Heather Sparks
Pickering,Ontario
Summary
Passionate about creating positive and productive working environnments, I am currently looking to explore new job opportunities. Having acquired numerous transferable skills through both paid and unpaid positions, I am excited to embrace new challenges and make a positive contribution. Bringing a wealth of experience where excellent communication skills were essential, I am also reliable, organised and highly motivated. With a strong work ethic and high personal standards, I am enthusiastic and able to quickly acquire new skills and collaborate with colleagues.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Oxfordshire County Council
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through positive communication
- Mentored student teachers in their learning journey
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents
- Excellent independent planning and organisational skills implemented to a consistently high standard
- Strong knowledge and effective use of a variety of computing programs to maintain accurate records and to report to parents and colleagues
Art Technician and Displays Coordinator
Our Lady's Abingdon, Catholic School
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for technical support within department and management of all internal school displays
- Positive and proactive communication throughout all academic and administrative departments
- Organized, sourced, ordered and restocked supplies
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and effectively
- Skilled at working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated with ability to use initiative
- Development of creative and practical skills to curate art gallery exhibitions as well as internal displays
Assistant Housemistress - Unpaid
Radley College
01.2006 - 07.2016
- Efficient support and organisation for a busy boarding house for 70 teenage boys
- Self-motivated, proactive and highly skilled at multi-tasking
- Positive and supportive communication with boys, staff and parents.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced and changeagble environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Primary Teacher
The Manor Prep School
09.2001 - 01.2005
- Established positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues through supportive and clear communication
- Designed, implemented and evaluated daily lessons
- Fostered a positive, professional and supportive classroom environment for pupils and colleagues
- Worked collaboratively across departments and whole school to ensure optimal outcomes
Primary Teacher
Oxfordshire County Council
09.1999 - 08.2001
- Developed positive and supportive rapport and communication with pupils and families of diverse backgrounds
- Maintained a nurturing and effective learning environment for children with a variety of educational learning needs
- Designed, implemented and evaluated individualised learning programs and experiences for pupils
Office Administrator and Marketing Assistant
Radcliffe Medical Press
11.1996 - 08.1999
- Clear and effective communication with clients and customers by phone, email, or in-person
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information
- Assistant to both financial and marketing directors
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability for marketing and communications department
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education
Westminster College
Oxford, England07.1999
Bachelor's of Physical Education - Kinesiology -
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB05.1996
Skills
- Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships
- Proactive and clear communication skills
- Ability and enthusiasm to learn new skills and work collaboratively with colleagues
- Ability to use own initiative to maximise productivity and efficiency
- Reliable, punctual, organised and with high personal standards for professionalism
Timeline
Teacher
Oxfordshire County Council
01.2017 - 07.2024
Art Technician and Displays Coordinator
Our Lady's Abingdon, Catholic School
09.2015 - 12.2016
Assistant Housemistress - Unpaid
Radley College
01.2006 - 07.2016
Primary Teacher
The Manor Prep School
09.2001 - 01.2005
Primary Teacher
Oxfordshire County Council
09.1999 - 08.2001
Office Administrator and Marketing Assistant
Radcliffe Medical Press
11.1996 - 08.1999
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education
Westminster College
Bachelor's of Physical Education - Kinesiology -
University of New Brunswick
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