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Louis Bernier

Surrey

Summary


Professional educator with strong foundation in leadership and curriculum development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic success. Skilled in strategic planning, staff management, and student engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving educational needs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

French immersion teacher

Schools district of Surrey
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed a comprehensive curriculum for French immersion students, ensuring consistent progress in language skills.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for teaching foreign languages and French immersion programs specifically.

Physical education teacher (grade 1 to 12), French and sports sciences (grade 9 to 12)

Division scolaire franco-manitobaine
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.

Secondary Vice-Principal and elementary principal

Commission scolaire de la Seigneurie des Mille-Îles
09.2014 - 06.2021
  • Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employees.
  • Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
  • Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.

Vice-Principal and Principal

Commission scolaire Crie
03.2012 - 09.2014
  • Development of a new vision, mission and values for the Waswanipi’s schools;
  • Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
  • Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employees
  • Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.

Physical education teacher (elementary and secondary)

Commission scolaire Kativik
08.2011 - 03.2012
  • Teaching Inuit students physical education (French and English) under the new program specifically designed for the Kativik School Board

Substitute and Contract Teacher

Commission scolaire Marguerite Bourgeois
01.2004 - 06.2011
  • Elementary School Teacher, physical education and health specialist at elementary and secondary
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.

Industrial Mechanic

Avcorp aéronautique
06.2001 - 01.2002
  • Maintained comprehensive records of all maintenance activities, enabling accurate tracking of machine performance over time.
  • Enhanced safety protocols, conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential hazards before they could cause accidents or injuries.

Industrial Mechanics

Wajax hydraulique et procédées
04.2000 - 04.2001
  • Enhanced safety protocols, conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential hazards before they could cause accidents or injuries.
  • Increased production output by troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.

Education

Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées - gestion de l’éducation

Université de Sherbrooke
12.2016

Baccalauréat - enseignement de l’éducation physique et à la santé

Université du Québec à Montréal
01.2010

Certificate - Animation and Cultural Research

Université de Québec à Montréal
06.2003

Professional diploma - industrial mechanic

Centre professionnel St-Henri
05.2000

High School Diploma -

École polyvalente St-Henri
06.1996

Skills

  • Community involvement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Project-based learning
  • Cross-cultural design
  • Student-centered approach

Accomplishments

  • Practicing Judo since 1983 (black belt since 05/01/96, 3rd dan since 11/01/17)
  • International judo referee and officiated at several major tournaments (Pan American Games, Montreal Grand Prix, etc.)
  • Recipient of several awards recognizing my work as a referee
  • Level 2 Holder of Canada's National Coaching Education Program

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

French immersion teacher

Schools district of Surrey
07.2024 - Current

Physical education teacher (grade 1 to 12), French and sports sciences (grade 9 to 12)

Division scolaire franco-manitobaine
08.2021 - 06.2024

Secondary Vice-Principal and elementary principal

Commission scolaire de la Seigneurie des Mille-Îles
09.2014 - 06.2021

Vice-Principal and Principal

Commission scolaire Crie
03.2012 - 09.2014

Physical education teacher (elementary and secondary)

Commission scolaire Kativik
08.2011 - 03.2012

Substitute and Contract Teacher

Commission scolaire Marguerite Bourgeois
01.2004 - 06.2011

Industrial Mechanic

Avcorp aéronautique
06.2001 - 01.2002

Industrial Mechanics

Wajax hydraulique et procédées
04.2000 - 04.2001

Baccalauréat - enseignement de l’éducation physique et à la santé

Université du Québec à Montréal

Certificate - Animation and Cultural Research

Université de Québec à Montréal

Professional diploma - industrial mechanic

Centre professionnel St-Henri

High School Diploma -

École polyvalente St-Henri

Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées - gestion de l’éducation

Université de Sherbrooke

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