Liam Dodds Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Developed learning objects and tools for the Virtual Learning Environment of Tools for Learning in Edinburgh College's Virtual Learning Environment.Utilised online video platforms and screen recording to provide accessible study skills videos and tutorials as well as providing explanation videos to accompany specific learning differences assessment. Provided interactive workshops to classes and staff to demonstrate opportunities for Assistive Technology to support students with additional support needs.Developed and produced digital assessment papers as well as electronic referral forms to aid clear and concise communication between Student Support team and lecturing staff College-wide.Performed data analysis of year-on-year increases in student complexity and additional support needs. In addition to the specific projects outline above, while in this role I achieved the following:• Created accessible learning materials for students with additional support needs.• Effectively conveyed confidential information to internal and external stakeholders• Demonstrated effective time and caseload management to support over 100+ students each academic session.• Developed a deep understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with additional support needs.

Acted as needs assessor for students with additional support requirements in the departments of Applied Science and Computing, Construction, and Engineering. Assessed student’s abilities through the use of the Dyslexia Adult Screening Test, in order to construct individualised Personal Learning and Support Plans which delivered a concise and accurate portrayal of the student’s support requirements to lecturing staff and learning support colleagues. • Monitored the progress of my students through a structured process of consultation and review in order to adapt the support strategies that were in place, or to implement new support strategies, which allowed students to develop independence in their learning and meet their academic potential.• Directed the caseload of four Learning Mentors and a Communication Support Worker, managing their schedule and workload by arranging learning support appointments and by providing concise and detailed information regarding the needs of the students to assist them in their work with their learners.• Created and implemented a series of tailored Learning Workshops, whereby groups of students were demonstrated assistive technologies among their peers, which promoted learner independence while easing the workload demands on Learning Mentor colleagues in the face of shifting support demands.

Offered learning support to students with additional support requirements. Worked with students on a one-to-one basis, inside and outside the classroom. Managed an active caseload of approximately thirty learners across a number of academic disciplines who presented with a diverse range of additional support requirements.• Provided assistive technology training and practical demonstrations to students with specific learning difficulties to advise how technology can support them during their time in further education.• Created a series of interactive online learning objects that demonstrated the principal features of assistive technologies using Xerte Online Toolkits and embedded these objects in the virtual learning environment.

Master'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters, Disinction

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate Society, Gothic Reading Group, Art Club, English Society, Blogger The MLitt in The Gothic.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Gothic Reading Group