Nick Seredick
Port Alberni,BC
Summary
I am a motivated Acting Principal enthusiastic about supporting diverse staff and students to cultivate positive relationships within our school community. I am dedicated and focused on increasing the Dogwood graduate rate within the Alternative Programs in SD70 Pacific Rim, especially for our Nuu-chah-nulth students. Personable and proactive with a talent for building consensus and developing successful strategies, I am never satisfied with status quo and continue to find ways to ensure student success. I posses an in-depth knowledge of community supports that are utilized on a daily basis to provide students with the best supports our community can provide.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
Port Alberni, BC
10.2023 - Current
- Developed school goals and strategies to foster a higher percentage of Dogwood graduates instead of Adult Dogwood graduates
- Led Inclusive Education alongside Eighth Avenue Learning Centre's Inclusion Support Teacher
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and parents to create a inclusive learning environment.
- Routinely met with Nuu-chah-nulth education leaders to ensure student success and support
- Created Guys Group to guide and support young men about their journey to manhood and to develop positive relationships
- Facilitated SD70's online learning transition from Moodle to D2L Brightspace
- Main school contact for Usma, MCFD, ADAPS, Sage Haven, Youth Action Team, INEO Employment Services, RCMP
- Purchased technology to support Independent Directed Studies to honor student learning done outside of class time
- Consistently met and planned with SD70's FIT and ICY teams to ensure mental health and social emotional well-being of students
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders and community supports to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Vice Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
Port Alberni, BC
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Ensured a safe and caring school environment for all students
- Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
- Managed demanding student intake during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Created experiential learning opportunities for students
- Supported the creation of a school teaching garden
- Co-created the building of a school smokehouse
- Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.
- Created and led the Eighth Avenue Learning Centre's Outreach Team that provided academic material and food security to students in need during and after the pandemic on a weekly basis
- Implemented Eighth Avenue Learning Centre's internal Red, Yellow, Green Indicators of Success to ensure student academic growth and social and emotional stabilization
- School contact for Usma, MCFD, ADAPS, Sage Haven, Youth Action Team, INEO Employment Services, RCMP, Y-STAR
- Harm Reduction Roundtable member
- Main contact for the Hummingbird Daycare Young Parent program
- Health and Safety Committee member
Vice Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
Port Alberni, BC
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Held Inclusion Support portfolio and worked closely with all Inclusion Support Teachers to develop and implement student Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Oversaw over 30 Education Assistants, created their student assignments, and responded to any internal dynamic challenges
- Held the Indigenous Education portfolio and held weekly meetings about Indigenous student academic success and social and emotional support
- Held the Alberni District Secondary School Building Maintenance portfolio to ensure the school maintained a pristine and safe condition for staff and students
- Led the ADSS Health and Safety Committee
- Worked with students and families around school expectations for attendance and behaviour
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success
- Updated Education Assistant job descriptions to facilitate an enhanced inclusive environment for students
Vice Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
Port Alberni, BC
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Held the Special Education portfolio and worked closely with the Special Education Teacher to write and implement Individual Education Plans for designated students
- Successfully experienced a Special Education school audit
- Oversaw staff and students at the Vast Education Centre on Redford Street while the transition to the new location on Eighth Avenue was underway
- Co-designed the layout of the Eighth Avenue Learning Centre
- Successfully applied for an Art Starts grant of over $10,000 for the artist, elders, and student created murals in the Learning Commons at the Eighth Avenue Learning Centre
- Led a school initiative to develop a new logo for the Eighth Avenue Learning Centre that included elders, staff, and students
- Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing school policies, addressing bullying issues promptly, and conducting regular safety drills.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Taught Physical Education classes to students
- Led the Outdoor Education day trips for students
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
Teacher
School District 70 Pacific Rim
Port Alberni, BC
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Designed and created online courses for students that met them where they were at
- Ran Outdoor Education classes for all students and provided their transportation for day excursions throughout the Alberni Valley
- Successfully wrote grant proposals which resulted in creating a fully functional fitness centre for students
- Provided and taught ESL courses for International Education students
- Facilitated connecting students to numerous community agencies including ADAPS, CYMH, Ministry of Children and Family Development, ACAWS, RCMP, etc
- Taught PE 10-12, English 9-12, Social Studies 9-11, Applied Digital Communications 11-12, Digital Photography, History 12, Planning 10, Forestry 12
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched student learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher
School District 70 Pacific Rim
Port Alberni, BC
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Member of the ADSS Indigenous Education Team
- Lead teacher for the Advancement Via Individual Determination program
- English Department Staff Committee Representative
- Created and taught SD70 Board Authorized Course Basketball 10, 11, 12
- Coached both Junior Girls, Junior Boys, and Senior Boys basketball teams
- Integrated Indigenous cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Taught English 9, 10, 11, 12, Avid 9-12, Social Studies 9, 10, Literacy and Numeracy and Life Skills 10, 11, 12,
Teacher/ Advisor
School District 70 Pacific Rim
Port Alberni, BC
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Taught PE 10-12, English 9-12, Social Studies 9-11, Applied Digital Communications
- Created and led Save Our Salmon low river rescue program for students
- Actively created Individual Education Plans with families for students and provided opportunities for students to meet the goals within the document
- Connected students to community agencies for social and emotional supports
- Co-planned programs with the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program (NETP)
- Created habitat revitalization program for students with Ducks Unlimited Canada
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress, fostering positive relationships and increased support at home
- Provided practical application opportunities for course concepts through project-based learning experiences, ensuring lasting knowledge retention
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for effective teaching methods
Education
Master of Education Leadership - Education Leadership
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, British Columbia09.2011
Bachelor of Education, Middle School, Secondary - Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada04.2002
Skills
- School Community Relations
- Student Outreach
- Managing a School Budget
- Active Listening
- Grant Proposal Writing
- Curriculum Development and Oversight
- Conflict Resolution
- Disciplinary Actions/ Alternatives to Suspension
- Documentation
- Academic Counseling
- Student Counseling
- Special Education
- Student and parent relations
- Written Communication
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- School event coordination
- School safety
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Certified Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Levels 1,2
- Digital Threat Assessment Training (6 hours of training)
- Certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- ERASE Provincial Protocol: Scenario Based Learning (7 hours)
- GRIP Digital Threat Assessment Training (online)
- Investigating Employee Misconduct Training (2 days)
- Mental Health Literacy Expert Training Institute at UBC led by Dr. Stanley Kutcher (3 days)
- Women's Health & Safety in the Workplace in Occupational Health and Safety from the BCFED Health and Safety Centre
- Youth Development Instrument (YDI) Provincial Board Member
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) training in San Diego (10 days)
- Certified Ground Search and Rescue team member
- Certified Team Leader Search and Rescue
- Swiftwater Awareness Training
- First Aid
- FoodSafe
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 (Basketball)
References
Rob Souther
Principal
Alberni District Secondary School
250-735-0935
David Maher
SD70 District Principal-Learning and Innovation
250-720-6496
Greg Smyth
Superintendent of SD70 Pacific Rim (Retired)
250-720-7634
Richard Samuel
Cultural Development Supervisor
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
250 -720-5266
Shawn Shahi
Principal
John Barsby Community School
Tom McEvay
Education Consultant
Principal of SD70 Alternative Programs (Retired)
250-720-7624
Nadine White
CUPE 727 President
250-731-4003
Deb Hamilton
Executive Director of the Alberni Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Service (ADAPS)
250-723-3282
Timeline
Acting Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
10.2023 - Current
Vice Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
09.2020 - 10.2023
Vice Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
08.2017 - 07.2020
Vice Principal
School District 70 Pacific Rim
10.2014 - 07.2017
Teacher
School District 70 Pacific Rim
09.2012 - 09.2014
Teacher
School District 70 Pacific Rim
09.2008 - 06.2012
Teacher/ Advisor
School District 70 Pacific Rim
09.2003 - 06.2008
Master of Education Leadership - Education Leadership
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Education, Middle School, Secondary - Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of British Columbia
- Certified Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Levels 1,2
- Digital Threat Assessment Training (6 hours of training)
- Certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- ERASE Provincial Protocol: Scenario Based Learning (7 hours)
- GRIP Digital Threat Assessment Training (online)
- Investigating Employee Misconduct Training (2 days)
- Mental Health Literacy Expert Training Institute at UBC led by Dr. Stanley Kutcher (3 days)
- Women's Health & Safety in the Workplace in Occupational Health and Safety from the BCFED Health and Safety Centre
- Youth Development Instrument (YDI) Provincial Board Member
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) training in San Diego (10 days)
- Certified Ground Search and Rescue team member
- Certified Team Leader Search and Rescue
- Swiftwater Awareness Training
- First Aid
- FoodSafe
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 (Basketball)
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