Willard Radford
Brookside,Nova Scotia
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with extensive Christian educator experience across various grades, integrating biblical principles into teaching and discipling of students. Excelled in mentoring youth and leading teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and fluency in French. Achieved significant impact in integrating biblical principles into education and recovery programs, showcasing curriculum development, leadership and team collaboration.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADDICTIONS PROGRAM MANAGER
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
Halifax, Nova Scotia
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Successfully developed and delivered an addiction recovery curriculum
- Actively recruited, supervised and mentored new residents in recovery, while purposefully integrating biblical principles in life skills development
- Managed and mentored shelter staff
- Advocated for residents, partnered with community organizations including courts, Legal Aid, and prisons
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL & TEACHER
Halifax Christian Academy
Halifax, Nova Scotia
08.2012 - 06.2020
- Taught Core French implemented engaging curriculum, resulting in improved student performance in language proficiency.
- Led and mentored fellow Christian teachers
- Discipled adolescent students
- Assisted with chapel organization and delivery
TEACHER TRAINER/MENTOR/CONSULTANT
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Senegal, West Africa
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Recruited, trained and mentored teachers in new system of Christian schools in Senegal
- Organized, promoted and ran biennial national Christian teachers conference for training and fellowship
- Administrated child sponsorship program for PAOC's ERDO
- Operated in French language for all activities
- Supported national church in church discipleship and growth including outreach
TEACHER
Peoples Christian Academy
Toronto, Ontario
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Taught Core French grades 7-12
- Served as missions advisor to Headmaster
- Discipled middle and high school students
- Head of French department
GLOBAL WORKER
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Senegal, West Africa
08.1994 - 07.1999
- French Level 1 teacher, Dakar Academy, Dakar
- Professor, mentor, trainer of National church personnel
- Operated in French language for all activities
- Assisted national church in discipleship and outreach
TEACHER
John Thomas Pentecostal School
Middle Arm, NL
09.1991 - 07.1994
- Taught Elementary & High School French
- Coached school sports
- Assisted in promotion of Christian discipleship
PRINCIPAL & TEACHER
E. Burton Academy
Pacquet, NL
09.1988 - 06.1991
- Principal and teacher, grades 4, 5, & 6
- Involved in local church as board member
Education
ADDICTION RECOVERY CERTIFICATE -
The Genesis Process
01-2020
FRENCH LANGUAGE -
Parole De Vie École De Langue
Sherbrooke, QC01-2008
FRENCH LANGUAGE & METHODOLOGY -
Université Sainte Anne
NS01-1991
FRENCH IMMERSION -
Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi, QC01-1988
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL01-1986
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY -
Masters College And Seminary
Peterborough, ON01-1985
Skills
- Fluent in the French language
- French language teaching
- Youth mentoring and discipling
- Leadership development
- Team collaboration
- Research & writing
- Analysis, evaluation and development of Christ-centred, biblically based curriculum
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Extensive international travel and experience in cross-cultural relations
Certification
- Ordained & Credentialed Minister, Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
- Teacher Certificate, Department of Education, Newfoundland & Labrador
- First Aid & CPR-C Certifications
- WHMIS certification
- Workplace Harassment certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certifications
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Family
Husband, Father of 5, Grandfather of 2
Professional Development
- 01/01/12 - 12/31/16, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Conferences, Moncton, NB
- 01/01/10, ACSI International Christian Educators Conference, Kandern, Germany
- 01/01/07, ACSI Africa Roundtable, Johannesburg, South Africa
- 01/01/00 - 12/31/04, ACSI Eastern Canada Conferences, Toronto, ON
- 01/01/02, Ontario Modern Languages Conference, Toronto, ON
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ADDICTIONS PROGRAM MANAGER
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
08.2020 - 01.2025
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL & TEACHER
Halifax Christian Academy
08.2012 - 06.2020
TEACHER TRAINER/MENTOR/CONSULTANT
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
08.2005 - 07.2012
TEACHER
Peoples Christian Academy
08.2000 - 06.2005
GLOBAL WORKER
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
08.1994 - 07.1999
TEACHER
John Thomas Pentecostal School
09.1991 - 07.1994
PRINCIPAL & TEACHER
E. Burton Academy
09.1988 - 06.1991
ADDICTION RECOVERY CERTIFICATE -
The Genesis Process
FRENCH LANGUAGE -
Parole De Vie École De Langue
FRENCH LANGUAGE & METHODOLOGY -
Université Sainte Anne
FRENCH IMMERSION -
Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY -
Masters College And Seminary
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