Ross McDermott
Teacher
Barrie
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at SMCDSB, excelling as a Teacher. Proven collaborator and innovator, I effectively monitored student progress and fostered strong relationships with parents. Recognized for accountability and support, I am committed to enhancing student success through data-driven strategies and compassionate guidance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice Principal
SMCDSB
09.2023 - 06.2024
Setting Direction
· Vice Principal for day-to-day running of a school of 1100 students involved in key decision making.
Building Relationships and Developing People
· Met with staff and parents to discuss student progress.
Developing the Organization to Support Desired Practices
· Monitored student progress to support student success and safety.
Canadian and World Studies Department Chairperson
SMCDSB
09.2010 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with administration to develop strategic plans for program growth and curriculum enhancement.
- Facilitated regular meetings with colleagues to discuss best practices in teaching methodologies, research trends, and emerging technologies relevant to the discipline.
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the department, creating a welcoming environment for all students, staff, and faculty members.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by organizing events, guest lectures, and collaborative projects.
Science and Geography Teacher
SMCDSB
Barrie, ON
09.2001 - Current
High School Guidance Counselor
SMCDSB
09.2013 - 06.2022
Securing Accountability
· Used data from Powerschool to monitor students' progress and recommended solutions for improvement.
Online Night School Teacher - Reach Ahead Credit
SMCDSB
02.2020 - 05.2023
Summer School Teacher - Leadership Course
SMCDSB
07.2012 - 07.2022
Education
Professional Program in Education - Intermediate/Senior
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY 09.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Queen's University
Kingston, ON 09.1991 - 05.1997
Skills
Proven collaborator and supportive as a Department Chairperson
Recognized as being accountable and respectful as a Vice Principal
Known to be an innovator and progressive in my role as a Science Teacher
Related Job Experience
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
· Created a PLC focused on developing strategies for grade 9 de-streamed classrooms - 2022
· Participating in a scientific survey of Boreal Caribou over the summer - 2025
Well- Being
· Participated in professional development including: mental health tools and recognizing human trafficking 2013-2023
· Lead professional development in Restorative Practices and embody Restorative Practices - 2013 -2023
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
· Participated in Anti-discrimination presentation - Strengthening equity and inclusion in publicly funded education by Leela Madavarau - 2022
· Started an initiative to create Land Acknowledgement and organized a speaker on Cultural Responsiveness - 2020
· Completed course - Understanding Equity and Inequity - Equity Literacy Institute - 2022
· Completed course - Learning to be a threat to Inequality: Intro to Equity Literacy - 2022
Community
· STEM supervisor for the Robotics team and Science fair - 2022
· Recently the Golf and Mountain Biking coach but many other coaching experiences - 2001-2025
· Organized an outreach program with Computer science students and St Bernadette's elementary students - 2021
· Organized fundraising hockey tournaments and student-teacher basketball game - 2010-2016
Timeline
Vice Principal
SMCDSB
09.2023 - 06.2024
Online Night School Teacher - Reach Ahead Credit
SMCDSB
02.2020 - 05.2023
High School Guidance Counselor
SMCDSB
09.2013 - 06.2022
Summer School Teacher - Leadership Course
SMCDSB
07.2012 - 07.2022
Canadian and World Studies Department Chairperson
SMCDSB
09.2010 - 06.2016
Science and Geography Teacher
SMCDSB
09.2001 - Current
Professional Program in Education - Intermediate/Senior
D'Youville College
09.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
Queen's University
09.1991 - 05.1997
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