Teacher Mentoring
Teresa Fast
School Administrator And Teacher
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Principal
Peace Wapiti School Division
Grande Prairie , Alberta
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Developed and facilitated student centered school spirit activities to build inclusive school culture.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Encouraged cross-graded teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Coordinated training for teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Teacher
Peace Wapiti School Division
Grande Priaire, Alberta
08.2001 - 06.2019
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and collogues to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet provincial curriculum standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for school based special projects.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Piloted programs to address proposed provincial subject area competencies and standards.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized program plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IPP meetings for students and families.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to bring new understandings and teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Planned and facilitated school spirit activities to build positive school culture.
Vice Principal
County of Grande Prairie No. 1
County of Grande Priaire, Alberta
08.1992 - 06.1994
- Maintained records for school, district, provincial requirements.
- Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation and other support areas.
- Encouraged cross-grade team collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Administered school budget and tracked expenses.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Acted as principal in principal's absence, for day-to-day running of school.
- Participate with principal in review and selection of curriculum and technology resources.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
Classroom Teacher
County of Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB
08.1984 - 06.1992
- Instructed groups students and provided individual support.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student achievement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and student participation .
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Generalist And Special Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB 08.1980 - 05.1984
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 07.1990 - 08.1992
Skills
Relationship building and networking
Educational staff supervision
Common Core learning standards
Student achievement
School event coordination
Instructional leadership
Elementary education
School administration
Budget creation
Community engagement
Grant writing
Lesson Planning
Training and mentoring
Staff Development
Middle school education
Goal planning
Interests
Teaching Assistant Mentoring
Outdoor Education
Active/Healthy Living
Staff and Student Mental Health
Timeline
School Principal
Peace Wapiti School Division
08.2013 - 06.2019
Teacher
Peace Wapiti School Division
08.2001 - 06.2019
Vice Principal
County of Grande Prairie No. 1
08.1992 - 06.1994
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
San Diego State University
07.1990 - 08.1992
Classroom Teacher
County of Grande Prairie
08.1984 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Generalist And Special Education
University of Alberta
08.1980 - 05.1984