Tracy Melnyk, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Ardrossan
Summary
Innovative and goal-oriented Instructional Leader committed to professional development and expert leadership of pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment. Track record of success in building high-performance teams and managing fast-paced operations with great attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Talent for finding optimal solutions to diverse challenges and motivating team members to meet and exceed school and district goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Coordinator
Black Gold Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate all home based student programming for the entire district: Teacher directed, parent directed, and shared responsibility
- Collaborate with Division Office and Alberta Education to ensure optimum "alternative learning" for students at all 32 Black Gold Schools
- Teach English Language Arts grade 7, 8, & 9
- Monitor student progress and implement intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicate with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitor and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Manage budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Principal
Elk Island Catholic Schools
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal
Elk Island Catholic Schools
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
High School Coordinator
Elk Island Catholic Schools
09.2010 - 07.2014
- Support the instructional development and pedagogy of all teachers in understanding the Alberta Curriculum and assessments.
- Built strong relationships with colleagues and worked closely with Administration.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools
08.2000 - 06.2006
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Alberta Education standards.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student achievement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Teacher
Living Waters Catholic School District
09.1996 - 06.2000
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet provincial curriculum standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Certificate in School Management & Leadership - School Administration
Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)
Boston, MA08.2021
Graduate Certificate - Catholic School Administration (GCCSA)
Newman Theological College
Edmonton, Alberta04.2019
Masters in Secondary Education (Thesis) - English Language And Literature
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB11.2012
Bachelor in Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.1996
Skills
- School Improvement Planning
- Complex Problem Solving
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Program Evaluation
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Development Planning
- Goal Setting
- Instructional Methods Development
- Staff Leadership
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Operational Budgets Preparation
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Coordination
- Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Alberta Distinguished School Leadership Award "Alberta Teachers' Association, Council for School Leadership" June 2023 Award
- Founding principal of Elk Island Catholic's newest, largest, and most innovative school, St. Isidore Learning Centre, established in 2018. St. Isidore is a multi-faceted school that serves many programs: Online Education, Outreach Education, Home Education, Adult Education, and International Education
- Winner of the Alberta Education Excellence in Teaching Award, 2014 - nominated by Elk Island Catholic Schools
- Invited to be a panelist at the International Summit on the Teaching Profession, Spring 2015
- Winner of the Alberta Education Excellence in Teaching Award, 2004 - nominated by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools
References
Mrs. Nicole Andersen - Coordinator, Black Gold Outreach Schools, 780-914-5265
Mr. Michael Hauptman – Former Superintendent of Elk Island Catholic Schools
780-504-2592
Mr. Bill Tonita – Former Principal and Branch Manager at Alberta Education
780-231-5449
Timeline
Education Coordinator
Black Gold Schools
08.2023 - Current
Principal
Elk Island Catholic Schools
08.2016 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
Elk Island Catholic Schools
08.2014 - 07.2016
High School Coordinator
Elk Island Catholic Schools
09.2010 - 07.2014
Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools
08.2000 - 06.2006
Teacher
Living Waters Catholic School District
09.1996 - 06.2000
Certificate in School Management & Leadership - School Administration
Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)
Graduate Certificate - Catholic School Administration (GCCSA)
Newman Theological College
Masters in Secondary Education (Thesis) - English Language And Literature
University of Alberta
Bachelor in Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
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