Resume

 

Michelle Smart

Pleasantdale School

Estevan, Saskatchewan

http://smart45rt.wordpress.com

                                                             https://smartssocialnetworking.wikispaces.com/                                                              

Profile:  Highly motivated, open-minded teacher and administrator with a passion for student-centered learning and technology, with a strong work ethic and proven leadership and organizations skills.

Skills and Abilities

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Presented sessions at Teacher Convention (2 years)
• Writer of three successful educational grant applications
• Writer of Dr. Stirling McDowell Foundation action research project
• Presented research findings at Learning From Practice Conference, Saskatoon
• Member of test development committee for Manitoba Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment (6 years)
• Writer for test development committee (3 years)
• Developer of 2 on-line courses for internet delivery
• Effective communication during team meetings involving parents and outside agencies
• Exceptional rapport with students, staff and parents

Keen Leadership Skills

• Vice-principal of Pleasantdale School, working closely with principal handling various office and school issues (3 years)
• Teacher leader in school technology projects
• Head teacher at Pierson School working closely with principal including handling discipline and staffing issues (6 years)
• Leader of teacher training sessions for curriculum and standards test sessions (8 years)
• Manager of learning support team in 3 different schools (15 years)
• Leadership role in various community activities and organizations
• Organizer and host of tri-divisional in-services

Demonstrated Knowledge of Information Technology

• Guided teacher team in developing curriculum connection to web 2.0 tools
• Developed and maintain professional blog and wiki space
• Developed an online module for teachers wanting to blog with students
• Successfully completed 8 , online delivery, Masters level courses
• Led two Technology Infusion Projects involving Flip video and digital camera use for assessment in math and I-pads to improve literacy in the early years
• Developed and taught 2, grade 12, Transactional English courses for web-based delivery
• Participated in e-learning initiative in school division, developing a course, teaching and teacher training
• Evaluated and taught WebCT course Manitoba Instruction,  Curriculum and Assessment
• Microsoft Office, Dyned, Kurzweil
• Moodle, WebCT and Blackboard
• Smart Board technology
• Experience with various web 2.0 tools

Wide Range of Extracurricular Skills and Abilities

• Student Leadership Team Leader
• Director of 4 drama productions including 1 musical production
• Coach of middle years volleyball, track and field and rookie level baseball
• Organizer and supervisor of Pierson School Ski Club (8 years)
• Organizer and supervisor of 3 student travel experiences to Cuba, Mexico and Dominican Republic

Education

• Master’s Degree, Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis on Technology Education, University of Regina, 2011
• Bachelor of Education, Brandon University, 1987
• Graduate Diploma in Special Education, Brandon University, 1994
• Bachelor of Education, Brandon University, 1987
• Early Childhood Education Certificate, Ricks College, 1983

Work Experience

Southeast Cornerstone School Division

• Vice-principal and Learning Support Teacher, Pleasantdale School, currently
• Learning Support Teacher, Spruce Ridge School, 1 year

Southwest Horizon School Division

• Classroom teacher of variety of subjects, grades K-12, Sept. 1988-June 2008
• Resource Teacher, 12 years
• Guidance Counselor, 6 years
• Head teacher, 6 years
• Web-based course, distance education experience

Manitoba Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment

• Writer for the Grade 12 ELA Test Development Committee, 6 years
• Marker for the Grade 12 ELA Standards Exam, 12 years
• Teacher trainer for ELA Curriculum Document training sessions, 2 years
• Teacher trainer for Grade 12 ELA Standards Exam training sessions, 6 years
• Collector for Grade 12 ELA Standards Exam, 1 year

References

1. Mrs. Heather Vermeersch

Principal

Pleasantdale School

Estevan, Saskatchewan

306-634-4210

2.  Mr. Keith Keating

Superintendent of Schools (South Area)

Southeast Cornerstone School Division

Weyburn, Saskatchewan

306 848 0080

3. Mr. Brent Hoffos

Principal

Spruce Ridge School

Estevan, Saskatchewan

306-634-8510

4. Heather Lytwyn

Assessment Consultant

Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth

Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch

Winnipeg, MB.

204 945 6044