Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Teaching Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
Professional Accomplishments
District Based Committees
Timeline
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Natosha Mastel

Medicine Hat,Canada

Summary

Instructional leader with a strong background in curriculum and assessment, staff professional development, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster a collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that our team meets high standards. Skilled at building relationships with all stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and creating a positive culture that prioritizes student success and well-being.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Ross Glen School
06.2019 - Current
  • Share and model effective teaching and leadership practices aligned with research-based educational principles
  • Foster open communication with staff, students, and families to reinforce shared educational values
  • Plan and facilitate staff meetings and professional learning days focused on current educational trends
  • Develop and articulate a clear vision statement focused on student success, well-being, and engagement
  • Participate in division leadership committees and professional networks
  • Work with School Council to involve parents and community members in decision-making and school initiatives
  • Recognize and celebrate successful initiatives and improvements
  • Foster a culture of risk-taking and adaptability to drive positive change
  • Develop action plans to address school challenges and track progress
  • Regularly collect and analyze student achievement, engagement, and well-being data
  • Use data-driven decision-making to inform school improvement plans
  • Implement programs that promote a sense of belonging and mental well-being
  • Model and provide targeted interventions for students who need additional support
  • Conduct regular classroom observations and informal classroom visits to provide meaningful feedback
  • Facilitate regular communication with parents about student progress and school initiatives
  • Build partnerships with service providers and other external agencies
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of pedagogy and curriculum
  • Ensure formative and summative assessments are used effectively to guide instruction

Principal

River Heights Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2019
  • Focused on Instructional Leadership and modeling research-based strategies
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear school goals and strategies and provided regular feedback on progress toward goals.
  • Collaborated with School Council to foster a supportive community for student success.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Planned and led staff professional development
  • Supervised and evaluated teachers
  • Engaged school community with school improvement
  • Analyzed data and use data to make decisions
  • Collaborated with community agencies and school linked team
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.

Vice-Principal

George Davison Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2013
  • Facilitate professional development activities with staff and PLC groups
  • Supervise and evaluate teachers
  • Before and After School Program Administrator
  • Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 Administrator
  • Kindergarten Parent Advisory Committee Administrator
  • PAT Analysis
  • Involvement in Collaborative Planning Circles
  • Student Management
  • Organize school wide activities, such as assemblies, supervision schedules, coordinate student monitors, Breakfast for Learning Coordinator, Skate-a-thon, swimming and skating coordinator
  • Responsible for School and Kindergarten newsletter
  • Annual Awards Assembly Coordinator

Acting Vice-Principal

George Davison Elementary School
02.2010 - 06.2010
  • Organize school wide activities, such as assemblies, supervision, coordinate student monitors, Skate-a-thon, swimming and skating coordinator
  • Student Management
  • Grade 3/4 Administrator

Grade 5 and 6 Teacher

George Davison Elementary School
09.2000 - 02.2010
  • Grade 5 and 6 Teacher
  • Grade 5/6 combined Teacher
  • Grade 5/6 Cycle Leader

Grade 8 Math, Science, and Health Teacher

Alexandra Junior High School
09.1999 - 06.1999
  • Coached girls’ volleyball
  • Coached grade 7 girls’ and boys’ badminton

Education

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership

The University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
07-2013

Combined Degree - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education

University of Lethbridge
05.1999

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Generative Dialogue Facilitation
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Team collaboration
  • Teacher Growth Supervision and Evaluation
  • Assessment
  • Budget Management
  • Professional Development and capacity building
  • Community engagement

Teaching Experience

Sept. 2000 – Feb. 2010 George Davison Elementary School

Grade 5 and 6 Teacher

Grade 5/6 combined Teacher

· Grade 5/6 Cycle Leader


Sept. 1999 – June 1999 Alexandra Junior High School

Grade 8 Math, Science, and Health Teacher

· Coached girls’ volleyball

· Coached grade 7 girls’ and boys’ badminton

Accomplishments

  • Co-presented A Ross Glen School Story: The CST Role, Capacity Development, and Effective Space Utilization at a MHPSD Admin Meeting (January 2025)
  • Presented at CASS on The Journey of Ross Glen School and New Curriculum (November 2023)
  • MHPSD Optimal Learning Environment Committee (2016-2017)
  • Mathematical Mindsets Superintendents Working Committee (2016-2019)
  • Co-author of A School’s Learning Journey (CASS Connection – Spring 2015)
  • Co-author of Cognitive Coaching Research Article (2014)
  • Received Outstanding Research Award presented by Thinking Collaborative (January 2014)
  • Instructional Leadership in Assessment Project (2013/2014)

Certification

Alberta Teachers Association - Permanent Certification

ARTO Level 1 and 2

SIVA

Digital Threat Assessment

Traumatic Events Systems Training

Generative Dialogue- University of Lethbridge

Good Sense Training

Cognitive Coaching Training

Adaptive School Training

7 Habits of Highly Effective People Training


Professional Accomplishments

  • Presented to CASS.
  • Co-author of A School’s Learning Journey (CASS Connection – Spring 2015).
  • Co-author of Cognitive Coaching Research Article (2014).
  • Received Outstanding Research Award presented by Thinking Collaborative (01/01/14).
  • School Board Presentations (as a teacher and administrator).
  • Monthly Presentations to School Council.
  • Facilitate various PD activities at the division level.

District Based Committees

  • Mathematical Mindsets Superintendents Working Committee, 09/01/16-06/30/19
  • Division Committee to hire new superintendent, 01/01/15
  • OHS Committee, 2016-present
  • New Southridge K-9 School Initial Planning Committee (WLC), 2011-2012 MHSD #76
  • Professional Development Committee, 2008-2012 MHSD #76

Timeline

Principal

Ross Glen School
06.2019 - Current

Principal

River Heights Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2019

Vice-Principal

George Davison Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2013

Acting Vice-Principal

George Davison Elementary School
02.2010 - 06.2010

Grade 5 and 6 Teacher

George Davison Elementary School
09.2000 - 02.2010

Grade 8 Math, Science, and Health Teacher

Alexandra Junior High School
09.1999 - 06.1999

Combined Degree - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education

University of Lethbridge

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership

The University of Lethbridge

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