Ms. Terry Tisdale
Prince George,British Columbia
Summary
Seasoned educational leader with extensive experience in strategic planning and data-driven decision-making, resulting in significant improvements in academic outcomes within Prince George School District #57. Demonstrates expertise in fostering inclusive cultures and advocating for Indigenous education while employing compassionate communication and effective staff development strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal of Polaris Montessori School
Prince George School District #57
Prince George, British Columbia
09.2020 - Current
- Improved student academic outcomes over the past five years by analyzing assessment data.
- Introduced the Science of Reading principles: increased our literacy success rates.
- Created time for more direct and targeted instruction to increase literacy rates.
- Expected implementation of Indigenous ways of knowing and being in classrooms.
- Established positive communication between teachers, students, and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
- Built an inclusive culture for all students, offering support where needed.
- Encouraged staff development through book studies: Ensouling Our Schools by J. Katz & K. Lamoueux and The Anxious Generation by J. Haidt
- Increased parent participation with the Parent Advisory Council.
Vice Principal of Harwin Elementary School
Prince George School District #57
Prince George, British Columbia
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Established respectful relations with students and parents of the Inner City School community.
- Supported staff with the education for students with special needs.
- Supported and scheduled CUPE members.
- Encourage trauma-informed practices.
- Supervision of teachers new to the education profession.
Instructor at the School of Education
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Instructor of Principles of Education, EDUC 101 & EDUC 201; Foundations of Social Studies, EDUC 341.
- Coordinated and facilitated UNBC Education students' teaching in two schools in SD 57.
Education
Masters of Education - Multidiscipilary Leadership
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George05-2013
Diploma of Special Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BCBachelor of Education - Special Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SKSkills
- Committed, passionate educational leader
- Strategic Planner for Academic Success
- Reflective listener
- An adamant implementor of TRC calls to action
- Budget Manager
- Compassionate, honest communicator
- Use of a compassionate lens
- Data-driven decision maker
- Advocate of Indigenous education
- Promoter of Staff Development
- Respectful problem solver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal of Polaris Montessori School
Prince George School District #57
09.2020 - Current
Vice Principal of Harwin Elementary School
Prince George School District #57
01.2018 - 06.2020
Instructor at the School of Education
University of Northern British Columbia
09.2015 - 05.2020
Masters of Education - Multidiscipilary Leadership
University of Northern British Columbia
Diploma of Special Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Education - Special Education
University of Saskatchewan
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