Joanne Hart
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project management and educational software proficiency. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills and mastery of Microsoft Office, coupled with strong data analysis and performance tracking capabilities. Adept at course design, with a focus on child protection and safeguarding. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive impactful educational initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Sixth form teacher
Invictis Academy Trust
Kinver, Staffordshire
2023.04 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop consistent curricula across subjects.
- Updated courses to reflect exam requirements and curriculum changes.
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with curriculum guidelines for delivery.
- Explained complex concepts clearly to improve subject understanding.
- Adapted teaching methods to support diverse learners and inclusion.
- Identified strengths and weaknesses to support actionable, constructive feedback.
- Recorded student performance accurately to track progress over time.
- Produced progress reports that guided student development.
- Handled sensitive pupil information confidentially for a safe, respectful environment.
- Held regular parent-teacher meetings to review progress and improvements.
- Flagged concerns to pastoral teams for timely, appropriate student support.
Teacher of Psychology (fully remote)
My Online Schooling
Edinburgh, Scotland
2021.09 - 2023.03
- Participated in faculty meetings, contributing valuable input for departmental development.
- Taught online classes to mixed ability groups using Canvas to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
- Promoted critical thinking with the use of real-world case studies in lessons.
- Incorporated technology into lessons, making the learning process more interactive and fun.
- Kept up-to-date with latest research in psychology to enhance teaching content.
Research assistant (fully remote)
University College London
London
2021.05 - 2021.09
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for project groundwork.
- Assessed validity of information sources, guaranteed reliable data collection.
- Implemented strict adherence to ethical guidelines throughout the research process.
- Improved research efficiency by meticulously organising data and files.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising research findings to facilitate decision-making.
- Fostered a collaborative environment by effectively communicating with team members.
Master's Student
University of Wolverhampton
2019.09 - 2020.08
Supply Teacher
First for Education
Stourbridge, West Midlands
2016.09 - 2019.05
- Took attendance and maintained records in line with teacher-established processes.
- Covered other teachers' classes during their absences, ensuring continuity in education delivery.
- Kept records of daily work and left notes for lead teacher.
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents alike.
- Navigated challenging behaviour from students calmly and effectively.
- Used school-approved disciplinary methods to redirect disruptive behaviour.
Education
MSc - Forensic and Investigative Psychology
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 2019.09 - 2020.08
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 2001.09 - 2002.06
BSc - Psychology
University of Wales Swansea
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 1997.09 - 2000.07
Skills
- Project management
- Highly organized
- Educational software proficiency
- Microsoft Office mastery
- Data analysis
- Performance tracking
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Course design
- Child protection and safeguarding
Certification
120 Hour TEFL Certificate - The TEFL Academy, UK Jan 2015
AQA Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills – Kidderminster College May 2010
AQA Introduction to Counselling Concepts – Worcester College - May 2007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sixth form teacher
Invictis Academy Trust
2023.04 - Current
Teacher of Psychology (fully remote)
My Online Schooling
2021.09 - 2023.03
Research assistant (fully remote)
University College London
2021.05 - 2021.09
Master's Student
University of Wolverhampton
2019.09 - 2020.08
MSc - Forensic and Investigative Psychology
University of Wolverhampton
2019.09 - 2020.08
Supply Teacher
First for Education
2016.09 - 2019.05
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education
University of Wolverhampton
2001.09 - 2002.06
BSc - Psychology
University of Wales Swansea
1997.09 - 2000.07