NAOMI DAWN
Prince George,Canada
Summary
Accomplished learning professional with experience developing and implementing effective educational programs. Possesses deep understanding of curriculum development and instructional design, evaluating learning outcomes, and refining high quality learning experiences to meet unique learning needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results through data-driven strategies, coupled with strong communication and technological skills. Committed to helping learners achieve their full potential and driving meaningful innovations in educational outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Elk Island Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built relationships with students, staff, families, and community resource agencies to maintain a positive school culture
- Fostered student leadership opportunities such as clubs, student advisory groups, and other extra-curricular activities
- Set, maintained, and modeled high standards of professional conduct
- Developed staff leadership and facilitated professional learning through a variety of blended and face-to-face learning opportunities.
- Developed innovative strategies to increase student engagement, including the necessary supports for the success of students in inclusive settings
- Maintained high visibility and accessibility during the school day, including classroom visits and Gemba walks
- Effective verbal and written communication with a variety of stakeholders and through a variety of platforms
- Managed educational technology, including website and social media administration.
- Maintain emergency preparedness protocols
- Assist with timetabling, budgeting, staffing, and setting the plans for the following school year
- Appointed as Acting Principal for a two-month term
School Counsellor/Support for Students Facilitator
Elk Island Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided student support for social-emotional wellness through one-on-one support, small groups for targeted skills, school-wide events, universal classroom lessons, and facilitating connections to community resources
- Provided support for classroom teachers in the development and implementation of Instructional Support Plans, Behavioural Support Plans, and English Language Learning Benchmarks
- Identified, implemented, documented, and refined universal and targeted supports
- Provided support and mentorship to educational assistants in the areas of tracking data and anecdotal records, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, self-regulation strategies, literacy interventions, supporting positive behaviour and trauma informed care
- Acted as the Indigenous Lead Teacher, working in collaboration with Central Services to design, construct, and support land-based learning classroom initiatives
- Acted as the School Based SOGI representative, facilitated student led GSAs, and provided professional learning for staff in relation to supporting LGBTQ2S+ students and inclusive practices
- Collaborated with community agencies and resource providers
- Provided consultative services to parents/guardians
- Lead professional learning activities, facilitated collaborative parent meetings, and provided 1:1 coaching and case consultation
- Coordinate referrals for specialized assessments and system programs and integrate information to inform effective program planning
- Provided acting administrative support, as required
Elementary Through Grade 9 Classroom Teacher
Elk Island Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2017
- Instructed assigned curriculum; designed and developed individualized programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students
- Assessed student performance through a variety of formative and summative assessments and provided meaningful and timely feedback
- Formally and informally communicated student achievement with parents and school leadership
- Assigned and supervised the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of classroom educational assistants
- Participated in providing professional development activities for teachers and educational assistants, including the development of an Individual Program Planning framework, assessment initiatives, Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment and Levelled Literacy Intervention training
Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI), Instructional Coach
Wild Rose Public Schools
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Mentored and instructed teachers and educational assistants in best practice assessment and instruction, new technologies, professional growth plans, and other areas identified by school leadership
- Provided school and division wide professional development in the areas of outcome-based reporting and classroom management
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Elk Island Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2007
- Instructed assigned curriculum; designed and developed individualized programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students
- Assessed student performance through a variety of formative and summative assessments and provided meaningful and timely feedback
- Formally and informally communicated student achievement with parents and school leadership
- Assigned and supervised the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of classroom educational assistants
- Participated in providing professional development activities for teachers and educational assistants, including the development of an Individual Program Planning framework, assessment initiatives, Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment and Levelled Literacy Intervention training
Education
Master's of Education - Leadership
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB2003
Bachelor of Education -
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Blended learning (LMS) platforms (Brightspace, Moodle)
- Educational technology, website, and social media moderation
- Facilitate professional learning, mentorship, and coaching
- Instructional leadership
- Compile, analyze, and synthesize data to guide meaningful learning opportunities
- Curriculum evaluation, development, and instructional design
- Monitor, evaluate, and communicate learning effectiveness
- Build relationships, network, and collaborate with internal and external stake-holders
- Policy and procedure development and implementation
- Public speaking
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Crucial Conversations, 2023
Elk Island Public Schools – School Leader Media Training, 2023
Assistant Principal Professional Learning Community, 2023
VTRA Traumatic Event Systems – Level 1, 2022
Autism Certification Center - Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies, 2020
Dr. Ross Greene – Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (2 Day), 2020
Elk Island Public Schools – School Leadership Development Program, 2019
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 2019
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), 2018
Level B Assessment Certification, 2017
Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) – Level 1 & 2, 2017
References
Ms. Carol Brown, School Principal - Retired, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Principal, (780) 445-4215
Ms. Deb Buchan, Support for Students Consultant - Retired, Elk Island Public Schools, Sherwood Park, Alberta, (780) 417 – 8220
Mr. Steve Schaar, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Aspen View Public Schools, Smokey Lake, Alberta, (780) 675-7080
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Elk Island Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2024
School Counsellor/Support for Students Facilitator
Elk Island Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021
Elementary Through Grade 9 Classroom Teacher
Elk Island Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2017
Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI), Instructional Coach
Wild Rose Public Schools
09.2010 - 08.2011
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Elk Island Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2007
Master's of Education - Leadership
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Education -
University of Lethbridge
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