Christine Irving

Experience

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  Island Academy International

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2012

  •Organized and supervised of the International Baccalaureate Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) program.•Established strategic links between the school and local community and international organizations.•Directed and advised students, instructors and organizations to ensure CAS requirements were accurately fulfilled. •Acted as a point of contact for students, volunteers and organizations.•Coordinated volunteer assignments for students.•Enabled students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through experience.•Conducted progress and exit interviews with students.•Maintained records of each student’s CAS activities and learning goal achievement. Show less •Taught the following coursesInternational Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard LevelAdvanced Mathematics CXC CourseGrade 10 – 11 CXC MathematicsGrades 7 – 9 Integrated MathematicsGrade 12 Ontario Diploma Program - Advanced Functions/Calculus and Vectors•Creativity Action and Service Coordinator.•Participated in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) accreditation process which included writing extensive course outlines, training, interviews and a site visit from the IB organization.•Assisted the Head of School with development of the secondary school’s timetable, examination timetables and graduations ceremonies.•As Yearbook Supervisor I oversaw the production of the yearbook, including ordering, selling, designing the layout and theme and editing. Show less

  • Creativity Action and Service Coordinator

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Lead Mathematics Teacher

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2012
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  St. Timothy's School

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  •Taught the following coursesInternational Baccalaureate Mathematics Higher LevelInternational Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard Level International Baccalaureate Mathematics Studies Standard LevelIntegrated Mathematics Extended Grades 9 & 10 Integrated Mathematics Core Grade 10•Managed weekly department meetings, advised new teachers, built positive and productive working relationships, and ensured the standards of the department and school were being executed and maintained.•Managed curriculum development which included organizing and archiving existing documents, horizontal and vertical planning, and aligning curriculum with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) standards.•Presented regularly to board members, donors, and potential students and actively participated in open house and student recruitment events.•Assisted with out of state and international student course placement. •Form Dean•Held membership on the Curriculum Committee•Held membership on the Council of International Schools accreditation committee •Held membership on the Middle Years Programme development team•Head of Student Residences•Math Club Supervisor•Coached: Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Ice Hockey, Junior Varsity Lacrosse Show less •Helped identify and assist students experiencing academic or personal difficulties and ensure necessary support was provided.•Communicated with students regularly to ensure academic requirements were being fulfilled and to obtain feedback for improvements to programs. •Advised on individual education plans.•Provided orientation, coaching and feedback to students elected into leadership positions.•Managed and worked collaboratively with student prefects, residential staff and the Student Life Department.•Organized, planned and executed the move out processes of all students and closing down of the residences. Show less

  • Chair of Mathematics

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Form Dean and Head of Student Residences

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
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  The International Baccalaureate

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Examiner

  Mark externally assessed work and moderate internally assessed work of Mathematic Standard Level International Baccalaureate Diploma students.

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  Island Academy International

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Chair of Mathematics

  •Taught the following coursesInternational Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard Level International Baccalaureate Mathematics Studies Standard Level Grade 10 – 11 CXC Mathematics•Managed curriculum development which included organizing and archiving existing documents, horizontal and vertical planning.•Integrated technology into department practices and curricula, provided technological support to teachers in the department and developed online resources for students.•Rewrote the course outlines for the 5 year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme reevaluation process.•Student Council and Prefect Supervisor. Show less

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  Queen's University

  Oct 2015 - now

  Responsible for directing and managing the activities of the QHS (Queen’s Health Sciences) Operations portfolio, including the Dean's office administrative team, facilities and project management, space management, and strategic projects to improve operations of the Faculty.• Cultivate inclusion, diversity, and a service culture aligned with the Faculty's mission.• Develop, manage, and execute key projects aligned with Dean's priorities, such as: -Administrative and project lead for the $2M (TERF funded) Discovery Lab project. -Administrative lead for space functions related to the QHS Lakeridge Expansion project in the Durham Region. -Administrative and project lead for the School of Nursing Simulation Lab Expansion project• Administrative lead of QHS Covid Working Group, collaborating with Public Health and hospital partners to ensure uninterrupted education of health professionals through provincial-wide shutdowns. Faculty representative on both the Fall Planning Operations Group and the Guidelines / Health and Safety Sub-Group of the Campus Operations Group • Manage and implement change to achieve the budget targets set by the faculty.• Led the QHS space review, resulting in $500K annual savings in addition to improved utilization and organization of space.• Lead workplace health, safety, and security initiatives with the QHS Health and Safety Committee.• Severing as Dean Philpott’s delegate on the Campus Master Plan Advisory Committee• Directed staff, offered guidance, coaching, and managed performance standards. Show less Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of a Dean's Office within QHS. Provided administrative and analytical support to the Dean in a variety of areas. Coordinated activities on the Dean's behalf and acted as a liaison to senior management across campus.• Provided comprehensive senior-level executive support to the Dean, managing sensitive subjects, planning activities, and preparing confidential documents.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, facilitating communication and implementing strategic initiatives.• Orchestrated the Dean's schedule, meetings, and engagements, optimizing time management and logistical coordination.• Led administrative staff, offering guidance, overseeing work assignments, and maintaining high-quality output.• Ensured adherence to policies, promoted diversity and inclusion, and contributed to strategic planning and process improvement. Show less • Provided advice to the Dean, Vice-Deans, Associated Deans and Heads of Departments on the relevant procedures set out in the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) Collective Agreement, the University Senate documents and Human Resources policies, as well as those policies established by the Southeastern Ontario Medical Organization (SEAMO) and the affiliated teaching hospitals.• Oversaw the academic appointment process, the reappointment/renewal, tenure, promotion process and the administration of academic leaves.• Oversaw the headship/director searches and appointment processes and oversaw the coordination of search committees for directors of centers and deans.• Revised and created efficiencies in the clinical faculty appointment process including overseeing the development and launch of a new online appointment tool. • Advised senior administration on immigration issues and prepared applications for labour market assessments in collaboration with the Faculty Recruitment Office. • Planned, prioritized and managed the work of the Staffing Office, including managing the performance of supervised staff, assessing staff training and development needs, and investigating, addressing and resolving employee relation issues. Show less • Responsible for the organization and planning of the office including facilitating the daily activities of the Dean and monitoring various complex projects and initiatives. • Drafted sensitive and confidential correspondence and documentation for the Dean.• Maintained an effective system to bring forward projects and documents to ensure specific timelines were met and coordinated with other senior stakeholder within a broader framework.• Served as the key administrative liaison between the Dean’s office and the offices of the Principal and Vice Principals; the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; the Chief Executive Officers of the major affiliated teaching hospitals; as well as professional medical associations. • Performed office management duties and participated in administrative planning and the development of procedures and policies. This included responsibility for human resources activities relating to support staff such as supervision, interviewing and hiring procedures, authorizing leaves, evaluations and training, delegating tasks and coordinating workflow.• Led special projects and supported executive committees. Show less Standardized Patient Program (SPP)•Responsible for the overall development and administration of the SPP including planning, promoting and evaluating the program, managing information and communication.•Primary point of contact for the program which involves working closely with key stakeholders: associates dean, term directors, course directors, faculty and staff.•Recruit, screen and select Standardized Patients; coordinate their training; orient them to their sessions; monitor and evaluate their activity in education sessions; develop and implement training sessions; and make Human Resource decisions. •Work in close consultation with stakeholders from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Rehabilitation Therapy in planning activities involving Standardized Patients •Collect and analyze program statistics, prepare SPP reports and presentations as required. •In collaboration with the key stakeholders, make decisions regarding the allocation of the SPP resources.•Monitor the budget and produce financial reports for the finance team and associate dean.•Provide work direction and guidance to administrative staff.Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)•Coordinate the administration of all Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical formative and summative OSCEs including scheduling, designing exam formats, preparing and implementing procedures for exam day.•Work with each chief examiner to develop all aspects of their exam - 6 month process per exam•Responsible for oversight of the exam on exam day, including coordinating 30 Standardized Patients, 30 examiners, 100 students and support staff.•Troubleshoot when necessary in collaboration with key stakeholders.•Produces post-exam reports based upon post hoc analysis and quality and process reports.•Liaises with chief examiners to determine remediation requirements and coordinates remediation sessions as required.•Provide work direction and guidance to administrative staff. Show less •Update and develop documentation such as FluidSurverys, clerkship rubrics, directed individual learning tracking, student learning event tracking and course evaluations. •Analyze course evaluation data and prepare thematic analysis of courses as required.•Assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of Faculty Development workshops and programs including the Curricular Leaders Retreat. •Responsible for establishing and maintaining filing systems and databases.•Provide administrative support to related Committees including scheduling, room booking, ordering food, preparation of agenda and related correspondence/materials, minute taking and follow up on action items. •Assist with organizational flow of projects and coordinating with the Educational Team to ensure adherences to project schedule timelines.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), MEdTech, Doodle, •FluidSurverys and other computer programs.•Produce Newsletters for education development and conduct literature searches to assist Educational Team. •Prepare Power Point presentations, research posters and other publication formats.•Communicate with large groups of students and faculty; maintain communications with stakeholders on multiple topics, collect and collating responses; organizes and synthesizes responses and report to Educational Team members.•Perform customer service duties including answering the phone and greeting visitors; liaise with many individuals, provide general information and direct queries to the appropriate individual. 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  • Director of Operations, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Office Manager, Dean's Office, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Senior Staffing Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Executive Assistant, Dean, Facuty of Health Sciences

    May 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Program Manager of Standardized Patients & Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

    Dec 2015 - May 2016

  • Project Assistant, Educational Development - Undergraduate Medical School, School of Medicine

    Oct 2015 - Dec 2015