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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)