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Mark Parratt

Mark Parratt

Gander,Newfoundland

Summary

Experienced educator and Administrator. Open minded and collaborative, focused and organized, resourceful, analytical and reflective. Strong ethical compass. Effective and efficient at improving programs and systems. Motivated to excel, learn, and inspired when helping people. Proactive and a positive attitude that encourages problem solving, and developing effective relationships.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Environmental Education Program Lead

Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
09.2022 - Current
  • Hiring and managing education program staff, completing funding applications, budgeting, program report writing, overseeing and administrating the Education Program at CCNL, involving management of outreach data, creating curriculum documentation and aligning it to NL curriculum, and professional training.
  • Organizing and maintaining documentation on Google drive.
  • Coordinating, scheduling and managing travel logistics such as accommodation, routes, times and safety.
  • Differentiating communication and presentations to staff and students, implementing a high level of engagement with people from varying backgrounds and ages.
  • Working independently to consistently complete work to a high standard on time.
  • Travelling central NL, visiting schools to deliver environmental and cultural conservation education for Kindergarten to Grade 12

Workshop Leader

International Baccalaureatte
Asia
01.2019 - Current
  • Facilitated regional, adult based, 3 day workshops for the International Baccalaureate (IB) in order to train teachers how to teach the Middle Years Program (Grade 6 - 10 students).
  • Communicated with attendees to establish experiences and needs in order to design appropriate workshop tasks.
  • Used IB resources and guidelines, as well as attendee information, to design workshop attendee and teacher booklets to foster collaborative experiences that meet specific IB outcomes.

Head of Physical and Health Education

IGB and Suzhou International Schools
KL, Suzhou, Malaysia and China
08.2013 - 07.2022
  • Managed a department of 12 staff, organizing and delegating roles and responsibilities, managing personalities and needs such as creating timetables, managing resources and facilities.
  • Managed, organized and created filing systems for department documentation using Microsoft Office
  • Collected and reviewed 100's of documents organizing the K - 12 curriculum unit plans, assessment and assessment timelines, scope and sequences and curriculum alignment according to IB guidelines and templates.
  • Established collaborative and respectful teamwork
  • Designed and ran professional development programs based of needs of staff, strategic plans and IB philosophy
  • Analyzed assessment data to improve and develop curriculum and assessment practice using SWOT and NOISE analysis models to improve outcomes.
  • Expertly guided and supported students and teachers during lessons and meetings in order to adhere to IB and assessment policies and practices

Activities and Athletics Director, Teacher

GWSC, SSIS
Melbourne, Australia and, Shanghai, China
02.2002 - 07.2013

GWSC is Glen Waverley Secondary College, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. SSIS is Shanghai Singapore International School, Shanghai, China

  • Evaluated policies for sustainability, feasibility and potential constraints. Drafted new policy documentation and determined likely financial implications of proposed policy changes.
  • Written program reports for the board.
  • Arranged transportation and equipment for coaches and athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Prepared facilities, grounds, referees, food and beverage, coaches rooms, change rooms, welcome parties for home games
  • Prepared season schedules and itineraries for teams.

Education

IB Workshop Leader and School Visit Team Member - Education

International Baccalaureate
Asia
01.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Massage Therapy Practice

Australian College of Massage
Melbourne, Australia
05.2001 - 01.2009

Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education - Education

Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
07.1996

Bachelor of Applied Science in Physical Education - Kinesiology

Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
06.1995

Skills


  • Team Management and administration
  • Leadership
  • Program design, development and delivery
  • Time management and organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Collaboration
  • Assessment and Evaluation


Referees

Referees:

Mrs Megan Stuckless +1 709 725 7104

Director of Programs, Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador

mstuckless@ccnl.ca


Mr Scott Turner, +85512841035

Head of Outdoor Education,

International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

scottturner@ispp.edu.kh


Mr Tyler Waye (Personal) +1 780 265-2231

Managing Partner at Motiversity & Co-Founder of Mindset

twaye1@gmail.com


Mrs Janet Powell +60 104268545

Head of Physical Education, IGB International School

janet.powell@igbis.edu.au

Timeline

Environmental Education Program Lead

Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador
09.2022 - Current

Workshop Leader

International Baccalaureatte
01.2019 - Current

Head of Physical and Health Education

IGB and Suzhou International Schools
08.2013 - 07.2022

Activities and Athletics Director, Teacher

GWSC, SSIS
02.2002 - 07.2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Massage Therapy Practice

Australian College of Massage
05.2001 - 01.2009

IB Workshop Leader and School Visit Team Member - Education

International Baccalaureate

Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education - Education

Victoria University

Bachelor of Applied Science in Physical Education - Kinesiology

Victoria University
Mark Parratt