Lisa Gould-Crooke
Nelson,TAS
Summary
Experienced Media and Arts specialist in both Media industries and Education. Highly communicative with engagement and forward thinking approach. Organised and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Media Studies
Amersham School
England
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
Head of Media and Drama / Teacher
Cover Staff
London, UK
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Head of Drama
Mandeveille School
London, UK
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Drama Teacher
Mount Scopus School
Melbourne, Australia
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other arts teachers.
Drama Teacher
Mentone Grammar School
Melbourne, Australia
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
Office Assistant ( Volunteer )
London Mayor Sadiq Khan
London, UK
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
Business Systems Trainer
Robert Walters Recruitment
London, UK
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Implemented business and technical client training on new systems and supervised software integration on client's website.
- Developed new and improved training programs to fit underserved areas.
- Delivered robust training courses via classroom and e-learning programs.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Analysed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Created and oversaw training programs for operations.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests and training courses.
- web-based, self-directed learning materials.
- Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring.
- Use software to design training employees and increase company retention and productivity.
- Wrote training manuals employees positions according to strict company guidelines and protocols.
Media Advisor ( Internship )
Houses Of Parliament
London, United Kingdom
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Worked for Member of Parliament
- Advising MP on various Media interviews
- Monitoring all media for MP
- Arranging all interviews for MP
- Researching all constituency aspects for MP and arranging relevant Media acquisitions
Assistant Store Manager
Fat Face
Richmond, Surrey
07.2002 - 12.2002
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Media Lecturer
Kingston College
Kingston-Upon-Thames
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Retail Assistant
Heals
Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Broadcast Journalist
Thames Radio
London, UK
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Produced stories for broadcasting.
- Worked collaboratively in locations, optimizing story visualization for diverse viewers.
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
- Interviewed high profile political members and celebrities
- Went on location to national sports events to produce content for news bulletins.
Media Lecturer
Barnet College
London, UK
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centred learning.
Freelance Journalist
Freelance
London, UK
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Applied understanding of public opinion and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
Media and Communications Assistant
Electronic Media Relations
London, UK
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Prepared, organized and managed project schedules to produce deliverables and meet deadlines.
- Established goals and metrics for projects and tracked project progress and impacts.
- Crafted and pitched stories to regional and national media outlets to garner mainstream attention.
- Coordinated staff participation in interviews with press to minimize legal issues.
- Initiated and developed calendar for story ideas and publication planning based on business priorities and accomplishments.
- Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for marketing materials.
- Developed ideas and leads for new stories according to industry trends.
- Communicated company promotions, products, and services to clients to increase brand awareness and overall revenue.
- Collaborated with journalism and marketing teams to compile information and align company messaging.
- Conducted feature writing for print publications and provided content for website and newsletters to promote high-visibility business communications.
Broadcast Journalist
Capital FM
London, UK
03.1997 - 07.1997
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Produced stories for broadcast radio
- Worked collaboratively with recording crew in locations, optimizing story visualization for diverse listeners.
- Delivered high-quality reporting, commentary and analysis on both on-air and off-air environments.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
Runner
Channel 4 Television
London, United Kingdom
06.1996 - 12.1996
- Ran errands throughout company from driving celebrity guests to studios, taking editorial content to production studios, driving producers around, working with Chris Evans daily on location filming, preparing celebrity dressing rooms, running errands for bands like The Charlatans, Prince, Kula Shaker, Fun Loving Criminals.
Researcher
BBC Television Centre
London, United Kingdom
01.1996 - 05.1996
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Teaching
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia12.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Classics, Drama ( Television And Film )
University Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth, Wales06.1995
Skills
- Public Relations
- Public Presentations
- Broadcasting
- Teaching
- Engaging
- Communication
- Empathy
- Creativity
- Writing to Precis
Road Cycling
Completed Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in 2009 and training for 2023
Timeline
Head of Media Studies
Amersham School
03.2020 - 12.2022
Head of Media and Drama / Teacher
Cover Staff
07.2018 - 03.2020
Head of Drama
Mandeveille School
01.2016 - 07.2018
Drama Teacher
Mount Scopus School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Drama Teacher
Mentone Grammar School
01.2014 - 12.2014
Office Assistant ( Volunteer )
London Mayor Sadiq Khan
01.2011 - 07.2011
Business Systems Trainer
Robert Walters Recruitment
01.2003 - 12.2005
Media Advisor ( Internship )
Houses Of Parliament
01.2003 - 06.2003
Assistant Store Manager
Fat Face
07.2002 - 12.2002
Media Lecturer
Kingston College
01.2001 - 12.2001
Retail Assistant
Heals
01.2000 - 12.2000
Broadcast Journalist
Thames Radio
01.1999 - 01.2000
Media Lecturer
Barnet College
01.1998 - 12.1998
Freelance Journalist
Freelance
01.1998 - 12.1998
Media and Communications Assistant
Electronic Media Relations
01.1998 - 12.1998
Broadcast Journalist
Capital FM
03.1997 - 07.1997
Runner
Channel 4 Television
06.1996 - 12.1996
Researcher
BBC Television Centre
01.1996 - 05.1996
Post Graduate Diploma - Teaching
University of Melbourne
Post Graduate Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
Birmingham City University
Bachelor of Arts - Classics, Drama ( Television And Film )
University Aberystwyth