 2006.08
- Answered inquiry calls, administered skills assessments, prescribed and monitored student programs, conducted meetings with parents, taught various subjects, provided schedules, trained new staff, and managed batch billing.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Strengthened curriculum design by collaborating with faculty and implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
- Guided teachers in incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Enhanced overall educational quality by evaluating and refining instructional programs based on data-driven assessments.
- Collaborated closely with parents to address individual student concerns, fostering a supportive home-school partnership focused on success for each child.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members regarding their roles as educators and contributors to overall school goals.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2022
Level IV ECE Certification -
Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland And Labrador
St. John's, NL04.2022
Early Childhood (3-6) Diploma -
North American Montessori Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia09.2016
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed Elementary) -
Memorial University
St. John's, NL12.2000
Grade 12 Diploma -
Beaconsfield High
St. John's, NL06.1991
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-teacher relations
- Administrative Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Staff Management
- School safety
- Student and parent relations
- Human Resources
Professional Development
- Wellness and Healthy Living, Courtney Rowsell - Love Yourself Lean, 03/01/16
- Program Planning (Large Group), Outdoor Play, Setting Up Art and Dramatic Play, Tina Kean - Child Care and Family Resource Programs, 09/01/16
- Montessori Early Childhood Language Arts, Collette Dominie and Carol LaCosta - Early Achievers Montessori School + Educational Centre, 01/01/17
- Transgender and Gender Diverse Children, J. Temple Newhook, 03/01/17
- Behavioral Management 101, Lori Chaulk, 06/01/18
- The Brain Story, University of Alberta, 12/01/24
Volunteer Experience
St. Teresa's Elementary/Ecole Ste. Therese, Assisted with re-shelving of books in the Resource Centre, Checked books in and out for students and staff, Taught 'Peace Messages' lesson to students during 'Peace Day' celebrations
References
- Doreen Driscoll, President, Early Achievers Montessori School + Educational Centre, (709)579-7323
- Carol LaCosta, Director, Early Achievers Montessori School + Educational Centre, (709)579-7323
- Pamela Bry, Retired Teacher, NLESD (709) 739-5751
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vice Principal
Early Achievers Montessori School + Educational Centre
2016.01 - Current
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Centre
2003.03 - 2006.08
Substitute/Replacement Teacher
Eastern School District
2001.04 - 2011.10
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of British Columbia
Level IV ECE Certification -
Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland And Labrador
Early Childhood (3-6) Diploma -
North American Montessori Centre
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed Elementary) -
Memorial University
Grade 12 Diploma -
Beaconsfield High
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