Vicky Sahlin
I am a committed and enthusiastic educational leader with a focus on fostering a positive school environment. My strengths include building strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and community members, promoting teamwork, and cultivating a supportive culture. I possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and I am dedicated to continuous personal and professional development. Drawing from my experience as an experienced assistant principal and learning coach, I am capable of managing diverse responsibilities, addressing complex challenges, and dedicated to creating exceptional learning environments.
Professional Experience
Assistant Principal - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
Blackfalds, AB - 2016 - present
Pre-K-3, 450 students, 50 staff
Learning Coach - Wolf Creek Public Schools
2015 - 2016
Technology Leader - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2012 - 2015
Instructional Leader - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2013 - 2015
Grade Three Teacher - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2009 - 2015
Organizing Committee Member - Central Alberta 21st Century Technology & Learning Symposium
2011 - 2016
AISI Leader - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2011-2013
Grade Three Teacher - James S. McCormick School
2007-2009
Building Readers Co-author and Instructor - Wolf Creek Public Schools
2005 - 2013
Learning Enhancement and Learning Assistance Teacher - James S. McCormick School
2002 - 2007
Reading Intervention Coordinator - James S. McCormick School
2003-2009
Grade One Teacher - James S. McCormick School
1997-2002
Grades Two/Three combined class Teacher - Satinwood School
1996-1997
Grades Two to Six Music Teacher - Satinwood School
1996-1997
Principal/Grades One to Nine combined class Teacher - Leedale Hutterite Colony School
1994-1996
Blackfalds, AB - 2016 - present
Pre-K-3, 450 students, 50 staff
Learning Coach - Wolf Creek Public Schools
2015 - 2016
Technology Leader - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2012 - 2015
Instructional Leader - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2013 - 2015
Grade Three Teacher - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2009 - 2015
Organizing Committee Member - Central Alberta 21st Century Technology & Learning Symposium
2011 - 2016
AISI Leader - Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
2011-2013
Grade Three Teacher - James S. McCormick School
2007-2009
Building Readers Co-author and Instructor - Wolf Creek Public Schools
2005 - 2013
Learning Enhancement and Learning Assistance Teacher - James S. McCormick School
2002 - 2007
Reading Intervention Coordinator - James S. McCormick School
2003-2009
Grade One Teacher - James S. McCormick School
1997-2002
Grades Two/Three combined class Teacher - Satinwood School
1996-1997
Grades Two to Six Music Teacher - Satinwood School
1996-1997
Principal/Grades One to Nine combined class Teacher - Leedale Hutterite Colony School
1994-1996
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - City University, July 2005
Focus on Early Reading Intervention—with distinction
Bachelor of Education - Canadian Union College, 1994
Elementary Generalist Degree with an Early Childhood and a Philosophy minor— with distinction
Administrative Assistant Diploma - Reeves Business College, 1991
Focus on Early Reading Intervention—with distinction
Bachelor of Education - Canadian Union College, 1994
Elementary Generalist Degree with an Early Childhood and a Philosophy minor— with distinction
Administrative Assistant Diploma - Reeves Business College, 1991
Facilitator/Speaker/Trainer
- Assessment for Learning using a Digital Portfolio
- Our Journey with Daily 5 and the Daily CAFE - a school wide implementation
- Certified Trainer 7 Habits of Hightly Effective People
- The Power of a Classroom Blog
- Our Journey with Daily 3 Math
- Purposeful Use of Technology in the Classroom
- School-wide Literacy Strategies and Classroom Structures
- Building Readers - Co-Author and Trainer
- Reading Strategies That Work
- S.A.F.E. Curriculum Team-Presenter/Developer
- Word Study
- Wixie for Elementary
- Powerful Uses for Twitter
- Creating Excellent Learning Environments: Launching the Daily5/CAFE
- Audience = Engagement
- How to Get a Class Started Blogging
- 7Habits of Digital Citizenship - including a Livebinder
- Effective Reading Time
- Stress Free Reading at Home
- Ideas to Help Your Child at Home
- Multiple Intelligence
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- Mentor Teacher for student-teachers and new teachers
- Mentor Teacher for various Senior High work experience students
- Alberta Learning K-3 Diagnostic Resource Review
- Cooperating Teacher for a student-educational assistant
- Mentor Teacher for numerous observation students
- Mentor Teacher for many Junior High work experience students
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES
Wolf Creek Public Schools
Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
Alberta Teachers Association
- Boundry and School Configuration Committee for the Town of Blackfalds
- Assessment and Digital Portfolio Committee K-6
- U21C Project
- 21 Central Alberta Technology and Learning - Committee Member
Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
- Technology Team, 2009-2015
- Classroom book committee, 2009-2015
- 7 Habit Committee - 2009-2013
- Leader of U21C project
- Technology Team, 1997-2008
- Artist in Residency Committee, 2006-2007
- Site Based Decision Making Team, 1998-2006
- AISI Brain Research Team, 2000-2003
- Report Card Development Committee, 2001
Alberta Teachers Association
- Teachers Convention Board, 2000-2002
- Professional Development Committee, Secretary, 1998-2000
- Professional Development Committee, 1997-2000
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachment (SIVA)
- Daring to Lead (Brene Brown)
- Inspiring Leaders Program - Wolf Creek Public Schools
- Influencer
- Google Bootcamp
- Vulnerable Readers Summit
- Cognitive Coaching
- Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- Crutial Accountability
- The Daily 5/CAFE
- Belief Re-patterning TM Levels 1-3 and Practitioner Training
- Level ‘B’ Testing
- Imagine 21 - Lou Tice
- Early Reading Intervention
References
References will be included with my cover letter.
