David Nevard Email & Phone Number

Norwich, Gb

Attleborough, England, United Kingdom

Co-leads the 16-19 provision at the Academy, ensuring that the teaching and learning and wider support allows all students to make good progress. Uses data to direct the work of Sixth Form Support and Academic Mentors, including targeted individual support and group workshops. Oversees the tutor team and creates and implements the Sixth Form Tutorial Programme to further the personal and social development of students. Designs the post-16 careers provision, that currently includes running a volunteering scheme and work experience for Year 12, and the UCAS process for Year 13. Coordinates the University of Oxford Step Up Programme for high aspiration students in Years 11 to 13.

Attleborough, England, United Kingdom

Delivers A-Level Psychology, teaching students a broad based specification which covers approaches in psychology, research methods, issues and debates, and applied areas including addiction, schizophrenia, and relationships Also coordinates the teaching and assessment of the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, mentoring students to devise and conduct their own research dissertations.

Attleborough, England, United Kingdom

Oversaw the day-to-day running of the Sixth Form. Managed study provision and coordinated the Access to A-Level programme of study. Acted as the Alternative Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Officer for Sixth Form to support students' wellbeing, educational engagement, and progress, which involved regular liaison with parents and external agencies. Implemented the tutorial programme, to provide students with information, advice, and guidance relating to careers, financial education, wellbeing, and personal and social development.

Attleborough, England, United Kingdom

Supported students in all areas of Sixth Form life. In an academic context, helped to develop students’ approaches to their learning and improve their study skills. In a pastoral context, worked to ensure that students were sufficiently supported in-school, while signposting to additional services where necessary. Was responsible for monitoring attendance, conduct, and progress, while also providing advice on post-18 options and supporting university applications.

Responsible for ensuring that examinations and course tests are conducted in accordance with University regulations and instructions issued by the Learning and Teaching Assessments Office.

Led a research project which looked at strategies to foster a sense of belonging for ‘widening participation’ groups of students at university. Conducted a review and synthesis of the existing literature, and a narrative analysis of student stories.

Facilitated seminars for first year students on a BSc Psychology degree programme. Tutoring required an awareness and consideration of learning styles, during both the preparation and delivery of sessions. It also involved monitoring students' progress and following up on issues such as attendance, working with academic advisers to offer additional support that could benefit students.

Coordinated the ‘Psychology Leminar Series’, which provided additional academic support to undergraduate students through a programme of peer-led sessions. This involves liaising with students to schedule sessions, mentoring groups of volunteers to encourage and help them to lead sessions for other year groups, creating learning materials and resources to accompany sessions, managing social media accounts and a VLE site, and providing certification to the volunteers.

As part of an examinations team, coordinated the running of written and on-screen exams for GCSE and A-Level. Assisted the Exams Officer with key administrative tasks such as collecting and checking papers delivered from exam boards, setting up exam packs and locations, and issuing exam materials. Also fulfilled Examinations Officer duties when stand-in cover was needed.

Monitored progress of high school students and coordinated tuition for those falling below their target grades in maths. Developed thorough administrative processes to track students' progress and then implement relevant tuition, in liaison with staff, students, and parents.

Worked with Years 7 to 11 with various objectives including aiding students’ transition to high school, supporting SEN students, and assisting students with revision before exam periods. Gained ad hoc teaching experience, running Year 11 Maths classes for groups of high achieving students on A-A* topics and delivering Year 12 Psychology lessons on research methods.Took on additional voluntary responsibilities including:- HE Mentor: Ran workshops on HE topics and study skills for post-16 students.- Fundraising Coordinator: Headed campaigns across the school, organising charity events.- Leavers Events Planner: Led the organisation of proms, leaving events, and awards.

Represented peers on the BSc Psychology programme at School Board Meetings and chaired the School of Psychology’s Staff-Student Liaison Committee (SSLC), which won the 2013 Union Award for 'SSLC of the Year'. Attended meetings with the Student Union, Vice-Chancellor, and Pro-Vice-Chancellors, and was the first point of contact for students who wanted to voice any concerns.

Provided campus tours to prospective students, represented the university at higher education conventions, and shared university experiences with potential applicants at a range of events.

In partnership with children’s charity Barnardo’s and the Central Norfolk Foundation Trust, established and led a project in which Year 9 students from a high school were mentored to provide weekly, one-to-one computer tuition to residents at a sheltered housing complex.