About

GERALD
N. J. MERCER

To continue to work in the international education sector as a dynamic, effective school leader and mentor.

  • Expertise in Educational Leadership
  • Expertise in Curriculum Development
  • Expertise in Teaching and Learning
  • Qualified International School Inspector (Summer 2017)
  • Author of Children Books, Text Books, and Professional Guides
  • Technology Education
  • School Development Programming and Strategic Planning
  • Artist / Illustrator, Guitar Player

EXPERIENCE

2020

Senior specialist, emirates schools establishment, abu dhabi region, abu dhabi, united arab emirates. September 2020 – present.

  • Developed project materials to address significant systemic challenges
  • Offered support and counsel to senior leaders in the organization
  • Developed with a team a system for evaluating school employees
  • Worked as a contributing member of the country-wide Early Childhood Team initiative
  • Liaised and provided feedback to revisions of Early Childhood University Programs in the UAE
  • Worked as a member of the Arabic Literacy Assessment Team
  • Other duties as directed
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2020

Council 5 advisor, ministry of education, abu dhabi region, abu dhabi, united arab emirates. September 2018 – august 2020.

  • Mentored and advised Senior School Leaders, Cluster Leads, and Lead Principals as they developed their schools and their own leadership skills
  • Provided support as leaders prepared for formal school inspections
  • Facilitated Professional Development opportunities for senior school leaders
  • Provided direct feedback to schools at all levels as they sought to improve their performance
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March 2013 – August 2018.

Cluster manager, abu dhabi education council, al ain region, abu dhabi, united arab emirates.

  • Mentored School Leaders as they sought to develop their schools and their own skills
  • Evaluated school leader performance
  • Provided support for formal school inspections
  • Facilitated Professional Development opportunities for senior school leaders
  • Designed collegial, collaborative networks of professional educators
  • Designed, with colleagues, the collaborative school improvement model used in the Emirate
  • Worked collaboratively with other Cluster Managers to improve schools
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September 2006 - June 2012

Principal, vanier elementary school, eastern school district, st. John’s, nl.

  • Led a dynamic, high-achieving bilingual (French and English) school community as its principal
  • Hired and evaluated teachers
  • Engaged in School Development work within the school and as a mentor to others in the school system
  • Managed school-based budgets
  • Led School Councils and Fund-raising initiatives
  • Oversaw the development of local policies and procedures
  • Engaged in all aspects of school community communications
  • Wrote proposals for extra-curricular funding
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2000 - 2012

Directeur / principal, avalon east french language summer program, st. Andrew’s elementary school, st. John’s, nf.

  • Designed a summer program to support second-language learning for immersion students entering junior high school
  • Hired teachers
  • Evaluated teachers
  • Wrote and submitted follow-up reports
  • Managed a summer program budget and tuition collection
  • Designed student evaluation mechanisms and communication protocols for students
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September 1999 - June 2006

Principal, st. Andrew's elementary school, eastern school district, st. John's, nl.

  • Led a dynamic, low-achieving school community as it turned itself around as its principal
  • Hired and evaluated teachers
  • Engaged in School Development work within the school and as a mentor to others in the school system
  • Managed school-based budgets
  • Led School Councils and Fund-raising initiatives
  • Oversaw the development of local policies and procedures
  • Engaged in all aspects of school community communications
  • Wrote proposals for extra-curricular funding
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1984-1994

Directeur / principal, avalon east french language summer program, st. Andrew’s elementary school, st. John’s, nf.

  • Vice-principal, Upper Gullies Elementary School, Avalon East School Board (formerly the Conception Bay South Integrated School Board), Upper Gullies, NL. September 1994 - June 1999.
  • Vice-principal, Frank Roberts Intermediate School, Conception Bay South Integrated School Board, Foxtrap, NL. September 1993 - June 1994.
  • Elementary Program Coordinator, Conception Bay South Integrated School Board, Manuels, NL. September 1992 - June 1993.
  • Teacher, Paradise Elementary School, Paradise, NL. 1984 - 1992.
  • Special Education Teacher, A.P. Low Elementary School, Labrador City, NL. 1983 - 1984.
  • Teacher, A.P. Low Elementary School, Labrador City, NL. 1981 - 1983.
  • Teacher, North Star Primary School, Happy Valley, NL. 1981.
  • Student Teacher, Purford Green Infants School, Harlow, Essex, England. September - December 1980.
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EDUCATION

  • Tribal Education, England. International School Inspectors Certification Course. Qualified as an International School Inspector, August 2017.
  • Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. Executive Leadership Training, The Learning Partnership. One component of the program associated with the 2008 Canada’s Outstanding Principals Award, February 2008.
  • Oxford University, Oxford, England, Oxford Round Table on the Superintendency and Principalship. Discussed issues in education within an international perspective, July 2003.
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, MEd Program in Learning Resources (Technology). Thesis: Educational Change; School Improvement; Effective Schools; CTBS. Awarded the title "Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies" for academic excellence throughout the graduate program, October 1993.
  • University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Intensive Summer Institute in Energy and Environmental Education (Fellowship awarded to a select number of Canadian educators), July 1987.
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, BA(Ed), Primary Education concentration, minor in French, First Class Standing, May 1981.
  • Mount Pearl Central High School, Mount Pearl, NL, Grade 11 Honours High School Diploma, June 1976.
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PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE AFFILIATIONS

  • District Facilitator for School Development, Avalon East School District (2004)
  • Fellow of the Oxford University Round Table on the Superintendency and Principalship (2003)
  • Participated in an international round table conference at Oxford University in July 2003. Discussed and shared educational research with international colleagues.
  • Professional Development Alliance, Partnership of Newfoundland and Labrador Education Agencies (2002)
  • Principals’ Advisory Committee, Avalon East School District (2000-2004)
  • District Health Committee, Conception Bay South Integrated School Board (1993-94)
  • District Science Committee, Conception Bay South Integrated School Board (1993-94)
  • Provincial Grade Six Social Studies Committee, Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland (1990-92)
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Awards

  • 2008 Canada’s Outstanding Principals. The Learning Partnership. One of 33 awarded across Canada.
  • 1994 Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies. Memorial University of Newfoundland.
  • 1987 S.E.E.D.S. Fellowship.
  • 1976 Oddfellows Scholarship.
  • 1975 Bishop’s College Special Service Award; St. John’s Drama Festival Award of Merit; Lion’s Club Provincial Speak-off Finalist.
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