Samantha Stone
Victoria,BC
Summary
A goal oriented, highly motivated individual with proven success in assuming responsibility. I have a flexible, open mind, can readily adapt to new situations and environs, and possess excellent communicative skills, relating well to individuals of varying backgrounds; cultural and academic.
Accepting new challenges and seeing all assignments successfully completed is a priority.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary French Specialist Teacher
St Patrick's Elementary School - Island Catholic
Victoria, BC
09.2022 - Current
- An exciting job back into the wonderful world of Primary aged Children Kindergarten to Grade 3.
- Implementation of AIM programme as designed by Wendy Maxwell as well as teacher designed songs, games and activities.
Vice-Principal
West Point Grey Academy
Vancouver, BC
07.2001 - 06.2002
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modifications
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Collaborated with Headmaster and staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Teacher -Grade One / Primary Head of School
West Point Grey Academy
Vancouver, BC
09.1996 - 06.2001
- Taught English and French as a Second Language
- Appointed as Primary Head of School in 1996 with opening of WPGA
- Responsible for coordination of Grades PK- 2 in the capacity of overseeing curriculum, reporting, teacher observations and evaluations, devising and implementing school policies, duty rosters, teacher on call registers, assemblies and budget
- Extra Curricular: Parent playground liaison and coordinator, Class Parent Committee creator and liaison, Professional Development Coordinator, Fundraising liaison, Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator
- Soccer Coach Grade 4-7
Kindergarten Teacher
Collingwood School
West Vancouver, BC
09.1993 - 08.1996
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Psychology & Special Ed
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2005
Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Technology And Admin
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon07.2001
Bachelor's of Education - Elementary Education & French As A Second Language
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC07.1993
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.1992
High School Diploma -
St Michaels University School
Victoria, BC06.1987
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Professional Development Planning
- Instructional Methods Development
- Critical Thinking
- School Community Relations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Positive Learning Environment
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Instructional Leadership
- School Administration
Accomplishments
St Michaels University School Board of Governors
Alumni Representative 2019- present
St Michaels University School Alumni Association
Director 2018 - 2019
President 2019 - May 2022
Bays United Football Club
Programs Director 2017 - June 2022
Christ Church Cathedral School- Parent Support Group
Parent Representative Coordinator 2009-2018
St Christopher's Montessori School Board
Director 2006-2013
Timeline
Primary French Specialist Teacher
St Patrick's Elementary School - Island Catholic
09.2022 - Current
Vice-Principal
West Point Grey Academy
07.2001 - 06.2002
Teacher -Grade One / Primary Head of School
West Point Grey Academy
09.1996 - 06.2001
Kindergarten Teacher
Collingwood School
09.1993 - 08.1996
Masters of Education - Educational Psychology & Special Ed
University of Victoria
Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Technology And Admin
University of Oregon
Bachelor's of Education - Elementary Education & French As A Second Language
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
St Michaels University School
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