Claire Barzan has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Claire started their career as an English Language Teacher at International House Sydney, Manly in 2005 and then went on to work as an English Language Teacher at GEOS in 2006. From 2005 to 2011, Claire worked as an ESL Teacher at Kaplan International English and eventually took on the role of Social Programme Manager, where they managed a team and successfully organized events for students. In 2011, they became a Senior Teacher/ADoS at Kaplan International English, providing support and training to teaching staff.
Claire then moved on to Eurocentres Canada in 2013, where they initially served as an IELTS Administrator and managed a team of invigilators, examiners, and admin staff. Claire was then promoted to Programme Developer, responsible for redesigning and developing the ISIS Education Junior Summer Programme. Claire also took on the role of Programme Director for the Summer Junior Programme, where they managed a team and provided support to Group Leaders and Agents.
In 2015, Claire joined Learnosity as a Workplace Experience Manager, focusing on creating a positive work environment and implementing engagement initiatives. Claire later took on the role of Office Manager - Facilities and Business Support, where they managed office resources, implemented strategies to enhance productivity, and ensured a safe work environment. Claire also undertook HR responsibilities and acted as a go-between for multiple departments.
Most recently, in 2023, Claire joined Spinach Ventures as a People and Systems Experience Manager. Additional details about this role are not provided in the structured information.
Claire Barzan has a diverse education history in the field of project management and English language teaching. In 2005, they obtained a CELTA certification from International House Sydney, specializing in English Language Teaching to Adults. Later, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued a DELTM degree from English UK London, focusing on ELT Management.
Moving towards project management, Claire attended The Northern Sydney Institute - TAFE NSW in 2014, where they studied project management practices. In 2015 and 2016, they then obtained a degree in Agile Project Management, specifically AgilePM 2014 Practitioner, from APMG International - Sydney.
In addition to their educational achievements, Claire has also earned a certification in Workplace Safety from the Australian Institute of Management in July 2020.
June, 2023 - present