Judy Sparkes
CALGARY,Alberta
Summary
Encouraging leader/teacher with talents for team building, leading and motivating. Is proficient in using interpersonal skills and sound judgment when leading or interacting with others.
Cares for students of different learning levels and backgrounds and is always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Operations
RN Engineering Inc.
01.2014 - 09.2021
- Ensured regulatory compliance with industry standards, minimizing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties or sanctions.
- Fostered strong communication channels between departments to facilitate information sharing and promote collaborative problemsolving.
- Mentored junior team members in their career development, providing guidance and support to cultivate future leaders within the organization.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Led change management efforts to successfully implement new policies, procedures, and technologies throughout the organization.
Lay Counsellor
C3 Church Calgary West
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Enhanced well-being by providing empathetic support and guidance in individual counseling sessions.
- Improved clients coping skills with tailored stress management techniques and mindfulness exercises.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress for personal growth.
Risk Management Officer
Calgary Fiddlers
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Reduced risk exposure by analyzing and mitigating potential threats to the organization and the minors involved in the organization.
- Streamlined risk assessment processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness in identifying vulnerabilities.
- Established comprehensive risk management frameworks, ensuring organizational adherence to industry best practices.
- Managed portfolio of insurance policies, ensuring adequate coverage against various types of risks faced by the organization.
- Delivered timely and accurate reporting on key risk metrics to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making processes at the highest level.
Homeschool Teacher
The Center For Learning At Home
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Implemented hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities for improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Adapted curriculum to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring all students had equal access to educational materials.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity by incorporating stimulating topics outside traditional subject matter into lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling And Childhood Education
Briercrest College And Seminary
Caronport, SK04.1988
Skills
- Intuitive Teacher and Counsellor
- Interactive, Creative and Caring
- Risk Management
- Performance Metrics
- Organizational Development
- Human Resources
- Management Team Building
- Leadership Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lay Counsellor
C3 Church Calgary West
02.2016 - 02.2018
VP Operations
RN Engineering Inc.
01.2014 - 09.2021
Risk Management Officer
Calgary Fiddlers
10.2013 - 06.2016
Homeschool Teacher
The Center For Learning At Home
09.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling And Childhood Education
Briercrest College And Seminary
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