Overview
Education
Skills
Work History
Languages
Accomplishments
Training
Timeline
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STEVE BODNAR

Sault Ste. Marie,ON

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Education

IB Training Head of School -

Queen Rania Teacher Academy
Amman, Jordan
01.2021

Superintendent's Course Modules A-D - undefined

Ontario Principals' Council
Toronto, Ontario
01.2005

Master's Degree - International Administration

Trenton State University
Mallorca
01.1994

Principal's Certification - undefined

University of Windsor
01.1994

Bachelor of Education - Int/Sr. Geog/PHE

Queen's University
Kingston
01.1986

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Instructional leadership
  • Ethical leadership
  • Student engagement
  • Parent involvement
  • Budget administration
  • Educational staff supervision
  • Entrepreneurial personality

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Escuela Campo Alegra
08.1992 - 07.1994

Elementary School Teacher

Commonwealth American School
07.1986 - 07.1994
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Organized school events that promoted community involvement and enriched the educational experience for students.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
  • Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.

School Principal

American School of Bahrain
08.2020 - 07.2024
  • Supported implementation of school policies and procedures to enhance educational environment.
  • Assisted in developing curriculum strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to ensure effective classroom management techniques were applied.
  • Engaged with parents and community stakeholders to foster positive relationships and communication.
  • Contributed to the development of professional development programs for faculty enhancement.
  • Expanded extracurricular offerings to promote well-rounded student development both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Implemented rigorous curriculum standards that aligned with state requirements to ensure academic excellence across all grade levels.
  • Implemented a comprehensive evaluation system for teachers, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
  • Led school accreditation process ensuring compliance with national standards ultimately achieving full accreditation status.

Elementary School Principal

Algoma District School Board
08.1998 - 07.2020
  • Developed and implemented instructional programs to enhance student engagement and achievement.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty, promoting best teaching practices and collaboration.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions, fostering continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to strengthen support systems for students' educational needs.
  • Managed school budget allocations, ensuring resources were effectively utilized to support academic initiatives.
  • Led school improvement planning processes, aligning goals with district objectives to enhance educational outcomes.

Elementary School Teacher

Greater Essex County District School Board
09.1994 - 07.1998
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered student creativity and critical thinking.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design school-wide programs promoting academic excellence and character development.
  • Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enhanced students' social skills and teamwork abilities.
  • Led parent-teacher conferences, facilitating communication between families and educators to support student success.

Languages

French, Spanish and German
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN - 4 YEARS
  • Personnel: Interviewed and recruited top tier international teachers to the school board. Responsible for the supervision of 45 school staff and 500 students.
  • Fiduciary: Managed to work within a school budget with the challenges of opening a new school in the middle of a world pandemic.
  • Governance: Worked with a school council to fundraise thousands of dollars to provide the community an exemplary playground and outdoor classroom.
  • Facilities: Worked with builders, Facilities manager staff and architects to oversee the construction of the new building with outdoor and indoor classroom and playgrounds.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Supported classroom teachers leading PLCs for school improvement driven by data. Organized PLCs with a specific focus following our Leadership Framework.
  • Accreditation: Lead the school team in a Ministry Review (BQA) of all classroom over several months (3 year cycle). Established teams to complete Accreditations in 18, MSA, & WASC.
  • Data Driven: Analyzed school data (MAP, F&P) to make informed decisions. Used stakeholder feedback with our annual 'Well-Being' survey with students, staff and parent voice. Used data to inform decisions. 80% approval rating by staff, students and parents.

Training

  • 2021 Training in Atlas, Rubicon, Powerschool, Gsuite, Online courses
  • 2017 Leading Math Reform Course Jo Boaler, Stanford University
  • 2014-18 LSA Training John Hattie, Algoma District School Board Visible Learning
  • 2015-19 School Math Reform Lead School PLCs, Grand View P.S.
  • 2001-02 Principal Representative Early Reading Strategy, Algoma District School Board Sault Ste. Marie, ON
  • 1990 International School Curriculum Project Kevin Barlett - Chair, Vienna International School

Timeline

School Principal

American School of Bahrain
08.2020 - 07.2024

Elementary School Principal

Algoma District School Board
08.1998 - 07.2020

Elementary School Teacher

Greater Essex County District School Board
09.1994 - 07.1998

Elementary School Teacher

Escuela Campo Alegra
08.1992 - 07.1994

Elementary School Teacher

Commonwealth American School
07.1986 - 07.1994

Superintendent's Course Modules A-D - undefined

Ontario Principals' Council

Master's Degree - International Administration

Trenton State University

Principal's Certification - undefined

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Education - Int/Sr. Geog/PHE

Queen's University

IB Training Head of School -

Queen Rania Teacher Academy

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