Suzanne MacVicar
Auburn,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented, passionate team player with strong organizational and relational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Supply Teacher
Huron Perth Catholic District School Board
Goderich, ON
09.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Private Music Educator
SJM Music Studio (self-employed)
Goderich, ON
09.2002 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
Founder/Conductor of The Glister Children's Choir
Self- Employed
Goderich, ON
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and engagement with members.
Facilitator
Celtic College And Festival
Goderich, ON
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
- Planned and facilitated music workshops in accordance with the celtic college curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
Music Director
St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church
Corner Brook, NL
09.1995 - 06.1999
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Teacher
Atlantic Conservatory Of Music
Corner Brook, NL
09.1995 - 06.1999
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education -
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON12.2025
Children's Mental Health: Trauma And Loss -
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON05.2022
Social Emotional Learning (SML) Tier 1 -
Queen's University
Kingston, ON05.2022
Children's Mental Health: Psychiatric Disorders -
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB05.1995
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Management
- Data Analysis
- Inclusivity
- Strategic Planning
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Report Writing
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Selected as one of recipients of the "Inspiring Women of Huron" - 2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
Sean McDade (principal)
Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board
smcdade@huronperthcatholic.ca
519-440-8772
Dr. Aleksandar Radan
aradan@mac.com
519-524-8500
Jacqui Empson-Laporte
jacqui.laporte@gmail.com
519-441-7162
Timeline
Emergency Supply Teacher
Huron Perth Catholic District School Board
09.2018 - Current
Founder/Conductor of The Glister Children's Choir
Self- Employed
09.2015 - 05.2020
Facilitator
Celtic College And Festival
08.2005 - 08.2006
Private Music Educator
SJM Music Studio (self-employed)
09.2002 - Current
Music Director
St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church
09.1995 - 06.1999
Teacher
Atlantic Conservatory Of Music
09.1995 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education -
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Children's Mental Health: Trauma And Loss -
Fleming College
Social Emotional Learning (SML) Tier 1 -
Queen's University
Children's Mental Health: Psychiatric Disorders -
Fleming College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Mount Allison University