Wesley Eaton
Cranberry Portage,Manitoba
Summary
I am a certified industrial Arts teacher graduated from the joint industrial arts/teacher education program at Red River College and the University of Winnipeg. I have completed my Diploma from red river, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education with a second major in History. I have completed a Post Baccalaurate degree as well as a professional Masters in Indigenous education. Currently, I am employed as the acting Principal at Frontier Collegiate Institute in Northern Manitoba. I chair the igniting the eighth fire committee as well as sit on the curriculum standing committee with MTS. Principle skills and abilities in all areas of industrial arts include: graphic communications, woodworking, automotive, electronics, metalworking and technology education. I am a Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal/acting Principal Frontier Collegiate
Frontier School Division
2023.11 - Current
- All aspects of school Leadership and administration.
- Managed budget allocations including personnel costs, instructional materials acquisition, facility maintenance expenses.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty to discuss current issues in education and develop strategies for improvement.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
Permanent Position at Frontier Collegiate Institute
Frontier school division
2015.09 - 2023.01
- Woodworking and outdoor education teacher
- Experience working with students from various northern communities
- Ran guitar club, assisted with hockey and wrestling programs, facilitated Duke of Edenborough program
- Worked casual shifts at the dormitories on campus where the students live as a counsellor in the evenings
- Started outdoor Ed
- Program; including full 2 night canoe trip
- Worked on expanding cultural awareness and activities and bringing staff together on campus
- Coach of soccer team.
Term Position at Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre
Louis Riel School Division
2014.09 - 2015.06
- Building trades teacher
- Responsible for Safety training, Carpentry curriculum and work experience placement through various employers.
Term Position at Munroe and John Pritchard Schools
RETSD
2014.01 - 2014.03
- Teaching woodworking and Metalworking.
Substitute Teacher for Louis Riel, Seven Oaks and River East/Transcona School Divisions
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Have worked at various grade levels and in various subject areas.
Mr. Safety First Aid, Lifeguard and Water Safety Training
self employed
2013.01 - 2018.01
- Sole proprietor and owner of Mr. Safety
- Teach first aid, water safety and lifeguard courses as a training partner of the red cross and an instructor through the lifesaving society.
Instructor/Guard for the City of Winnipeg at Elmwood Kildonan Pool
City of Winnipeg
2008.01 - 2015.01
- Teach water safety program and lifesaving course(s)
- Experience in dealing with emergencies and being in supervisory position
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment for swimmers.
- Participated in public outreach events promoting water safety awareness within the community.
- Created lesson plans for swim classes based on individual needs of students.
- Internal safety training and ongoing training.
- Monitored swimming activities to ensure that swimmers were safe from hazards such as drowning or injury.
Lifeguard
Fun Mountain waterslide park
2005.06 - 2012.09
- Safety Supervision with Public relations, managing groups of school aged children.
Lunch Program Supervisor at Dr. D. W. Penner Elementary School
2011.01 - 2014.01
- Supervise elementary school students during lunch hour.
Verification Inspector at LRM inspection Inovatech
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Attention to detail organizational skills and excel spreadsheet work
- Was responsible for monitoring the inputs and outputs of the egg crushing factory.
Volunteer for the city of Winnipeg
2001.01 - 2007.01
- Swimming instructor at Margaret grant pool; aided in instruction of swimming techniques
- Often worked 1:1 with struggling students.
Education
Professional Masters of Education - Indigenous Education
Queen's University
2023-05
Bachelor of Education - History
University of Winnipeg
2013-06
Industrial Arts Education Graduate -
Red River College
2011-06
High School Graduate with Honours - Technology, Arts and high school diploma
Glenlawn Collegiate
06.2007
PBDE in school counselling -
University of Winnipeg
2019-05
Skills
- Academic Instruction
- Community Engagement
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Technology Integrations
- Staff Development
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Classroom Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Administrative Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Support
- Student and Parent Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Program Evaluation
Affiliations
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR level C
- National Lifeguard certification
- Technology Education Association of Manitoba
- Manitoba School Counsellor Association
- Pleasure craft operators card
- Crescent fort rouge united church
- University of Winnipeg Jazz Band
- Former Education coordinator of LEAP Winnipeg (tutoring for children affiliated with Big Brothers, Big Sisters)
- Trappers course and Firearms safety
Personal
Have participated in many different sports including baseball, football, badminton, golf, soccer (city champs 2001), hockey, volleyball (junior high coach 2007), tennis, curling (attended Morden provincial curling camps and competed in high school provincial championships), bowling (competed provincially 3 times). I have a great interest in music; I play guitar, harmonica, saxophone and clarinet. I have spent many hours at swimming pools training how to educate people to be safe around water and how to rescue those who are injured in an aquatic setting. I have done many backcountry canoe and/or backpacking trips both with scouts and independently including the Mantario trail.
References
- Donnie Grenier, E.L.A coach/consultant and past principal, Frontier school division, (204) 271-0369, Donnie.Grenier@fsdnet.ca
- Dodie Johnston, Principal, CPE, (204) 687-0109, dodie.johnston@fsdnet.ca
- Matt Lind, Program director, Engaged Learners, (204) 923-0506, matt.lind@fsdnet.ca
- Grant Krueger, Technical vocational coordinator, Frontier School Division, (204) 939-0677, Grant.Kreuger@fsdnet.ca
- Kae Blancher, former Principal, Frontier Collegiate, (613) 939-0677, blancherk@limestone.on.ca
Timeline
Vice Principal/acting Principal Frontier Collegiate
Frontier School Division
2023.11 - Current
Permanent Position at Frontier Collegiate Institute
Frontier school division
2015.09 - 2023.01
Term Position at Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre
Louis Riel School Division
2014.09 - 2015.06
Term Position at Munroe and John Pritchard Schools
RETSD
2014.01 - 2014.03
Mr. Safety First Aid, Lifeguard and Water Safety Training
self employed
2013.01 - 2018.01
Substitute Teacher for Louis Riel, Seven Oaks and River East/Transcona School Divisions
2012.01 - 2015.01
Lunch Program Supervisor at Dr. D. W. Penner Elementary School
2011.01 - 2014.01
Instructor/Guard for the City of Winnipeg at Elmwood Kildonan Pool
City of Winnipeg
2008.01 - 2015.01
Verification Inspector at LRM inspection Inovatech
2006.01 - 2008.01
Lifeguard
Fun Mountain waterslide park
2005.06 - 2012.09
Volunteer for the city of Winnipeg
2001.01 - 2007.01
Professional Masters of Education - Indigenous Education
Queen's University
Bachelor of Education - History
University of Winnipeg
Industrial Arts Education Graduate -
Red River College
High School Graduate with Honours - Technology, Arts and high school diploma
Glenlawn Collegiate
PBDE in school counselling -
University of Winnipeg
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