An outreach role based in schools. I'm currently undertaking a widening participation role with the aim of increasing university applications from schools from under-represented groups. Working on the OfS Uni Connect Project as part of the Aspire Higher team. Working with secondary schools to deliver information, experiences and opportunities to learn about the benefits and realities of Higher Education so students can make informed choices.

Directing course and lecturing in Psychology on Year 0 (Foundation Year) Extended Psychology degree course where students have a non-traditional academic background. Responsible for planning and delivering challenging but accessible lectures and workshops, supporting students through assessments, developing students confidence in their learning as well as subject matter knowledge.Main areas covered: personality and intelligence, abnormal psychology, research methods, approaches to psychology… Show more Directing course and lecturing in Psychology on Year 0 (Foundation Year) Extended Psychology degree course where students have a non-traditional academic background. Responsible for planning and delivering challenging but accessible lectures and workshops, supporting students through assessments, developing students confidence in their learning as well as subject matter knowledge.Main areas covered: personality and intelligence, abnormal psychology, research methods, approaches to psychology, psychology and the media. Developing university links. Working withing team framework where students study range of topics and skills, ensuring they are well prepared for Year 1 of the Degree programme they are enrolled on. Show less

Managing production of learning content for new commerical and in-house blended learning products (EFL). Core activities include - development editor on children's EFL product (print materials) - managing remote writing team; curriculum development input; quality assurance of learning content and materials; academic review and input to content; close collaboration with graphic designers; copy edit; design edit; proof reading; coordinator of external proof reading team; print logistics… Show more Managing production of learning content for new commerical and in-house blended learning products (EFL). Core activities include - development editor on children's EFL product (print materials) - managing remote writing team; curriculum development input; quality assurance of learning content and materials; academic review and input to content; close collaboration with graphic designers; copy edit; design edit; proof reading; coordinator of external proof reading team; print logistics (children's products and in-house adult EFL products);supplier management; close collaboration with software developers on blended aspects of product. Subsidiary activities include content development and administration on Moodle; training writers in use of Moodle; development of Moodle training materials. Show less

Suppy Teacher across large geographic region providing day-to-day cover at short notice and long term placements in variety schools; subjects taught (long term placements) - geography (KS2 and 3, GCSE and A1/A2), English (KS3, GCSE), ICT (KS3/GCSE), literacy (KS3, KS4 in-school tutoring programme), EAL; planning and delivery of effective learning (often using ICT); learning management; progress tracking; record keeping; communicating with pupils, dept and parents; behaviour management; exam… Show more Suppy Teacher across large geographic region providing day-to-day cover at short notice and long term placements in variety schools; subjects taught (long term placements) - geography (KS2 and 3, GCSE and A1/A2), English (KS3, GCSE), ICT (KS3/GCSE), literacy (KS3, KS4 in-school tutoring programme), EAL; planning and delivery of effective learning (often using ICT); learning management; progress tracking; record keeping; communicating with pupils, dept and parents; behaviour management; exam invigilation Show less

I managed a non-residential pop-up centre for 2 summer seasons (2010 and 2009) and a large double pop-up centre (residential and non-residential students and staff, 2008 summer season) at third party sites

All duties of teacher - planning and delivering lessons to all secondary ages / abilities, assessing progress and making changes to ILPs as indicated, invovlement in whole school activities (Girls of Acheivement programme, Photography Club, Environmental Group) and decision making (participation in schol meetings etc)