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Reuben Friesen

Nanaimo,BC

Summary

Enthusiastic educational leader with 9 years of experience in a variety of roles across SD69. Committed to personal and professional growth to support colleagues and provide students with quality personalized education. Passion for improving numeracy teaching practices across elementary grades. Dedicated to continuing personal journey and leading conversations about reconciliation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 3 Homeroom

SD69
09.2023 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to better understand early literacy with UFLI framework
  • Implemented and shared vertical surface collaborative teaching practices with colleagues
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Acting Vice Principal

Sd69
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Supported teachers on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
  • Introduced modifications to Numeracy curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
  • Created and shared indigenous resources for both intermediate, primary, and school wide initiatives.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Introduced modifications to Numeracy curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.

Grade 6/7 Homeroom Teacher

Sd69
09.2018 - 03.2023
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Used formative assessment to support students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and meetings.

Acting Vice Principal

SD69
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
  • Collaborated with primary teachers on First Steps in Numeracy & Early Learning Framework
  • Led meetings to gather information, and assess employee thoughts to enact decisions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Encouraged collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.

Education

Master of Educational Leadership - Education

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06.2020

Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
04.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology & Theatre

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
04.2011

Skills

  • Educational Leader
  • Responsive
  • Strong Instructional Practices
  • Committed to Reconciliation
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Formative Assessment
  • Technology Integration
  • Instructional Improvements
  • Implementing UDL

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Grade 3 Homeroom

SD69
09.2023 - Current

Acting Vice Principal

Sd69
03.2023 - 06.2023

Acting Vice Principal

SD69
08.2020 - 03.2021

Grade 6/7 Homeroom Teacher

Sd69
09.2018 - 03.2023

Master of Educational Leadership - Education

Vancouver Island University

Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Vancouver Island University

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology & Theatre

Vancouver Island University

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