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Delta-Dawn  Muntean

Delta-Dawn Muntean

Harlow,Essex

Summary

Talented teaching professional with leadership experience in Digital Creative educational settings. Enhances learning outcomes through constructive performance management. Leads by example to develop dedicated, motivated teaching teams. Goal-oriented professional, skilled leader and analytical problem-solver versed in budget planning, staff oversight and educational programme management. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations. Astute educator with proven background meeting and exceeding operational objectives. People-person with excellent planning abilities. with proven success in identifying target audiences and analysing characteristics, behaviours and digital habits. Talented in working with educators to understand business objectives and digital strategy. Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Overview

24
24

Years experience in Further Education sector

Work history

Assistant Academy Manager

Harlow College
Harlow, Essex
04.2014 - Current

Assistant Academy Manager for Media, Journalism, Photography, IT & Games Design Development. Core Areas of Responsibility 1. Lead and manage a team of staff to deliver a variety of curriculum areas to excellence 2. To carry out learning, teaching and assessment when required 3. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy 4. Manage a budget and identify new sources of income for the area 5. Carry out effective advice and guidance at learner interviews and ensure all learners are enrolled 6. Manage learners that are ‘at risk of not succeeding’ and lead them to “Excellence” 7. Analyse performance data and implement strategies with the team to improve performance 8. Student and Parent/Carer liaison 9. Implement and integrate the college’s Equality and Diversity, Health &Safety and Safeguarding policies and principles 10. Ensure the relevant administration and processes are being followed, are up to date and correct, (e.g., registers, exam paperwork, claims, IV, Assessment, etc) and are ready for internal and external audits – announced and unannounced 11. Adhoc duties as required i.e. invigilation, open evening and enrolment duties

Senior Tutor Media, Journalism & Photography

Harlow College
Harlow, Essex
01.2012 - 04.2014

Core Areas of Responsibility 1. Design, plan, prepare and assess teaching and learning maximising achievement and progression of learners 2. Produce schemes of w ork, lesson, learning & assessment plans and learning materials, including digital, that impact directly on the effectiveness of learning 3. Deliver teaching and learning in accordance with the Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy (LTAS) 4. Mark students’ w ork including formative and summative assessment of work 5. Deploy an effective assessment and evaluation strategy that records student attainment using College systems, identifies areas of development and enables learners to make progress 6. Manage attendance and take corrective action w here necessary 7. Provide tutorials and learning support, ensuring the w elfare and academic needs of students are met and recorded in individual learning plans 8. Co-ordinate as part of a team the learner experience, including enrichment, w ork placements and visits, resulting in high achievement 9. Implement all the relevant processes as required by Aw arding Bodies, including internal and external quality assurance, and the College’s own systems 10. Promote and implement the College Equality and Safeguarding practises 11. Work in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures

Manager for Media, Film & Photography

Epping Forest College
Loughton , Essex
01.2002 - 12.2012

Core Areas of Responsibility 1. Plan, coordinate, develop and monitor the delivery of the personalised curriculum 2. Deliver teaching and learning in accordance with the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy 3. Plan, design, prepare and assess teaching and learning maximising achievement and progression of students 4. Implement effective strategies to help learners who are at risk of not achieving, ensuring all our learners fulfil their potential 5. Provide Tutorial and learning support 6. Lead and coordinate the internal verification process 7. Ensure relevant administration and processes have been completed e.g. Person-Centred plans (One plans), registers, exams, timetables, HNF returns, claims, assessments 8. Plan and prepare for internal and external verification visits – announced or unannounced 9. Promote and implement the College, H&S, Equality and Safeguarding practises 10. Deputise for the Head of Academy Manager 11. Support and mentor delivery team in all aspects of their roles 12. Adhoc duties as required i.e. invigilation, open evening and enrolment duties

Photographer, Video Operator & Editor

Carnival Cruise Ships
Tampa Florida , USA
07.1999 - 07.2000
  • Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photo colour and quality, editing to align with brand guidelines.
  • Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results.
  • Resized photographs for use on social media platforms and websites.
  • Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection.
  • Planned and prepared for numerous on-location and studio shoots concurrently.
  • Scheduled meetings with clients to determine goals and expectations.
  • Integrated scenery, background and proper lighting to enhance photography results.
  • Archived photos on computers and servers to retain safe image back-ups.
  • Utilised Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom software to add special effects to pictures.
  • Teamed up with models and designers to showcase and deliver fashion editorials and magazine features.

Education

ILM level 3 Award in Leadership and Management - Management

Epping Forest College
Loughton, Essex
09.2011 - 07.2012

Level 4 Certificate in Education Post Compulsory - Education

Anglia Polytechnic University
Cambridge
09.2003 - 06.2004

7307 Further & Adult Education Certificate in Ed - Teaching

Epping Forest College
Loughton, Essex
09.2002 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Editorial, Advertising, Media & Photography

University for the Creative Arts Rochester
Rochester, Medway
09.1996 - 06.1999

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art & Design

Epping Forest College
Loughton, Essex
09.1995

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Adaptive learning
  • Highly motivated
  • Inclusive digital education strategies
  • Inspiring leadership style
  • Digital Creative Media proficient
  • Strategic educational management
  • Exceptionally organised
  • Management and intervention
  • Behaviour management
  • Digital Creative Media subject teaching
  • Creative team leadership
  • Creative strategy development
  • Adobe Suite user
  • Creative strategies
  • Staff Management
  • Apple product proficient

Timeline

Assistant Academy Manager

Harlow College
04.2014 - Current

Senior Tutor Media, Journalism & Photography

Harlow College
01.2012 - 04.2014

ILM level 3 Award in Leadership and Management - Management

Epping Forest College
09.2011 - 07.2012

Level 4 Certificate in Education Post Compulsory - Education

Anglia Polytechnic University
09.2003 - 06.2004

7307 Further & Adult Education Certificate in Ed - Teaching

Epping Forest College
09.2002 - 07.2003

Manager for Media, Film & Photography

Epping Forest College
01.2002 - 12.2012

Photographer, Video Operator & Editor

Carnival Cruise Ships
07.1999 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Editorial, Advertising, Media & Photography

University for the Creative Arts Rochester
09.1996 - 06.1999

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art & Design

Epping Forest College
Delta-Dawn Muntean