Simon Moreton D.Ed

Experience

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  A Class Academy

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2005

  English Teacher (EFL Instructor)

  Taught Business English and Conversational English to Adults.Taught grammar, comprehension, essay composition, conversational English to Junior and High School Students.

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  Isummasaqvik School

  Apr 2005 - Jun 2006

  Chemistry/Physics/Ecology/Special Education Teacher

  Academic Instructor for Chemistry/Physics, Ecology, English, Social Studies, Special Education, Study methods, in an ESL multi-level classroom Extra curricular activities: Ran the Computer club and after school hockey

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  Huamei International School

  Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  English Teacher

  Taught essay composition, short story writing, and debating.Extra curricular Activities: Ran English Corner.

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  Dalian Maple Leaf High School

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2010

  Science Department Head and Science Teacher

  Lead a team of 12 teachers in creating resources, implementing standardized testing, and successfully implementing effective teaching practices to fulfill the BC Science curriculum in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics. Mentored new teachers in classroom management strategies, development of resources, and how to bridge cultural and language barriers to successfully teach the Sciences in an EFL environment.Academic Instructor for Science 10, Chemistry 11, Math 11, and Information Technology 10 & 11 (Feb 08–July 2009)Extra curricular activities: Helped run the soccer and baseball after school clubs. Show less

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  Lutsel K'e Dene School

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  High School Teacher for all subjects

  Academic Instructor for Experimental Science, Math, English, Social Studies, Northern Studies, and CALM (Grades 10, 11, and 12 for all courses).Implemented Smart Assessment to test student language and writing abilityDeveloped individualized education plans (IEP) to accommodate exceptional studentsBird-house Project: a hands-on performance assessment where students demonstrated their understanding of grade 10 math.Arranged for students to present to government officials in Yellowknife regarding environmental issues within the community – concepts learned as part of the Science, Social studies, and Northern studies courses Show less

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  Dalian Maple Leaf High School (BC Offshore school)

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  Biology/Chemistry Teacher and Science 10 Department Leader

  Lead a team of 12 teachers in creating resources, developing standardized testing, and successfully implementing effective teaching practices to teach our 600 students Developed and taught using a Moodle platform that integrates online resources, Powerpoint, video clips, pod casts, and online practice quizzes and testsDeveloped and implemented a reading comprehension platform that encourages students to read about new developments in the Sciences.Gave Teacher Training Seminar to both Chinese and BC staff (approx. 120 teachers) on how to bridge language and cultural barriers to successfully reach and teach the Sciences in an EFL environmentProvided teacher mentorship and guidance for new teachers teaching the Sciences.Extracurricular: Ran the Science Club and Tutorial also helped the English Ambassadors' club. Show less

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  Shanghai United International School

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Vice Principal

  Working with a team of 18 BC teachers and 12 Chinese teachers deliver the BC high school program to Chinese nationals.Accomplishments:• Implemented and maintained the Moodle platform (Learning Management System) for teacher and student use. Setup and mentored teachers in developing and managing their own Moodle platform and provided troubleshooting support to ensure the platform ran smoothly and efficiently. • Initiated, developed, and implemented a peer tutoring program in math where stronger students in advanced grades tutor weaker students in lower grades to help better prepare them for the provincial exam.•Developed and implemented a Blended Learning teaching platform to promote success in Provincial examinable courses • Initiated, developed, and implemented a Big Brother/Big Sister mentoring program where students who are at-risk can work with a positive role model to guide them on the right path to success.• Initiated and implemented the school-wide anti-bullying and plagiarism prevention programsDuties:• Restorative discipline and behavioural support• Career Guidance • Entrance Examination Coordinator and Data Analysis• School-wide anti-bullying and plagiarism prevention coordinator • Scheduling of exams and invigilation of both in-school and electronic provincial exams • Assisted with timetabling and schedule building • Registrar (TRAX Data Transfers/TESS Student Management Program/ Transcripts)• Teaching duties: Science 10, Chemistry 11, and Math 10 Show less

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  Frontier School Division

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Principal

  Working with a team of 40 teachers in implementing best teaching practices that promote literacy, numeracy, and technology integration.

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  Prairie Rose School Division No. 8

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2020

  Principal Foremost School

  Foremost school is a K to 12 public school with 175 students and a staff of 14. We provide the highest quality of Alberta education to our students, and our students have scored extremely high on our APORI results which have continued to rise during my three years as Principal of Foremost. With students now competing and succeeding in national Science competitions and being accepted in the Education Minister’s Youth Council, we have definitely raised the bar of what is possible and what it means to be a Foremost student. Show less

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  Prairie Rose School Division No 8

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  Principal of Rural Futures

  Rural Futures was established in response to student and parent demand for an online platform to keep children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our K to 9 online school offers Canadian students, both domestically and abroad, a quality education, instruction and support using the prescribed Alberta curricula. Rural Futures pride ourselves, and our students, on being adaptable and innovative critical thinkers who understand that these 21st century skills are essential for students to excel and that the online method in which they are delivered is the future of education. We are happy to be at the forefront of this educational evolution and leading the way with the best online learning platform available to date. Show less

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  Principal at Prairie Rose School Division No. 8

  Apr 2021 - now

  Principal of Prairie Mennonite School (Medicine Hat) and Redcliff Mennonite Schools

  As the principal of both the Prairie Mennonite school - a K to 9 school located in Medicine Hat and the Redcliff Mennonite Alternative Program School - a Grade 10 to 12 school located in Redcliff, our students are getting a high quality education that prioritizes Low German language learning and integrates English Language Learning techniques, the application of knowledge, and the development and refinement of vocational skills to fully engage our students in their learning.