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Scott Bennett

North Vancouver

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at North Vancouver School District #44, excelling in mentoring and leadership. Proven ability to foster collaborative partnerships and create impactful professional learning opportunities. Skilled in both pedagogical and andragogical strategies, enhancing student engagement in the classroom and professional development amongst colleagues.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary School Science Teacher

North Vancouver School District #44
01.1992 - Current
  • Most recent teaching load consisted of AP Chemistry, Chemistry 12, and Chemistry 11.
  • Have had experience in teaching other science courses, including Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, and Junior Science.

District Teacher Mentorship Coordinator

North Vancouver School District #44
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Worked with District personnel to promote and administer the NVSD Teacher Mentorship Network, particularly amongst the early-career teachers.
  • Assisted in creating Mentor-Mentee partnerships throughout the school district, from K-12.
  • Vetted potential mentors for the program using a rubric developed by me, based upon findings in mentorship research and exemplary global practices.
  • Approved release time requests and maintained all records associated with the use of release time.
  • Provided several professional development opportunities for both mentors and mentees to build the effectiveness of their mentorship.
  • Provided frequent updates regarding the mentorship program.

District Teacher Leader

North Vancouver School District #44
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Worked with both elementary and secondary school teachers within a Family of Schools (FoS) to build capacity across a wide variety of teaching dimensions. An FoS includes a single high school and its feeder elementary schools.
  • Developed, and participated in, numerous professional development events at the school and FoS levels.
  • Used observation/feedback and co-teaching as strategies to help develop teachers' skills, particularly in Math and Science at the elementary level.
  • Participated in multiple workshops regarding teacher coaches, using many of the strategies learned to build relationships with teachers and build their capacity.
  • Acted as a liaison between District administration and teaching staffs during the implementation of various district-led programs. This often required the development of plans to assist in the transition and learning process.

Athletics Coordinator

North Vancouver School District #44
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources efficiently to ensure all athletic teams had necessary funding for uniforms, equipment, and travel expenses.
  • Assessed coaching staff needs annually; recruited qualified candidates who shared school''s values while possessing strong technical knowledge in their respective sport.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents by holding regular meetings to address concerns, share program updates, and promote volunteer opportunities.
  • Maintained updated inventory of all athletic equipment; replaced worn items promptly ensuring safety standards were met during competitions.
  • Promoted a culture of sportsmanship and respect among all student-athletes through consistent reinforcement of expectations during team meetings, practices, and competitions.
  • Streamlined communication channels between coaches, athletes, and administration by implementing a centralized online platform for announcements and scheduling updates.

Vice Principal, Argyle Secondary School

North Vancouver School District #44
11.2009 - 07.2010
  • Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
  • Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum improvements, resulting in increased student engagement and achievement.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing school policies, addressing bullying issues promptly, and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
  • Planned and implemented professional development programs.
  • Led professional development initiatives for faculty members to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.
  • Fostered positive relationships with community stakeholders by participating in local events, connecting with business leaders, and collaborating with other schools within the district.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.

Education

PhD - Educational Leadership And Management

City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA
09-2025

MEd - Educational Leadership And Management

City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA
06-2010

Professional Teaching Certificate - Secondary Science

Simon Fraser University, Professional Development Program
Bunaby, BC
08-1991

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
04-1991

Skills

  • Mentoring/Leadership
  • Pedagogical and androgogical strategies
  • Inspiring others
  • Fostering collaborative partnerships
  • Knowledge of educational principles
  • Creating and facilitating professional learning opportunities
  • Communication and listening

Affiliations

  • Learning Forward

North American association promoting effective professional development strategies

  • ASCD

Association for School and Curriculum Development. North

American association promoting effective teaching strategies and school improvement

  • Solution Tree Canada

Association promoting educational improvement through professional development

Timeline

District Teacher Mentorship Coordinator

North Vancouver School District #44
07.2024 - 06.2025

District Teacher Leader

North Vancouver School District #44
09.2014 - 06.2016

Athletics Coordinator

North Vancouver School District #44
09.2014 - 06.2015

Vice Principal, Argyle Secondary School

North Vancouver School District #44
11.2009 - 07.2010

Secondary School Science Teacher

North Vancouver School District #44
01.1992 - Current

PhD - Educational Leadership And Management

City University of Seattle

MEd - Educational Leadership And Management

City University of Seattle

Professional Teaching Certificate - Secondary Science

Simon Fraser University, Professional Development Program

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Simon Fraser University

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