Edwin Bryson
High School Teacher at TMS School Official- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certificate in International School Leadership
Principal's Training Center, London, UK
Experience
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TMS School Official
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Teacher
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Sep 2017 - Present
Selected teaching highlights include: IB Economics: • Consistently met International Baccalaureate’s global mean in teaching of college-level micro, macro, and global economics curriculum. IB Spanish ab initio: • Promoted immersive language learning by designing and teaching fundamentals of Spanish using concept-based and inquiry based learning supported through online tools and resources. IB Theory of Knowledge • Engaged students in critical thinking, comparative studies, and global-mindedness using concept-based and inquiry based learning supported through online tools resources. MYP Mathematics: • Supported students in mastering fundamental numeracy, critical thinking, and application of mathematical concepts in the IB Middle Years programme. Technology Integration • Driving force for technology integration; mentoring and teaching staff a variety of software applications and supporting the formation of the school’s technology vision. Co-curricular DECA Business Club Advisor, Strummers Club Advisor, Cross-country Show less
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Braemar College
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Teacher
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
Business Management: • Promoted learning for second language learners by designing and teaching fundamentals of business administration using blended learning and differentiated learning paths. Mathematics: • Engaged remedial second language learners through personalized and self-paced learning Computer Science and Multimedia: • Promoted practical learning by designing and teaching fundamentals of computer science and multimedia using project-oriented learning, problem-based learning, and blended learning. Show less
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Greenwood College School
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice Principal, Teacher and Staff Development
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2016
Managed teacher and staff evaluation and professional development program, assisted in teacher recruitment, and oversaw teacher mentoring, coaching, and evaluation programs. • Drove continuous improvement through multiple initiatives, including: • Promotion of research-based, job-embedded professional development program. • Design and piloting of administrative staff evaluation model and tools. • Creation of leadership development model for middle and senior leaders. • Supported growth in alignment with school values and mission by contributing to planning and execution of Five-Year Strategic Plan as member of senior leadership team. • Upgraded skills and improved performance of teacher at risk of termination by identifying deficiencies, providing constructive feedback, and collaborating with teacher on performance improvement plan. • Met all required standards for school accreditation by overseeing extensive preparation; organized Internal Audit Report, created dedicated execution team, and planned three-day visit by auditors. • Reduced audit preparation time by 90 per cent (employees) and 60 per cent (leaders) by using Google Docs to create notes and guiding questions to expedite compilation of responses and facts. • Commended by national accrediting body for coordination of internal evaluation report and school’s successful accreditation process. Show less
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Head of Information and Communication Technology
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
Managed IT infrastructure and school-wide technology integration as well as supervising IT support staff (network, web development, help desk) and implementing benchmarking and best practices. • Elevated and integrated technology use by creating and implementing IT development plan, comprising infrastructure, staffing, professional development, and curriculum. • Optimized resources through careful planning and management of capital and operational IT budgets. • Increased effectiveness of technology use by training staff in core IT skills and tools including Google Apps for Education and PowerSchool (school information system). • Met re-accreditation requirements and provided full technology curriculum to all teachers by researching global best practices and drafting comprehensive curriculum from scratch. Show less
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St. Dominic´s International School
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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IB Diploma Coordinator
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
Created and implemented development plan for IB program, mentored and appraised Heads of Department, Head of Year, and teachers, and reported / presented to Board of Governors. • Ensured compliance with International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) by administering / communicating about enrollment, examinations, special dispensations, and inquiries. • Maximized student success by managing course selection process for incoming students, as well as using learner-centred, higher-order thinking methodologies to teach courses including: • Business Management • Economics • Theory of Knowledge • Informed student decision-making by supervising Careers Counselling services for university course selections, personality profiling, testing, and applications. • Built parent engagement through information sessions, teacher-parent conferences, electronic communication, and individual meetings. • Promoted continuous improvement by managing professional development budget and program for staff in support of learning and external accreditation. • Achieved university placement rate 20 per cent above IB Diploma pass rate, despite low student results, by working extra hours meeting with students and parents to secure placements. Show less
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High School Socials Teacher and Grade Level Team Leader
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Aug 2004 - Jun 2010
High School Teacher Selected teaching highlights include: Business Management / Accounting: • Promoted practical learning by designing and teaching fundamentals of business administration using project-oriented learning, problem-based learning, and case-study methods. Advanced Placement Economics: • Consistently surpassed College Board’s global mean in teaching of college-level micro and macro curriculum. Music Appreciation and Theory: • Engaged students by re-designing levels I / II and designing level III to effectively teach rudiments of music theory, history of modern music, live performance, composition, recording, and analysis. Team Leader, Grade 12 (2006 to 2010) • Coordinated grade-level team, parent-teacher conferences, monitored student academic / social issues, and acted as liaison for 140 students. • Built student agency by creating new process for student-led conferences, developing and executing student-led Elective Courses Fair, and implementing online calendar system. Improved staff collaboration through adoption of Google Apps Education. Technology Integration • Driving force for technology integration; mentoring and teaching staff a variety of software applications and supporting the formation of the school’s technology vision. • Advanced IT integration by researching and piloting online learning system, successfully advocating for creation of IT Integration Specialist role, and opening WiFi access to all students. • Increased effectiveness of technology use by teachers by leading workshops on tools including Wikis, online surveys, anti-plagiarism software, Web 2.0 and the 21st century classroom. • Optimized technology use by administering school-wide systems including TurnItIn.com, Google Apps, and Calcium Calendars, and researching, and deploying EDU2.0 learning management system. Show less
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Celestica
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Canada
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager
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Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
Managed all aspects for over $30M of accounts working in a leadership role with cross functional teams• Analyzed and managed customer forecasts and orders to ensure supply continuity, customer satisfaction, quality assurance, inventory control and timely collection• Project Leader for the transfer of all operations from Monterrey to Asia; coordinated all aspects of capital equipment and materials transfer to 3 new Asian sites between various departments across three plants• Trained management and staff on business processes and software use such as Excel, Power Point, and web-based conferencing Show less
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Production Program Manager, Staff Marketing Analyst, Inside Sales Representative
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Sep 1998 - Jul 2001
Production Program Manager (2001 to 2002)• Managed over $30M in accounts – analyzing forecasts and orders, leading international, cross-departmental projects, and training management and staff – in leadership role with cross-functional teams.Inside Sales Representative, Staff Marketing Analyst (1998 to 2001)• Created new tools – databases, ERP system – re-engineered processes, and trained management and staff on software and application of new business models as well as serving as special projects leader. Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2006
State University of New York at Buffalo
Master of Science (MSc), Education -
1996 - 1998
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Technology Strategy -
1990 - 1996
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
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