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Pehgee Aranas

Port Hardy,BC

Summary

Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 25 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRINCIPAL

WAGALUS ELEMENTARY - KWAKIUTL BAND
10.2018 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.

PRINCIPAL

MAAQTUSIIS ELEMENTARY - AHOUSAHT
08.2013 - 07.2018
  • Worked with 30 member team to improve reading from
  • Led team to pass BC Independent Assessment with high recommendation regarding compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
  • Enhanced usage of computer technology and Smart-boards in classrooms

PRINCIPAL

SD 91 - NECHAKO LAKES
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Provided supervision for school during BC provincial teacher's strike
  • Taught 60%: Kindergarten PE, science grades 2-7, math grade 4/5

PRINCIPAL

SD 91 - NECHAKO LAKES
08.2010 - 07.2011
  • Taught 50%: math grade 4-7, special education
  • Extra-curricular computer program to develop yearbook

PRINCIPAL

SD 91 - NECHAKO LAKES
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Taught small group of struggling readers in grade 1
  • School won BC Children's hospital hero award - Signed and framed Canucks Jersey
  • Environmental club

PRINCIPAL

SD 87 - STIKINE
09.2006 - 07.2008
  • 90% teaching load
  • GRADE 3-7 READING PROGRAM - improved students from PM benchmark of level 5, to at level - 25
  • GRADE 3-12 P.E.
  • CHEMISTRY 11
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION

INTERMEDIATE TEACHER

COMOX VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
09.2000 - 06.2006
  • MATH/SCIENCE GRADE 6-9
  • ALL SUBJECTS GRADE 8/9
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE all grades
  • Led 40hr Famine retreats

INTERMEDIATE MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER

Pacific Horizons School
08.1996 - 06.1998
  • Theme based learning in year round school: energy, space, aerodynamics
  • Field trip to Robert Louis Stevenson in Western Samoa
  • Computer Yearbook with students
  • Cleaning beaches and understanding impact on environment

Education

MASTERS IN EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELLING

CITY UNIVERSITY
SEATTLE
11.2004

BACHELOR'S OF EDUCATION - MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE SPECIALTY

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY And PSYCHOLOGY

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
05.1988

Skills

  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Community Engagement
  • Staff Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • School Community Relations
  • Data-Driven Instruction

Certification

- Indigenous Reconciliation Certification of History & Awareness

- Basic and Children's First Aid

- Food Safe

- E.R.A.S.E. training level 1,2 + Digital Threat Assessment - ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

- Teacher hiring and recruitment

- Productive workplace conversations

- Certification in Children's Mental Health

- Basic & Advanced Custodial Training

Timeline

PRINCIPAL

WAGALUS ELEMENTARY - KWAKIUTL BAND
10.2018 - Current

PRINCIPAL

MAAQTUSIIS ELEMENTARY - AHOUSAHT
08.2013 - 07.2018

PRINCIPAL

SD 91 - NECHAKO LAKES
08.2011 - 08.2012

PRINCIPAL

SD 91 - NECHAKO LAKES
08.2010 - 07.2011

PRINCIPAL

SD 91 - NECHAKO LAKES
08.2008 - 07.2010

PRINCIPAL

SD 87 - STIKINE
09.2006 - 07.2008

INTERMEDIATE TEACHER

COMOX VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
09.2000 - 06.2006

INTERMEDIATE MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER

Pacific Horizons School
08.1996 - 06.1998

MASTERS IN EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELLING

CITY UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR'S OF EDUCATION - MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE SPECIALTY

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY And PSYCHOLOGY

University of Victoria

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