Carolina Massie
Schaerbeek
Summary
Results-driven Learning and Development Professional with expertise in educational leadership and project coordination within international contexts. As a former Deputy Head of an international school and current Practice Manager, managed projects from inception to delivery, coordinated stakeholders, and ensured timely achievement of milestones. Developed efficient systems and created impactful learning experiences in face-to-face, online, and blended environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practice Manager
Brussels Chiropractic
Brussels, Belgium
08.2025 - Current
- Manage daily operations within practice, oversee administrative and healthcare staff to optimise workflow and service delivery.
- Analyse performance data to identify improvement areas, implementing corrective actions that enhanced service quality and staff satisfaction.
- Update practice policies and procedures.
- Led recruitment and training of new staff.
Deputy Head of School
Montgomery International School Brussels
Brussels
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted from Assistant Head to Deputy Head April 2024
- Led team of 30 teachers and 10 administrative staff to enhance educational delivery and support
- Coordinated school inspections and audits, achieving outstanding results in external evaluations.
- Implemented restorative justice approach to discipline, established Wellbeing Committee, recruited and trained Community Engagement Coordinator, consolidated teacher deadlines, developed new professional development and growth system, streamlined transitions throughout educational continuum.
- Selected and mentored senior staff, creating successful leadership team.
- Facilitated regular staff meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and future strategies.
- Coordinated professional development, conducted performance evaluations of teaching staff, providing constructive feedback for professional development.
- Analysed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum enhancement, improvement and intervention.
- Reported successes, failures and new plans to governing body to guide decision-making.
IBDP Coordinator and EN A & B Teacher
International Montessori School Brussels
Brussels
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Promoted from Children’s House to MYP teacher, then to IBDP teacher and coordinator, demonstrating rapid professional advancement.
- Projects of note: Leading the team through the 5 year IB evaluation
- Monitored staff performance, developing targeted improvement plans to elevate teaching standards.
- Coordinated project timelines, delegating tasks to team members to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Trained new staff on internal procedures and software, enhancing team capability and efficiency.
- Applied Montessori principles to enhance student learning outcomes and foster engagement.
Workshop Facilitator
The Acting Atelier Munich
Munich, Germany
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Developed and deliveredcomplete training programmess within allocated timeframes, ensuring learner engagement and knowledge retention.
- Mentored learners to build subject confidence and competence.
- Provided additional resources to enhance training, supporting diverse learning styles and improving participant experience.
- Measured quality and effectiveness of training programmes using established methods.
- Utilised feedback from participants to refine training approaches, achieving higher satisfaction rates.
Lecturer
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
London
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams.
- Utilised diverse teaching methods, including lectures and multisensory, interactive activities, to effectively deliver curriculum content.
- Taught BA, PGDip and Foundation Course movement classes, enhancing students' confidence and technical skills.
- Assessed student assignments and examinations, providing constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
- Prepared and adapted teaching materials including handouts, booklets and assessment papers to foster and support learning progress.
- Directed and choreographed movement productions from text and devised work, fostering creativity and performance skills.
- Directed casting and admissions processes for the Foundation group, ensuring talented students were selected.
Education
MA - Legal & Political Theory with Human Rights
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
London04-2024
BA - Philosophy & Italian
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
England01-2023
MA - Acting and Movement
LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
LondonSkills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- Time management
- Workload handling
- Stakeholder communication
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Curriculum development
- Performance tracking
- Workload handling
Certification
2024: Role of the Senior Mental Health Lead for International and Independent Schools (National College)
2024: First Aid (Ligue Francophone Belge de Sauvetage)
2024: Restorative Justice (European Forum for Restorative Justice)
2023: MYP Coordination Cat. 3 (IBICUS)
2021: Yoga Therapy (International Association of Yoga Therapy)
2021: Permaculture Design (Terra Alta)
2020: People Management Skills (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
2020: The Science of Wellbeing (Yale University)
2020: Supporting Adolescent Learners (Griffith University)
2019: IBDP English A: Language and Literature Cat. 3 (Philpot Education)
2019: IBDP Coordination Cat. 2 and 3 (Philpot Education)
2018: IB PDW English B: Language Cat. 2 (IB)
2017: Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (The London School Hypnotherapy, ICCHP Accredited)
2009: Teaching Dyspraxic Students Seminar (Conservatoire for Dance and Drama)
2008: CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Health-Related Fitness for Children (YMCA)
Languages
English, Spanish
First Language
French
Advanced
C1
Italian
Advanced
C1
German
Upper Intermediate
B2
Portuguese
Upper Intermediate
B2
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Timeline
General Practice Manager
Brussels Chiropractic
08.2025 - Current
Deputy Head of School
Montgomery International School Brussels
01.2023 - Current
IBDP Coordinator and EN A & B Teacher
International Montessori School Brussels
01.2020 - 01.2023
Workshop Facilitator
The Acting Atelier Munich
09.2013 - 08.2016
Lecturer
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
01.2011 - 01.2016
MA - Legal & Political Theory with Human Rights
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
BA - Philosophy & Italian
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
MA - Acting and Movement
LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art