Joshua Klein
Saskatoon
Summary
Results-driven Principal thirteen years honed expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Familiar with local, provincial and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices. Experienced leading faculty and staff of large elementary and middle schools.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
Learning Assistance Teacher
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and staff to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Maintained patience and levelheadedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Created and implemented Individualized Intervention Plans for students who required intensive supports.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Vice Principal
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Interpreted school division mandates and translated into actionable policies.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
Elementary School Teacher
Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom procedures, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom year plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve curricular goals.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine formative and summative assessments.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on inquiry based activities.
Education
M.Ed - Education Administration
University Of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK12.2022
Post- Degree Specialized Certificate - Special Education
University Of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK06.2015
Bachelor of Education - Elementary And Middle Years
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK06.2011
Skills
- Tailoring curriculum plans
- Instructional best practices
- Positive learning environment
- Creative learning strategies
- Technological instruction
- Relationship building and management
- Differentiated instruction
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Managing classroom fo
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated
- Inquiry-based learning
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Performance improvement
- Scheduling
- Program Establishment
- Student Achievement
- Team Collaboration
- Student and Parent Relations
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Program Establishment
- Student Achievement
- Instructional Techniques
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
Certification
Mental Health First-Aid
Teen Mental Health Go-To Educator
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Violence Threat Risk Assessment (Level 1 and Level 2)
Leading to Learn (2022-2023)
Committees and Extracurricular
GSCS Tragic Response Team
Assistant Principal/Vice Principal Professional Development Committee - Co-chair
Assessment Lead
Social Committee member
Elementary Student Retreat Committee Member
Former Southeast Sector Steering Committee Member (Inquiry-Based Learning)
Former Bethlehem Catholic High School Junior Football - Head Coach
Former Bethlehem Catholic High School Golf - Head Coach
Timeline
Principal
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
08.2024 - Current
Vice Principal
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
08.2020 - 06.2024
Learning Assistance Teacher
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
08.2015 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division
09.2011 - 06.2015
Mental Health First-Aid
Teen Mental Health Go-To Educator
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Violence Threat Risk Assessment (Level 1 and Level 2)
Leading to Learn (2022-2023)
M.Ed - Education Administration
University Of Saskatchewan
Post- Degree Specialized Certificate - Special Education
University Of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Education - Elementary And Middle Years
University of Saskatchewan
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