Jesse Van Aart
Summary
Passionate about transitioning to a teaching career, I bring over a decade of personnel management experience to foster a positive and motivating classroom environment. As a lifelong learner with strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills, I am eager to apply my background while continually developing my skills to support student growth and enhance the learning experience for diverse learners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Assistant
United World College Southeast Asia (East Campus)
12.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to diverse learner
- Enhanced student understanding by providing individualized support and accommodations
- Collaborated with teachers to develop differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learner
- Utilized various instructional approaches to accommodate different learning style, promoting student engagement.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments and adjusted instructional methods accordingly, ensuring individual growth.
Practicum Teacher (Clinical Practice)
United World College Southeast Asia (East Campus)
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking skills by implementing project-based learning activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Improved classroom management by setting clear expectations for behavior and implementing consistent consequences for inappropriate actions.
- Provided individualized support to students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Experience in a variety of classroom settings, including 3rd and 5th grade, Spanish, Art, Music and Physical Education classrooms
Senior Production Accountant
Vice Media
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Controlled several production accounts concurrently from remote location
- Facilitated paperless transition for environmental targets
- Generated daily/weekly/monthly reports
- Performed account audits for multiple productions
Director of Finance & Operations
The Alaska Guys Pte Ltd
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Developed & evolved internal financial management system
- Drove company sustainability outreach & initiatives
- Established first & only MSC certified retail outlet in Singapore
- Educated local consumer base on importance of sustainable seafood
- Managed personnel and employee schedule
- Inventory management & purchase forecasting
- Implemented operational policies & procedures
- Contributed to fsales strategy and targets
Production Finance Consultant
Ripple Entertainment (Red Arrow Studios)
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Setup company accounting & payroll software
- Created production finance policy guidelines
- Trained staff on production finance operations & programs
Senior Production Accountant
Magical Elves, Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Led & trained team of production accountants
- Controlled concurrent accounts ranging from US$5M-$18M
- Managed multi-currency accounts & bank relations
- Identified & secured applicable tax rebate programs
- *Notable productions - Top Chef, Project Runway
Production Accountant
Magical Elves, Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Provided accounting support for both corporate and production finance teams
Corporate Finance Assistant
Magical Elves, Inc.
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Assist with corporate finance strategy for rapidly growing production company
Production Coordinator
MTV Networks (Viacom)
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Coordinate staff & supplies for office and on-site television production
- Manage team of production assistants
- Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure production needs are met in a timely manner
Education
Teaching Certification - Primary School Education
Moreland University
Washington D.C.08.2024
Master of Science - Environmental Management
National University of Singapore
Singapore07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Western Washington University
USA06.2006
Skills
- Empathetic
- Collaborator
- Highly Adaptable
- Environmental Steward
- Training & Coaching
- Research & Writing
- Active Listener
- Critical Thinking
- Service Oriented
- Systems Mindset
- Multimodal Communicator
- Community Builder
Additional Information
- Primary School Teaching Certificate (Pending August 2024)
- Singapore Permanent Resident (2015- Current)
- Carbon Accounting & GHG Management Certificate (2023)
- ESG Essentials for SMEs Certificate (2023)
- Climate Reality Leader (Climate Reality Corps- 2020)
- East Coast GRC Green Ambassador (2022)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Practicum Teacher (Clinical Practice)
United World College Southeast Asia (East Campus)
03.2024 - 06.2024
Learning Support Assistant
United World College Southeast Asia (East Campus)
12.2023 - Current
Senior Production Accountant
Vice Media
10.2019 - 01.2021
Director of Finance & Operations
The Alaska Guys Pte Ltd
06.2015 - 10.2019
Production Finance Consultant
Ripple Entertainment (Red Arrow Studios)
02.2015 - 06.2018
Senior Production Accountant
Magical Elves, Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2014
Production Accountant
Magical Elves, Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2009
Corporate Finance Assistant
Magical Elves, Inc.
08.2007 - 05.2008
Production Coordinator
MTV Networks (Viacom)
01.2007 - 08.2007
Teaching Certification - Primary School Education
Moreland University
Master of Science - Environmental Management
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Western Washington University
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