Meagen Vesely
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record of fostering collaborative relationships and enhancing numeracy excellence. Expert in curriculum development and instructional assessment, committed to supporting diverse learners. Recognized for innovative professional development initiatives and a focus on evidence-based practices to elevate teaching effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Wheatland Elementary School
Strathmore, Canada
08.2024 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance instructional leadership.
- Coached and co-taught numeracy with K-6 teachers through a push-in model.
- Facilitated collaborative response meetings to implement evidence-informed classroom practices.
- Managed support staff, providing guidance and professional development to improve skills.
- Designed comprehensive professional learning centered on assessment and best teaching practices in numeracy.
- Oversaw all STEAM and Eco School initiatives, including 3D printing and AI projects.
- Supported student well-being by overseeing the Green Zone program for students with behavior challenges.
- Supervised Pre-K programming and coordinated support staff to optimize educational outcomes.
Instructional Coach (K-12)
Golden Hills School Division
Strathmore, Canada
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Established strong working relationships with administrators, teachers, and instructional coaches.
- Collaborated with educators to align individual and school goals with effective learning strategies.
- Facilitated professional development sessions on new curriculum and numeracy practices to enhance teacher effectiveness.
- Utilized data to inform teaching practices within Professional Learning Communities for foundational numeracy understanding.
- Co-planned and implemented lessons and unit plans for mono and multi-grade classes.
- Created Late Numeracy Intervention program, providing ongoing teacher training through sustainable practices.
- Supported K-12 teachers by employing diverse coaching strategies focused on pedagogy and assessment practices.
- Participated in peer coaching sessions, fostering a culture of professional learning and reflective practice.
Numeracy Lead Teacher (K-12)
Northern Gateway School Division
Whitecourt, Canada
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated design and implementation of numeracy initiatives aligned with Coherent Learning Theory and new K-6 curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers, principals, and coordinators to enhance educational opportunities for K-12 students.
- Developed and executed the Numeracy Framework through effective collaborative processes.
- Coached K-12 teachers on numeracy instruction, assessment practices, and curriculum design.
- Assisted schools identified in School Action Plans with targeted numeracy support strategies.
- Delivered professional learning opportunities for teachers to meet Ministerial standards in numeracy achievement.
Literacy/Numeracy Intervention Support Teacher (K-3)
Northern Gateway School Division
Whitecourt, Canada
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with learning support team to identify and group students for intervention programming using data.
- Provided daily small group intervention programming for grade 1/2 students.
- Facilitated collaborative meetings with teachers to assess strengths and challenges in math programming.
- Emphasized essential understandings in numeracy and literacy progressions.
- Planned and led Numeracy Collaborative Team Meetings to enhance instructional strategies.
- Focused on growth mindset professional development for staff and students.
- Developed and tracked learning loss intervention programming, reporting outcomes to Learning Services.
Numeracy Instructional Coach (K-6)
Northern Gateway School Division
Whitecourt, Canada
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with school principals and staff to analyze local and provincial data, enhancing teacher pedagogy and student achievement in Quality Learning Environments.
- Focused on Essential Understandings in Numeracy, emphasizing number sense development across grades.
- Facilitated bi-weekly Professional Learning Communities in Numeracy to promote collaborative learning.
- Delivered in-person and online demonstrations of concept-based numeracy tasks every two weeks.
- Developed and implemented intervention programs to address learning loss for teachers and educational assistants.
- Provided feedback to Learning Services regarding learning loss screening and programming effectiveness.
- Created long-range plans and unit plans for grade-level numeracy curriculum across the school.
- Co-developed Powerschool assignments and assessments in Numeracy and Literacy for grade levels.
Vice Principal at Pat Hardy Primary (Pre K-2)
Northern Gateway School Division
Whitecourt, Canada
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated collaborative team meetings to enhance student achievement and teacher pedagogy.
- Coached K-2 teachers on Quality Learning Environment domains to promote effective teaching practices.
- Supported Inclusive Education Facilitator in developing student programming and parent engagement.
- Managed daily operations for over 300 students and 30 staff members effectively.
- Screened, hired, oriented, and supervised new Educational Assistant staff members.
- Led Mental Health Capacity Building Team, facilitating impactful programming in school.
- Assisted principal in creating School Advancement Plan and budget allocation strategies.
- Implemented Covid-19 protocols and procedures to ensure safety within the school.
Elementary Teacher
Northern Gateway School Division
Whitecourt, Canada
09.2011 - 06.2021
- Provided leadership as Grade Level Lead, coordinating grade-specific initiatives effectively.
- Drove school-wide enhancements in math instruction as Chair of Numeracy Committee.
- Supported positive student behavior and school climate through leadership on Discipline Committee.
- Integrated digital tools as Technology Lead to enhance student learning experiences.
- Promoted Indigenous education as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Grade Level Lead.
- Mentored colleagues as Literacy and Numeracy Coach, advocating for evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Trained teachers in Daily Five & CAFE literacy strategies and various remediation techniques.
- Managed school operations as Acting Principal, ensuring smooth leadership transitions.
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Northern Gateway School Division, Living Waters School Division
Whitecourt, Canada
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Substituted in K-12 classes across all schools in Whitecourt, AB, including option and early childhood classes.
- Gained diverse experience to refine personal teaching style.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet varied student needs in multiple educational environments.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies, Elementary Mathematics
Memorial University
St. John's, NL10-2024
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Educational Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06-2010
Skills
- Integrity in personal, professional, and organizational contexts
- Research-based and student-centered instruction
- Collaborative leadership and team facilitation
- Support for diverse learners and understanding student needs
- Focus on literacy and numeracy excellence
- Master teacher with 21st century teaching skills
- Commitment to teaching profession and improving pedagogy
- Curriculum development and instructional assessment
- Building collaborative relationships and community engagement
Volunteer Experience
- Co-Chair, Women In Leadership Committee (ATA Local 20)
- Director of Awards and Grants, MCATA
References
- Sue Humphry, Learning Services Coordinator, Registered Psychologist, Golden Hills School Division, (403) 650-3047
- Dave Martin, Instructor, Past President MCATA, Red Deer Polytechnic, (403) 597-3394
- Geri Lorway, Numeracy Consultant, Past Instructor, Thinking 101, (780) 826-1495
Professional Attributes
- Embrace and appreciate change as an opportunity for professional and personal growth
- Passionate about mentoring/coaching and supporting pre-service and beginning teachers
- Participative team leader with demonstrated experience in successful leading and developing leadership capacity in others through a collaborative approach
- Experience working with a large, diverse team
- Passion for early learners and numeracy
Professional Learning
- 2014-2019, Level B Assessment, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, Ongoing Professional Development in Numeracy with Consultant Geri Lorway, Google Summit, Cross-Curricular Competencies Workshop - Alberta Education, Presenter for Teachers at Thinking 101 Workshops with Geri Lorway, Alberta Assessment Consortium Spring Symposia, K-4 Division Curriculum Advocate - Concept Based Curriculum, Level 1 Google Training
- 2020, Curriculum Working Group for Alberta Education (Draft Curriculum Review), Quality Learning Environments, Essential Understandings for Numeracy (K-3) - Planning and Preparing for School Re-entry, Collaborative Response Symposium, Collaborative Team Meeting Professional Development with Kurtis Hewson (1:1 Sessions)
- 2021, ATA Convention Presenter for Early Childhood Numeracy, Attendance, Indigeneity, and Cultural Anxiety with Dr. Teresa Anne Fowler, Leading the Conversation: The Pedagogy of Assessment
- 2022, Problem Solving in a Mathematically Literate Environment with David Costello, Teaching Math to Students with Learning Disabilities and Math Difficulties with Gena Nelson, Rethinking Fractions Book Study with Bruce, Flynn, & Yearley, The Psychology of Success and Engagement with John Mighton, Various Jump Math Workshops for K-6, High School Mathematics Community with Dave Martin, EICS Math Assessment Working Group Grades 1-10 (Numeracy Screener), MCATA Co-Presenter
- 2023, Land Based Learning Opportunities Across the Curriculum with Tammy Johnston, Build Math Minds Virtual Math Summit, MCATA Conference and Presenter, Success with Autism: Developing Different Minds, Talents and Thinking with Dr. Grandin, The Third Path with Dr. Tranter, Katie White Assessment Sessions with Various Schools, UFLI Phonics Training Program, Collaborative Work with Ulana Soletsky (ARPDC), Collaborative Work with Wanda DeChant (CRC)
- 2024, Who Teaches the Teachers Math with Peter Liljedahl, Women in Leadership ATA Conference, Calgary Regional Consortium Fractions Progression Project, CAfLN Conference, MCATA Spring Symposium and Presenter
- 2025, Build Math Minds Virtual Summit, ULEAD
Timeline
Vice Principal
Wheatland Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Instructional Coach (K-12)
Golden Hills School Division
08.2023 - 06.2024
Numeracy Lead Teacher (K-12)
Northern Gateway School Division
09.2022 - 06.2023
Literacy/Numeracy Intervention Support Teacher (K-3)
Northern Gateway School Division
09.2021 - 06.2022
Vice Principal at Pat Hardy Primary (Pre K-2)
Northern Gateway School Division
10.2020 - 06.2021
Numeracy Instructional Coach (K-6)
Northern Gateway School Division
09.2017 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher
Northern Gateway School Division
09.2011 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Northern Gateway School Division, Living Waters School Division
09.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Education - Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies, Elementary Mathematics
Memorial University
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Educational Psychology
University of Alberta
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