Chelsea Maher
High School Product Lead
Fourways
Summary
I am an innovative individual who is proactive with tasks. I always look for a practical solution to any problem. My solutions are safeguarded and have a low chance of failure. I have a passion for people and I ensure that I always make an effort to be tuned-in to my surroundings and the people that are there. I use my intuition to read people and engage in conversation to lift up the moods of colleagues and friends. I express myself in a strong manner which exudes positivity and happiness. I am constructive and organised through my alertness which allows me to look for the details in everything that I do
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
High School Product Lead
SPARK Schools
Rosebank
01.2023 - Current
- Design, manage and evaluate the implementation of the High School model
- Observe schools and work on support interventions to ensure excellent academic achievement is reached
- Codify processes and procedures to ensure high-level execution
- Engage with and uphold excellent relationships with external service providers
- Manage budgets
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Stay current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Set and achieve company defined sales goals.
- Perform effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Assistant Principal (4 Years)
SPARK Randburg High
Randburg
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Drive academic excellence through support with subject selection, progress tracking toward matriculation and the development and exhibition of exceptional scholar XC Projects
- Creation of timetables for grades 8-12
- Support educators with the design and implementation of individualised plans and interventions for scholar progress based on academic and character development need, achievement
- Create and consistently implement behaviour management policies and procedures that drive a strong student culture
- Create and implement opportunities for positive family engagement through multiple channels, including but not limited to Community Meetings, scholar performances and volunteer opportunities
- Research, develop and implement innovative interventions to school based issues that drive improved outcomes on school success indicators
- After-school program implementation
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in education.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Social Science and English Teacher (2 Years)
SPARK Ferndale
Ferndale
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Grade 7 English, Life Orientation and Social Science
- Roles and responsibilities:
- Creating cross-curricular links across grade and implementing them in class
- Grade team coordinator- making sure admin issues across the grade are running smoothly and are up to date
- Integrating a flipped classroom and leading scholars to become proficient in their online skills
- Teaching scholars worldly skills such as respect, responsibility, kindness, environmental stewardship, and many others along this line
- Attending professional development sessions to improve my teaching, facilitation, and professionalism
- Collaborating with teachers to better improve English teaching and assessing structures.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General, Psychology and Ancient Culture Studies
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 11.2015
PGCE (FET) - Life Orientation
University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 12.2016
IEB Matric Certificate - undefined
Treverton College
Bachelor of Science - Computing
UNISA
01.2022 - Current
TEFL Certificate (i-to-i - undefined
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
undefinedAffiliations
- Toastmasters
Accomplishments
- Placed top 10 in the SPARK Schools Innovation Summit in 2018 and 2019.
- Half colours for Dramatic Arts and Technical Support
- Team award for soccer
- Team award for outdoor pursuit
Certification
First Aid Level 3 Certificate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The problem is not to find the answer; it’s to face the answer.
Terence McKenna
Timeline
Fire Fighting Certificate
07-2023
High School Product Lead
SPARK Schools
01.2023 - Current
First Aid Level 3 Certificate
06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Computing
UNISA
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal (4 Years)
SPARK Randburg High
01.2019 - 12.2022
Social Science and English Teacher (2 Years)
SPARK Ferndale
01.2017 - 12.2018
PGCE (FET) - Life Orientation
University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - General, Psychology and Ancient Culture Studies
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 11.2015
IEB Matric Certificate - undefined
Treverton College
TEFL Certificate (i-to-i - undefined
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