Suzanne Uprichard Email & Phone Number

Berlin, De

Berlin, Germany

A part of my current role at Quinoa is as a qualified teacher, fully recognised by Berlin Senate. So far, I have focused on relationship building with Years 7-10 and have enjoyed immersing myself in the local context. The school is fully independent and serves a disadvantaged community to achieve as many students as possible, achieving their MSA and going on to fulfill their careers or further study. I work closely within my department to bring new pedagogical techniques focused on AI and… Show more A part of my current role at Quinoa is as a qualified teacher, fully recognised by Berlin Senate. So far, I have focused on relationship building with Years 7-10 and have enjoyed immersing myself in the local context. The school is fully independent and serves a disadvantaged community to achieve as many students as possible, achieving their MSA and going on to fulfill their careers or further study. I work closely within my department to bring new pedagogical techniques focused on AI and personalised learning, to increase student engagement and overall performance. I have been successful at implementing parts of a new curriculum, which centers around more student interests and current issues that affect them, for example, worldwide conflicts and what it means in their community. The other half of my role is the development of a new school building that will include a wood/metal Lernwerkstatt, Makerspace, Mediathek Studio, a new Library, and several group rooms for temporary projects. In the long term, we wish to develop a new idea around what school means, both for the student, their family, and the local community. We wish to expand our reach by using the school as a hub, ensuring that families and connected persons feel supported and engaged in school projects. This, in turn, should forge better links with those who can support us in obtaining work and learning opportunities outside of the school walls. School is no longer just a learning destination, but the physical representation of a successful community. Show less

Berlin, Germany

AMBOSS is a leading med-tech company providing a comprehensive knowledge platform for medical professionals worldwide, combining cutting-edge technology with evidence-based content to support clinical decision-making and education. At AMBOSS, I established and managed a bilingual (German and English) Kindergarten for children aged 6 months to 3 years, providing high-quality childcare at the company’s Berlin headquarters. This facility became a critical employee benefit, enhancing recruitment… Show more AMBOSS is a leading med-tech company providing a comprehensive knowledge platform for medical professionals worldwide, combining cutting-edge technology with evidence-based content to support clinical decision-making and education. At AMBOSS, I established and managed a bilingual (German and English) Kindergarten for children aged 6 months to 3 years, providing high-quality childcare at the company’s Berlin headquarters. This facility became a critical employee benefit, enhancing recruitment and supporting operations during the Corona crisis by enabling working parents. I implemented a tailored curriculum inspired by Montessori, Waldorf, and Steiner pedagogies, fostering independence, self-confidence, and an international community culture. I recruited and developed a dedicated team through an in-house training program, promoting collaborative leadership and staff retention.Additionally, I designed imaginative, resourceful learning environments with rotating themes like Space and Under the Sea, leveraging Loose Parts training and sustainable practices. The success of this initiative led to consultancy opportunities with organizations like Babbel and Sennder, where I developed childcare facility concepts tailored to their needs. Show less

Colombia

I moved to Colombia as part of my Master’s dissertation, which focused on teachers’ experiences in post-conflict contexts. During this time, I conducted fieldwork that involved interviews and focus groups under challenging circumstances across various locations. This experience honed my skills in interview techniques and presentation. I also taught both children and adults in several voluntary programs, emphasizing English and other core primary subjects. Working closely with local teachers, I… Show more I moved to Colombia as part of my Master’s dissertation, which focused on teachers’ experiences in post-conflict contexts. During this time, I conducted fieldwork that involved interviews and focus groups under challenging circumstances across various locations. This experience honed my skills in interview techniques and presentation. I also taught both children and adults in several voluntary programs, emphasizing English and other core primary subjects. Working closely with local teachers, I helped improve their pedagogical approaches and classroom practices, often demonstrating resourcefulness by teaching effectively without access to standard resources. With students, I prioritized speech development and the correct pronunciation of English, delivering successful elocution classes that boosted their confidence and fluency in speaking. Additionally, I taught myself Spanish, achieving a proficient, intermediate-high level of fluency. Show less

Sheffield, United Kingdom

• I joined the ACET Trust in my training year, I taught a range of years, from Reception to Year 6. • I held the position of Reception Teacher for a class of 18 and provide frequent cover for the other Reception Teacher who was a member of the Senior Leadership Team, bringing the amount of students to 36. I was also accountable as most senior staff member for a further Nursery cohort and its staff that had access to the same unit. • I specialised in the Early Years, which served as one… Show more • I joined the ACET Trust in my training year, I taught a range of years, from Reception to Year 6. • I held the position of Reception Teacher for a class of 18 and provide frequent cover for the other Reception Teacher who was a member of the Senior Leadership Team, bringing the amount of students to 36. I was also accountable as most senior staff member for a further Nursery cohort and its staff that had access to the same unit. • I specialised in the Early Years, which served as one of many focuses for my Masters education. I am a confident practitioner that fully understands how children learn at this age. I am aware of all current practice and curriculums, including assessment against the EYFS Framework and other publications from OFSTED and the Government. • My area had high social deprivation, which created a challenging context to teach in. I worked closely with SEN children, ranging from severe autism, Asperger’s, dyslexia and dyspraxia to behavioural issues. I established and strengthened close relationships with parents, who developed trust in me and who respect my professional opinion in their child’s learning. I increased engagement with the parental community in providing workshops for phonics and reading help at home that proved successful.• I worked closely in a large team including Senior Leadership and the school’s SENCo, which gave me many opportunities to observe quality first teaching. From this, I developed daily formal phonics lessons and other teaching strategies for number, space, shape and measures. Lessons were differentiated and taught in a variety of ways, including interventions for children who require one-to-one support.• I took a full lead on planning and creating all resources for a large continuous provision, ensuring that there are cross-curricular opportunities for the children to engage with. This included 17 activity stations, both indoor and outdoor, which are used for staff to collect observations from. Show less

Hai Phong, Vietnam

• I worked as a specialist pronunciation teacher in a range of English classes with young adults and business persons. • Business classes specialised in everyday practices and interview techniques for Asian students. Conversation was based on business language, negotiation, sales and formal networking. • Pronunciation classes focused on specific speech development patterns to improve clarity and understanding. This also included colloquial language vocabulary and its uses.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

My role in McEwan Fraser Legal really capitalised on my previous experience and I worked in several different departments including Production, Property (briefly) and then finally New Business. My main role was to source off market property deals for the Investments company through avenues such as Part Exchange and Cash Offers. It was also important for me to correctly give advice to potential clients about the viability of these options as well as discussing the open market. My role was very… Show more My role in McEwan Fraser Legal really capitalised on my previous experience and I worked in several different departments including Production, Property (briefly) and then finally New Business. My main role was to source off market property deals for the Investments company through avenues such as Part Exchange and Cash Offers. It was also important for me to correctly give advice to potential clients about the viability of these options as well as discussing the open market. My role was very fast paced and involved succinct decision making with clients about the best way to progress forward. I would often be in touch with potential clients for months, trying to guide them towards the right decision for their own individual circumstances. I also gained a unique insight into other areas of the property industry that were involved in off market deals including criteria for investment deals, how deals are brokered and also the involvement of residential clients in working with property professionals. Show less

North Of Scotland

As an office owner, my role was extremely varied on a daily basis. I handled all finances and accounts within the business as well as managing the marketing and overall growth strategy that we decided to undertake. Human resources was always a huge responsibility - we had a range of staff either employed or self-employed, all with important roles from estate agency to admin. I controlled the training and development of all staff and also tried to encompass industry knowledge so that… Show more As an office owner, my role was extremely varied on a daily basis. I handled all finances and accounts within the business as well as managing the marketing and overall growth strategy that we decided to undertake. Human resources was always a huge responsibility - we had a range of staff either employed or self-employed, all with important roles from estate agency to admin. I controlled the training and development of all staff and also tried to encompass industry knowledge so that people learnt not only about the company but the wider sphere on which we did business. I really enjoyed helping to create an overall network of offices and dedicated much of my time in a support role to the entire Scottish Property Network. This included wider implementation of the same roles, responsibilities, tasks and aims that applied to my own business to the entire network, being sensitive to the fact that it was also independent businesses that I was working with. My experience in change management from acting as Project Manager over a business's most difficult period (an entire re-brand) held me in good stead for achieving the same objective with other individual offices. Show less

Inverness, United Kingdom

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• I worked at the Head Office of RE/MAX Scotland, where I ensure the day-to-day administration was thoroughly carried out for the Vice President of Finance, the President and the Regional Franchise Director.• This included duties such as diary management for the full office, travel itineraries to each franchise as well as larger trips to North America and Canada. These were complex; fitting in several different RE/MAX International networking events at once and plans often change at the… Show more • I worked at the Head Office of RE/MAX Scotland, where I ensure the day-to-day administration was thoroughly carried out for the Vice President of Finance, the President and the Regional Franchise Director.• This included duties such as diary management for the full office, travel itineraries to each franchise as well as larger trips to North America and Canada. These were complex; fitting in several different RE/MAX International networking events at once and plans often change at the last moment. I worked with each of my senior colleagues in trying to utilise each working day wisely, so that their time is used with maximum efficiency.• I also worked with CCFS, a financial advisory company that process mortgages, insurance cover and investments. I was responsible for all correspondence to each of the 6 advisors, as well as overseeing accounts work. • A key focus in my position was events for not only Head Office but also the full network of over 150 Associates and Office Owners. In September 2011, I successfully organised the Annual Awards, held at the Hilton Strathclyde, which celebrated the success of the company over the previous year. This included a full luncheon, prize giving, photography session and key training from RE/MAX Europe. I was complimented on how well the day was run by attendees. • Training and development of the network was all held at Headquarters and I personally attended to each course – from the catering to any document preparation. This ranged from afternoon sessions to trainees attending for a full week.• I organised the day-to-day running of the office - this encompassed all mail, faxes, telephone calls, stationary orders, couriers and any health and safety issues that arise. • As Complaints Officer for the network, I demonstrated empathy, patience and discretion within my role, even under extremely high-pressured environments. I have a professional demeanour and constantly work towards a resolution with the customer. Show less

Masters, Education And Leadership

Activities and Societies: A degree that focused on educational inequality in the UK and abroad. Rigorous academic teaching looking.

Pgce, Education

Teach First Programme completed in Early Years, Year 2 and Year 4.

Ba Hons - Management & Organisations, Employee Relations, Hr, Change Management, Technology In Organisations

Student Course Representative • Elected by peers to represent Organisation, Work and Technology at meetings with departmental teaching.

Ba Hons, Management & Organisations

Study Abroad Year – Monash University, Melbourne (2008-2009) • Second year of my degree on a study abroad programme in Monash University.

Music, French, History & Politics

Activities and Societies: Girls Choir Piano, Oboe, Classical and Theatre Singing Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Camp America - Classical.