Eileen Erasmus

gerasmus@theedge.ca

Professional Education Master of Science in Educational Leadership, University of New England, in progress Bachelor of Education (Great Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, June 2000 Deans Honour Roll 1999 & 2000 Saskatchewan Teachers Federation Most Distinguished Graduate Award Saskatchewan Teachers College Scholarship University Undergraduate Scholarship Teacher Education Diploma, Arctic College, June 1994 Best Attendance Award

Additional Courses / Awards Educational Leadership Program GNWT Team Leader July 2013 Educational Leadership Program GNWT Certificate of Eligibility as Principal in the Northwest Territories, 2008 & 2009 Prime Ministers Award for Teaching Excellence, 2009 St. Francis Xavier University Masters Level Course Administration First Nations Education, 2002

Professional Experience 2011 - Current YK School District No. 1 Kalemi Dene School, Ndilo, NT School Principal Responsible for creating and maintain a healthy and positive school environment that supports high levels of learning for all students Lead the school and community in making collaborative decisions for improved teaching and learning Ensure that classroom teachers have the support and resources required to implement programs Responsible for student discipline when required Responsible for planning and implementing building improvements and maintenance Spokesperson for Kalemi Dene School

2008 2011

Program Support Teacher Responsible for assisting teachers in creating Student Support Plans (SSPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Important member of the school leadership team Assisted the Principal in maintaining a positive learning environment, manned the school office and provided discipline as required Coordinated appointments with various services including Public Health, OT and Speech Supervised the Leadership and Resiliency Program Supervised the hot lunch and catering programs

2000 2008

Classroom Teacher Various Multi-Grade Classrooms from Grade 1 12 Planned and delivered differentiated classroom lessons based on the Dene Kede and GNWT Department of Education Curricula Utilized summative and formative assessment strategies to direct instruction and prepared reports as required Organized, maintained and managed a classroom Responsible for the education, health and well-being of students in my care

1994-1996

Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Dettah, NT Early Childhood Education Teacher Prepared and implemented classroom activities that reflected Dogrib language and Dene culture Supervised and trained Classroom Assistant Operated and maintained school bus

1994-1996

Aurora College & Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Ndilo, NT Adult Educator Team taught adult learners from beginner reader to Grade 12 level Provided counseling services as required

Professional Development Professional Learning Communities Summit! Current Formative Assessment Practices ! Virtues Education ! Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder ! Smart Board Training ! Technology in the Classroom ! Project CRISS ! First Aid ! Leadership & Resiliency Program Volunteer Yellowknife Association for Community Living Gumboot Rally Volunteer, 2008 2013 Yellowknife Association of Concerned Citizens for Seniors, 2008 - 2010 Supervising Teacher for ACTE Internship II, 2003 - 2004 Supervising Teacher for ACTE Internship II, 2002 - 2003 NWTTA YK No. 1 Professional Development Committee, 2001 2002

Hobbies & Interests Life-long Learning ! Wiilideh Yatti (Dene Language) ! Reading ! Travelling ! Healthy Eating ! Our Dogs References available upon request