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Education
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Ongoing Professional Learning And Development
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Leadership Experience
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Marissa Pitt

Oakville,ON

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience as Vice Principal at a number of elementary schools, with a notable background in special education and curriculum. Proven track record in supporting curriculum design while enhancing student performance. Is committed to fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and parents. Adept at implementing policies that enhance school culture, equity, inclusion, and drive student success through effective communication and instructional coaching

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Principal

St. Andrew School, HCDSB
Oakville , ON
11.2024 - Current
  • Served as Principal In Charge from January 15, 2025 until March 14th, 2025.
  • Fosters a positive school climate where students and staff feel safe, supported and valued.
  • Works collaboratively with Board and outside Community partners to support family and student needs.
  • Supports staff in developing their skills and knowledge in areas related to equity and inclusion, faith development, and curriculum lesson planning.
  • Actively participates in developing and implementing policies and practices that promote inclusivity, such as anti-bullying initiatives, culturally responsive teaching strategies, and accommodations for students with diverse needs.
  • Support teachers with classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies.
  • Monitors student attendance records to identify patterns of truancy or other potential problems.

Vice Principal

St. Benedict, HCDSB
Milton , ON
04.2022 - 08.2025
  • Help support and implement policies and procedures related to equity and inclusion, that support student success within the school community.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Worked collaboratively with the Principal and other school/Board leaders to create a shared vision for equity and inclusion throughout the school culture.
  • Developed and implemented school-wide systems for monitoring student performance and progress.
  • Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.

Vice Principal

St. Claire Virtual School, HCDSB
Halton , ON
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Launched Virtual School during Covid and oversaw the online learning program, ensuring curriculum adherence, and worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, and Board personnel to provide a quality educational experience for remote learning students.
  • Worked collaboratively with HR to conduct interviews for new teacher candidates and helped with onboarding and training new hires in using D2L and Google Classroom.
  • Coordinated professional development activities for staff members during virtual school learning on topics such as technology integration, and differentiated instruction during online learning.
  • Facilitated the coordination of teachers, staff, parents, and community members to ensure a positive learning environment.
  • Met with teachers to review current classroom policies and determine strategies for improvement.

Vice Principal

St. Bernadette & St. Joan of Arc, HCDSB
Oakville , ON
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Ensured compliance with school and Board regulations regarding curriculum design, instruction, assessment, and reporting.
  • Observed classroom instruction, provided feedback to teachers, and conducted teacher and EA evaluations.

Special Education Resource Teacher

St. Paul School, HCDSB
Burlington , ON
09.2015 - 01.2019
  • Foster positive home/school relationship with parents, outside community agencies and students
  • Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher(s) to plan, write and help implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for students who have identified and non-identified IEP’s
  • Effectively communicate as a liaison with parents and community agencies
  • Provide direct instruction and intervention to students who are at risk both academically and social/emotionally
  • Collaborate with Administrator(s), Teachers, Educational Assistants and other Board/Community personnel to utilize resources to meet the needs of students within the school
  • Provide program instruction and support to students with varying learning needs; ranging from students who have ASD, LD, MID, ODD, DD, Gifted, as well as, students with behavioural needs

Elementary Itinerant Teacher

STA FOS, Curriculum Services, HCDSB
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Worked collaboratively with administrators and colleagues in my 4 schools to plan and facilitate the rollout of system wide initiatives from the Board and Ministry
  • Trained and provided professional development for teachers to implement the use of technology (SmartBoard, Document Cameras, D2L, Google Classroom, various iPad Apps) into their classrooms
  • Helped teachers plan and implement differentiated and effective lessons for their students
  • Worked collaboratively with school and board staff to create and help implement the School Improvement Plan within my 4 schools
  • Fostered strong working relationships that supported the integration of initiatives designed to enhance the Catholic School environment

Education

Master of Teaching - Primary/Junior

Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
01.2005

Bachelor of Arts Honors -

The University of Western Ontario
London, ON, Canada
01.2002

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Equity and inclusion
  • Student performance monitoring
  • Classroom management
  • Professional development
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Instructional coaching
  • Policy implementation
  • Parent engagement
  • Curriculum standards

Ongoing Professional Learning And Development

  • Applied Behavioural Analysis Certificate Program – Geneva Centre
  • Monthly Catholic Learning Cycles
  • Numeracy Secretariat Network Sessions – Problem Solving Number Sense and Numeration (four workshops throughout the year)
  • Premier Assistive Technology Workshops
  • SMART Board Training
  • D2L Blended Learning Training
  • Discovery Education Training
  • IPad Training Workshop for ELKP

Additional Qualifications

  • Intermediate Division, Religious Education, 01/01/05
  • O.E.C.T.A Religious Education, Part 1, 01/01/07
  • O.E.C.T.A Religious Education, Part 2, 01/01/07
  • O.E.C.T.A Religious Education, Specialist, 01/01/08
  • Special Education, Part 1, 01/01/09
  • Special Education, Part 2, 01/01/10
  • Special Education, Specialist, 01/01/10
  • Principal Qualification Program, Part 1, 01/01/10
  • Principal Qualification Program, Part 2, 01/01/11
  • Leadership Development Program Certificate, 01/01/11
  • Equity & Inclusion Training, Part 1 12/15/2021
  • Safe Talk Training 03/2025

Leadership Experience

  • Journeying with Jesus Committee Member, 2019 - 2022
  • TIC Teacher In Charge, 2012-2013 & 2015 – 2018
  • Gifted Program Robotics Lead Teacher and Program Coordinator, 2008, 2015-2018
  • Long Range Planning Committee Member, 2015
  • Student Award of Excellence Committee Member & Chair, 2011 – 2015
  • SIP School Improvement Team Member, 2007-2018
  • SPTL Primary and Junior Division Lead Teacher, 2009-2013
  • Proportional Reasoning in Math P.A. Day Facilitator, 2013
  • SMART Board and iPad Presenter, 2010 – 2013
  • Web 2.0. Committee Member, 2013
  • Technology Committee Member, 2012 – 2013
  • Developmental Assets System P.A. Day Facilitator, 09/01/12
  • Remedial After school Program Teacher (Math support teacher), 2009 – 2012
  • Associate (host) Teacher for Faculty of Education Students, 2008-2013
  • EQAO Parent Information Night Presenter, 2009-2012
  • Assistive Technology Parent Information Night Presenter, 2010, 2011
  • NTIP Mentor Teacher, 2010, 2011
  • Students Achieve (Report Card) System P.A. Day Facilitator, 09/01/10

Timeline

Vice Principal

St. Andrew School, HCDSB
11.2024 - Current

Vice Principal

St. Benedict, HCDSB
04.2022 - 08.2025

Vice Principal

St. Claire Virtual School, HCDSB
09.2020 - 04.2022

Vice Principal

St. Bernadette & St. Joan of Arc, HCDSB
09.2019 - 01.2020

Special Education Resource Teacher

St. Paul School, HCDSB
09.2015 - 01.2019

Elementary Itinerant Teacher

STA FOS, Curriculum Services, HCDSB
09.2013 - 06.2015

Master of Teaching - Primary/Junior

Griffith University

Bachelor of Arts Honors -

The University of Western Ontario

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