Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Areas of Interest
Professional Development
VIA Character Strengths
Recently Read Books
Timeline
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John (Jack) Bissonnette

Aurora

Summary

I intend to obtain an educational leadership position in an educational organization that values social equity, the power of diversity, architectural innovation, and holistic student success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

AXL Academy
08.2022 - Current

- Instructional and Professional Development Leader

- Strategic Planning for the Organization

- Evaluation and Management of Staff

- Culture, Restorative Practices, and Social Emotional Learning Leader

- Recruitment, Hiring, and Compliance Management

Curriculum Consultant

Expeditionary Learning
02.2024 - Current

- Consulted curriculum writers of EL's High School Crew Curriculum

- Provided expertise in Social Emotional Learning competencies

Volunteer

Shanti Bhavan Children's Project
06.2018 - Current

- Computers, Social Studies, English, and Science Teacher (G3-G7)

- Physical Training Leader (G6-G12)

- College Students' Stateside Mentor

- English and Writing Virtual Tutor (G6-G12)

Dean

AXL Academy
07.2021 - 08.2023

- Restorative Justice, Behavior, and Discipline Leader and Facilitator

- Elementary School Supervisor and Evaluator (KG-G4)

- MTSS Committee Leader and Facilitator

- Attendance Committee Leader and Facilitator

- Faculty Wellness Committee Leader and Facilitator

- Student Culture Leader and Advocate

Associate Activities and Athletics Director

American International School Chennai
07.2017 - 06.2021

- After School Activities Leader and Coordinator (PK-8)

- Middle School Sports Coordinator (6-8)

- Wellbeing Steering Committee Leader (K-12)

- Elementary Physical Education Teacher (K-5)

- Vision Projects Committee Leader (week-long PBL in the ES)

- Elementary Principal Search Committee Leader

ES & MS Physical Education Teacher

American International School Kuwait
07.2015 - 06.2017

- Physical Education Teacher

- Curriculum Development Committee Participant

- Intramural Recess Game Leader

- Varsity Basketball Coach

- Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

Special Education Paraprofessional

Liberty Oaks Elementary
01.2015 - 07.2015

- 1-to-1 Autism Paraprofessional

- Running Club Leader

- Classroom Inclusion Advocate and Paraprofessional


Education

Ph.D. - General Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2022

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
05.2014

Certification

  • Principal Certification - CO
  • Physical Education - MO
  • Health Education - MO
  • Special Education - MO

Areas of Interest

  • Measuring Wellbeing - SEL
  • Academic Motivation
  • Justice, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Experiential or Play-based Learning
  • Online & Blended Learning
  • Data, Research, & Spreadsheets

Professional Development

  • Title IX
  • LETRS - Lexia Learning
  • Crisis Prevention
  • Threat Assessment
  • Sheltered Instruction- SIOP
  • International Baccalaureate - PYP
  • Adaptive Schools
  • Cognitive Coaching
  • Mindful Schools
  • Responsive Classroom
  • Positive Education

VIA Character Strengths

1. Hope

2. Creativity

3. Gratitude

4. Perseverance

5. Judgment

Recently Read Books

Caste: The Origins of our Discontents - Isabella Wilkerson

Choosing Diversity - Lance Izumi

The Infinite Game - Simon Sinek

The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt

A Promised Land - Barack Obama

Timeline

Curriculum Consultant

Expeditionary Learning
02.2024 - Current

Principal

AXL Academy
08.2022 - Current

Dean

AXL Academy
07.2021 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Shanti Bhavan Children's Project
06.2018 - Current

Associate Activities and Athletics Director

American International School Chennai
07.2017 - 06.2021

ES & MS Physical Education Teacher

American International School Kuwait
07.2015 - 06.2017

Special Education Paraprofessional

Liberty Oaks Elementary
01.2015 - 07.2015

Ph.D. - General Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Columbia College

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

William Jewell College
John (Jack) Bissonnette