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Banbury, Gb

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

With nearly 20-years of tutoring experience, Tutor Doctor has helped over 300,000 students of all ages and learning levels. Since our founding, our process has seen great success! At Tutor Doctor, we're not just a tutoring business; we're a catalyst for transformation as we are committed to making a difference in the lives of every person we help, and our tutors share that same passion. We match each student to the right tutor thereby instilling confidence, whilst building academic knowledge and skills required.We take time to understand the way each student learns and adapt our techniques to their needs and goals. This enables us to build a uniquely holistic and personalised approach to furthering their educational success.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Partnering with organisational clients (cross-functional teams and individuals) to develop strategy for growth in ‘core’ and/or ‘new’ market segments. On-going support (with own and additional resources, if required) to build capacity and deliver results.Clients include educational publishers (UK and International), educational content / services providers, EdTech, etc.Also available for Executive / Non Executive roles (contract, permanent or interim) in the UK.* Identified new markets (through training and strategy development, working with the senior team) for the UK’s leading provider of educational content services.* Business development for educational content services, e.g. vocational/technical, professional, ELT, etc. including research (using my professional network and contacts), early engagement and support to develop a pipeline (worth over £500k / annum). Then working with project teams and senior management to ensure success (and future opportunities).* Developed and co-ordinated the English language strategy (ESL) for Global Corpus content development (K-12 Maths and Science).* Initiated and guided a consortium to approach NGOs with an innovative approach to teacher development (early literacy) for aid-funded opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.* Recruited, set-up and contributed to an Expert Panel for the UK’s leading educational publisher, to advise and support the development of curriculum services (Key Stage 3).* Strategic support (with training) for a large university press, to develop and contribute to plans for international curriculum reform.* EdTech product and growth consultancy for early stage businesses.* Consultancy services for international publishers considering UK (and home) market developments.

London, United Kingdom

A global role, working with the Education Management Board and across the Schools Division (globally and locally) to influence and lead publishing strategy for global publishing initiatives, e.g. English Medium Project.* Identified product and service opportunities to be developed across the Schools Division (with partners) and worked with a global team (and freelancers) to deliver an innovative ‘complete solution’ for English-medium K-12 settings. * Engaged, developed and managed strategic relationships / partnerships effectively.* Developed and then supported initiatives to embed strategy with local teams / markets by leading on learning and development initiatives, e.g. Global Education Forum (identifying opportunities to innovate for better learner outcomes, globally) and Publishing Academies (developing commercial / publishing skill-set and building capacity to innovate locally) in the UK and India. * Identified opportunities to leverage curriculum initiatives and collaborate with Language Learning (ELT) Division, e.g. ‘Teaching Through English: Primary Maths’ (professional development course for English-medium teachers, in partnership with NILE) and versioning opportunities.* Lead on strategy and managed Macmillan’s Test and Assessment team (ELT focussed).

Cheltenham, Uk

Business development for education businesses. Partnering with organisational clients to develop strategy and support business expansion in ‘new’ market segments (UK and International).* Instrumental in developing (more than four-fold in value) and negotiating a prestigious, large and long-term contract for English (ESL) for a leading educational publisher with a Ministry of Education in the Middle East. * Building capacity (externally) and 'partnering' with capabilities required to develop and deliver Pilot materials with training for teachers, within 6-months. Monitoring and evaluating Pilot materials (primary / lower secondary). * Needs analysis / concept development (upper secondary) with Ministry teams and experts, to inform full development. * Supported an educational research and consultancy business to grow, by expanding client-base and developing new services, e.g. research forums, educational data intelligence, etc.* Led the digital and assessment strategy for a leading educational publisher; coordinating research with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels across the business and leading experts externally. Worked with the senior team to foster innovation and support new initiatives.

Oxford, Uk

Initiated, led and supported strategic initiatives including education services and diversification strategy (for secondary), a key focus of which was to build additional value to core publishing through new service propositions and partnerships. Supported the integration of Nelson Thornes following acquisition by OUP. * Strategic input to the research and development of a global framework for assessing the impact of OUP’s educational products and services.* Led assessment strategy focus on ‘progress’ / value add for new assessment and accountability system. * Developed proposal to build innovation capability and capacity and enabled strategic initiatives to increase OUP’s competitive advantage, including dynamic software solutions, study skills support / resources embedded in new learning solutions and a new qualification, with NCFE.

Cheltenham, Uk

Role included 50% secondment to Infinitas Learning Chief Content Officer supplying CEO with M&A competitor intelligence and analysis. * Led on group-wide initiatives, e.g. ‘Maths Working Group’.* Guided and secured the success of future publishing activities through analysing market trends and creating vision for future products, platforms and services. * Set the direction for the Publishing Director and team to follow through. Added value, coordinated new initiatives and maintained ‘deep’ knowledge of key sectors to inform, interpret and input to business strategy and key decisions at executive levels. * Developed and maintained a network of policy advisers, key influencers and commentators. * Coordinated ‘open’ dialogue with subject experts and practitioners via Online Forums, interviews and surveys, etc. to inform feedback and input to business strategy, during Consultation for Primary, Secondary and A-Level reforms. * Led and co-ordinated R&D activities.* Established and maintained strong professional network including being UK representative on IPA/EPF (Educational Publishers Forum), Company representative on PA/EPC (Educational Publishers Council) and Executive Council Member of BESA (British Educational Suppliers Association).

Managed and developed the relationship with AQA during the contract period and on-going. * Delivered ‘hands on’ AQA GCSE Science as the first subject of the AQA / NT relationship (> £10m from first cohort).

Cheltenham

A 'bespoke'​ role to expand the business' capability and capacity to innovate educational solutions.* Developed strategy with MD/Executive Team for Nelson Thornes to lead in the digital space with ‘blended learning’ and partner with the leading Awarding Body for GCSE / A-Level (AQA) to support all new specifications introduced from 2007 – 2011.

Cheltenham, Uk

* Led the development and launch of ‘Just Click’ and ‘Result’ which were the first generation of Nelson Thornes' ‘blended learning’ (CD-ROM with on-line test and assessment). * Developed ‘blended learning’ strategy in partnership with Infinitas Learning companies (Holland and Sweden).

Cheltenham, Uk

* Integrated and rationalised Thomas Nelson’s and Stanley Thornes’ Primary business.* Took a key role in the re-generation and focus on ‘Bond Assessment’ with WHSmith (for Home Learning).

Cheltenham, Uk

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Ba (Hons), Science And Geography With Pgce (Concurrent), 2:1

Activities and Societies: Rowing Club; Captain (1-year) and Coach (ARA Bronze qualification)

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