Heath Beatson

Background

About Heath Beatson

An education professional with 8 years of management experience as Principal of a private international and bilingual school. Integrates a strong education background/knowledge with a record of teaching/management accomplishments. Achieved success through: •Time/project/task/event/program management – planning, organizing, prioritizing and scheduling to optimize efficiency/productivity and to meet deadlines •Providing leadership through personal example, team building, motivation and encouragement •Analyzing and assessing programs/activities to identify areas for improvement to support strategic objectives •Monitoring and evaluating employee/student performance •Building strong interpersonal relationships to gain peoples trust/support/cooperation •Problem identification, investigation, alternative solution analysis and action implementation to bring resolution •Teacher/training/knowledge sharing •Effective oral and written communications/presentations to all levels of audience EXPERIENCE ST. CECILA CATHOLIC SCHOOL, 2011 - present Volunteer Teacher •Work in SK, grade 1 and grade 4-8 ESL/Special Education classrooms COLEGIO ALEMAN, 2003 – 2011 Principal/Instructor (Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, Preparatory and Adult Divisions) •Supervised educational staff of 37 (2 vice-principals, 24 teachers, 7 teachers assistants, and 1 librarian) •Trained and motivated vice principals, teachers & other educational staff •Visited classrooms, observed teaching methods, and reviewed instructional objectives •Developed/taught staff academic programs and professional development workshops •Adult ESL Program Coordinator and teacher (basic to advanced levels) •Supply teacher, K – 12, when teachers were absent Specialties: Education/training programs utilizing my teaching experience, with enhanced abilities in program management, and people leadership providing quality instruction to facilitate the learning process.