Terry EspejoCurriculum Vitae

For: Prince George School District 57

District Principal - Aboriginal Education

Academic Preparation

• Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta. English, Physical Education

• Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education. University of British Columbia. Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders.

• Master of Education. University of British Columbia. Educational Administration

Professional Experience

1. Secondary Teacher • October 1986 - Present - Prince George

School District # 57 • English, Math, Social Studies, Science,

Law 12, Geography 12, Learning Assistance, Alternate Education, Pre-Employment Program, Youth Corrections

Prof. Exp. Continued

2. Education Technical Advisor (First Nations Education Consultant)

• April 2002 - April 2003 - Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

• Authored proposals, Community Consultations on Education Services, Research on Carrier Sekani Education Authority

Prof. Exp. Continued

3. Elementary - Junior / Secondary School Principal.

• February 2000 - July 01. Namgis First Nation, T’lisalagi’lakw School. Alert Bay, British Columbia. (Leave of Absence from Prince George School District # 57).

• Comprehensive Language / Cultural Curriculum

• Pre-school, K - Grade 10, Alternate Education

Prof. Exp. Continued

4. Elementary-Junior Secondary School Principal

• August 1997 - August 1998. Takla Lake First Nation. Nuzwadeezulh Community School. Takla Lake, British Columbia. (Leave of Absence from Prince George School District # 57

• Introduced cultural programs in songs, dances and outdoor survival using community members

Prof. Exp. Continued

• Nuzwadeezulh Community School Continued:

• Pre-school, Kindergarten - Grade 10, Alternate Education, Adult Education

• Introduced technology to school infrastructure

Prof. Exp. Continued

5. Correctional Services Consultant• March 1990 - March 1993. BC Ministry

of Attorney General - Corrections Branch

• Prince George Youth Custody Center• Designed and implemented sports,

recreational, music and cultural programs

Prof. Exp. Continued

6. Work Experience / Recreational Coordinator - Alternate Education

• September 1984 - October 1986. Revelstoke School District # 19

• Designed and implemented recreational and work experience programs

Aboriginal Education Experience

• Prince George Secondary School Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network, Team Member. 2010 - present

• Purpose is to implement Aboriginal Culture to school activities and improve graduation rates

Aboriginal Education Experience

• Co-authored School Plan for Student success to identify strategies to increase Aboriginal students participation rates in work experience.

• Data collection is ongoing to examine trends in placement and successful completion rates.

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Aboriginal Education Experience

• Authored proposal for locally developed courses in Carrier Sekani First Nations cultural studies.

• Authored proposal for a school-based Outreach Program that would support “high risk” students to stay in school.

Aboriginal Education Experience Cont.

• Aboriginal Education Contact - Prince George District Teachers Association (2006 - 08)

• Prince George School District # 57 Aboriginal Education Board, Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Alternate Representative (2002 – 2003)

• Nechako Lakes School District # 91 First Nations Education Council Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Representative (2002 – 2003)

Aboriginal Education Experience Cont.

• First Nations Education Steering Committee - Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Alternate Representative (2002 - 2003)

• North Island College Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee Member (2000 – 01)

• School District 85 (Vancouver Island North) First Nations Graduation Task Force Member (2000 – 01)

Aboriginal Education Experience

• Authored T’lisalagi’lakw School External Evaluation Catalogue (2001); School Accredited by Ministry of Education Independent Schools Branch for four years.

• Participant BCTF First Nations Task Force Meetings. (1997)

• Faculty Associate - University of British Columbia Native Indian Teacher Education Program (1996)

Prof. Development / Activities

• Prince George District Teachers Association Involvement:- Executive Committee - Member at Large (2010 - present)- PGSS Union Staff Representative (2009 -

present)- PGSS Staff Committee Chair (2010 - present)

Prof. Development / Activities Continued

Prince George Teachers Association Involvement:

• British Columbia Teachers FederationWorkshop Facilitator on Classroom

Management (2010 - present)• BCTF Income Security Committee Member

(2010 - present)• BCTF Research Team Member on Staff

Committees (1997)

Prof. Development / Activities Continued

• Teacher Mentor for beginning teachers - Prince George School District (2009 - 10)

• PGSS Pre-Employment Program Department contact / head (2009 - 11)

• Co-authored internal review / evaluation of Camp Trapping Young Offenders Rehabilitation Program as a teacher (1989).

Prof. Development / Activities Continued

Attended seminars on:- Teaching Critical Thinking Skills- Social Skills Training- Certified Critical Incident Stress Management- Certified Occupational First Aid Level 2- Certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Prof. Development / Activities Continued

Attended seminars on:- Standardized and Curriculum-based

assessments- Assessment for Learning / Formative

Assessments- Individualized Educational Plan Development- Teacher Expectations and Student

Achievement

Hobbies and Interests

• Level 3 Canoeing Certificate• Level 2 National Coaching Certification(gymnastics, volleyball, basketball)• Member of varsity teams in high school

and college (basketball, volleyball and wrestling)

• Class 4 Unrestricted Professional Drivers’ License

Hobbies and Interests

• Enjoy chess, playing guitar, outdoor activities

• Prince George Folk Festival Volunteer

• Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department member

References

1. Sherry Thibault, Principal

Prince George Secondary School

(250) 562 - 6441 (Business)

2. Marlene Erickson, Chairperson

Prince George School District # 57, Aboriginal Education Board

(250) 562 - 5848 (Business)

References

3. Kap Manhas, Vice-principalPrince George Secondary School(250) 562 - 6441 (Business)

4. Paige French, Aboriginal Education WorkerPrince George Secondary School (250) 562 - 6441 (Business)

References

5. Sandra Teegee, Education Councilor (ex-officio), Takla Lake First Nation(250) 564-0291 (Business)(250) 564-3923 (Residence)

6. Ann Abraham, School Trustee (ex-officio)Takla Lake First Nation(250) 614-0025 (Residence)(250) 617-4653 (Cell)

References

7. Beth Hunter, TeacherPrince George Secondary School(250) 562-6441 (Business)

8. Marilyn Ireland, Teaching AssistantPrince George Secondary School250-562-6441 (Business)