Sylvain Leclair
Tecumseh,ON
Summary
Seasoned Educational Services Director offering 7 years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, visionary environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Provincial Educational Leaders Group
01.2021 - Current
- Develop intellectual capital and collective intelligence in order to leverage educational services, promote the development of educational leadership in 13 francophone school boards and break the isolation of educational teams working in all regions of the province, through networking and collaboration.
- Facilitate the sharing of expertise, processes and educational products from the province's French-speaking school boards towards the strategic implementation of various initiatives concerning the educational policies and practices of the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Director - Educational Services 7-12
Providence Catholic School Board
01.2019 - Current
- Supervision of the team of educational advisors - Implementation of the new framework programs, including the destreaming of grade 9 courses; - Monitoring data related to student success in order to achieve a graduation rate of 91%, the highest rate in Ontario;
- Supervision of transition programs
- Responsible for budget monitoring
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Vice Principal
L'Essor Catholic Secondary School
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues for a student body of 800 students.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Regional Coordinator - Destination Réussite
Ministry of Education
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Responsible for implementing projects of the initiative aimed at student success , including budgetary allowances and human resources support for the three French language school boards of the Southwestern Ontario.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with all partners.
Educational Advisor
CSC Providence
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Manager of special projects, including Specialist High Skills Major and Dual Credit programs.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Educational trainer linked to ministry policies Growing Success and Pathways to Success
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
Teacher
E.J. Lajeunesse Catholic Secondary School
01.2005 - 01.2010
- French, English, Hairdressing (TXJ3E), Hospitality and Tourism (TFJ3C)
- Member of the team writing the ministerial guides for the Specialist High Skills Major program.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Hairstylist
Salon Pure and Salon Noir
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
Education
M. Ed. - Educational Leadership, Programs And Policies
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON09.2020
No Degree - Principal Qualifications Part 1 And 2
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04.2015
Bachelor of Education - Sociolgy And French
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04.2005
Skills
- Creativity
- Collaborative spirit
- Leader
- Visionary
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Studies
- 2020, Master of Education - Leadership, Assessment, Programs and educational policies, University of Ottawa
- 2015, Principal Qualification, Part 1 and 2, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
- 2015, Additional qualification - Guidance counseling, specialist, Nippissing University
- 2009, Additional qualification - Cooperative education, specialist, Laurentian university, Sudbury
- 2005, Bachelor of Education, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Intermediate-Superior, Sociology and French
- 2004, Bachelor of Arts (honorable mention), University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Sociology and French
References
- Jean-Paul Gagnier, superintendent of education, Providence Catholic School Board, 7515, promenade Forest Glade, Windsor, ON, N8T 3P5, 519-948-9227, then 246
- Francine Bouchard, education agent, Directorate of French-language education policies and programs Ministry of Education, 315 Front Street West, 14th, Toronto, ON, M7A 0B8, 416-628-6488
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Travel, music, dog
I have travelled to over 25 countries from Southeast Asia to Peru and a number of European destinations. Discovering new places, foods and music bring me joy and satisfaction. I spend my free time exploring with my dog Chemi.
Timeline
President
Provincial Educational Leaders Group
01.2021 - Current
Director - Educational Services 7-12
Providence Catholic School Board
01.2019 - Current
Vice Principal
L'Essor Catholic Secondary School
01.2017 - 01.2019
Regional Coordinator - Destination Réussite
Ministry of Education
01.2014 - 01.2017
Educational Advisor
CSC Providence
01.2010 - 01.2014
Teacher
E.J. Lajeunesse Catholic Secondary School
01.2005 - 01.2010
Hairstylist
Salon Pure and Salon Noir
01.1998 - 01.2005
M. Ed. - Educational Leadership, Programs And Policies
University of Ottawa
No Degree - Principal Qualifications Part 1 And 2
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Education - Sociolgy And French
University of Windsor
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