Tricia Alderson
Mission
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Mission Public School District, adept at enhancing student performance through innovative instructional strategies and effective staff training. Proven ability in program evaluation and relationship building, fostering inclusive environments that support diverse learning needs. Committed to driving academic excellence and collaboration among educators.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Mission Public School District
08.2022 - Current
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Vice Principal
Mission Public School District
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and EA's for student support within the classroom
- Participated in School Based Team in development of effective strategies to implement in the classrrom
Learning Support Teacher
Mission Public School District
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided professional development training to both teachers and EA's to support students
Special Education Coordinator
Cedars Christian School
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Coached and observed [Number] teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Oversaw the hiring, programming, scheduling, evaluation, professional development of Educational Assistants.
Classroom Teacher (Primary)
Mennonite Educational Institute
03.2007 - 12.2011
- Differentiated instruction for students with varying needs
- Collaborated with Educational Assistant and Special Education Teacher to program for special needs students
- Modified and Adapted curriculum to meet the needs of students
- Implemented touch point math strategies
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Inclusive Education
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC10-2022
Graduation Diploma in Education - Inclusive Education
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Education - Concentration in Learning Disabilities
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Western University
Langley05-1994
Skills
- Staff and educator guidance
- Codes of conduct
- Student performance data
- Education administration
- Relationship building and networking
- Educational staff supervision
- Team collaboration
- Program evaluation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Level B assessment
- Occupational First Aid
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
- Work Safe
Timeline
Principal
Mission Public School District
08.2022 - Current
Vice Principal
Mission Public School District
08.2016 - 08.2021
Learning Support Teacher
Mission Public School District
10.2014 - 08.2016
Special Education Coordinator
Cedars Christian School
09.2012 - 06.2014
Classroom Teacher (Primary)
Mennonite Educational Institute
03.2007 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Education - Inclusive Education
Simon Fraser University
Graduation Diploma in Education - Inclusive Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Science - Education - Concentration in Learning Disabilities
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Western University
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