Heather Thompson
Porepunkah,VIC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Peter Carnes Pty Ltd, enhancing revenue through innovative marketing strategies and achieving regulatory compliance. Excelled in operations and human resources management, blending problem-solving with effective communication. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and team success as a Secondary School Teacher, fostering a positive learning environment and mentoring new educators.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Director
Peter Carnes Pty Ltd
01.1992 - Current
- Increased revenue by identifying new business opportunities and implementing successful marketing campaigns.
- Executed digital marketing channel strategies and tactics for content creation, paid search, search engine optimization and social media to achieve client's goals.
- Achieved regulatory compliance across all business operations by developing robust policies and procedures.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Secondary School Teacher
Victorian Education Department
02.1986 - 04.2009
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and teaching methodologies.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Implemented innovative assessment methods that focused on measuring student growth rather than just test scores, providing more accurate feedback on learning outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students needing additional assistance, improving their overall academic performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
Education
No Degree - Diploma of Sustainability
Wodonga Institue of TAFE
Wodonga04-2012
No Degree - Certificate IV in Horticulture (Aboriculture)
Wodonga Instute of TAFE
Wodonga08-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC11-1982
Graduate Diploma - Education
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC11-1982
Skills
- Operations management
- Human resources management
- Corporate governance
- Innovation management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- People management
- Team management
Timeline
Company Director
Peter Carnes Pty Ltd
01.1992 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Victorian Education Department
02.1986 - 04.2009
No Degree - Diploma of Sustainability
Wodonga Institue of TAFE
No Degree - Certificate IV in Horticulture (Aboriculture)
Wodonga Instute of TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma - Education
La Trobe University
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