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My Professional Skills and Abilities<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Leadership in Education Design, Management and Delivery<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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Leading a diverse range of stakeholders, I am responsible for the development and delivery of engaging and effective learning experiences. I have experience mentoring and leading professional development for peers, as well as education at all levels in
secondary school. Communicating face-to-face or remotely, I have the communication skills, understanding, and approaches to bring out the best in professionals and to inspire and lead change. I work collaboratively with stakeholders to lead digital change and have experience in strategic planning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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A Passion for Digital Learning<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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I believe that education must have a positive, relevant impact at all levels of learning. I have a keen interest in technology and seek out industry partnerships to ensure relevance in all learning programmes. I am also committed to delivering accessible and inclusive learning solutions, with a particular focus on sustainable change through digital innovation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Personal Development and Professional Certification<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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Continuous learning, research and development is essential to my professional abilities and innovation.
I recently completed a postgraduate certificate in Technology Enhanced Learning to ensure I am fully aware of current research and frameworks used in the application of technology for learning.
I have skills and experience in industry leading software tools such as Office 365, Google Workspace, Articulate 360. I am committed to developing my digital learningskills and routinely investigate and evaluate new tools and their application.
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Google Level 2 Certified Educator.
Microsoft Certified Educator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professional Experience<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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EDUCATOR COMPUTING SCIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Lanarkshire Council \u2013 Biggar High School – O8\/17 to present
West Lothian Council \u2013 Armadale Academy \u2013 08\/07 to 08\/17<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing learning design, implementation, and evaluation for over 170 stakeholders integrating digital tools to support in person, remote, and hybrid learning.
Curriculum design.
Building and managing a thriving learning environment that is digital by design.
Mentoring and coaching peers including evaluation against performance standards.
Leading peer training in the use of digital tools, including Google and Microsoft products as well as a wide range of other tools such as Canva, Prezi and Scratch.
Developed a digital strategy to support embedding of digital technology into strategic planning.
Leading Digital Schools certification project, including supporting colleagues on their self-evaluation journey using frameworks and planning tools.
NESTA ‘Classroom Changemakers’ award, recognising innovative practice.
Managing allocated budget to maximize impact and sustainability.
Partnership working with community organisations, charities, and business partners.
Design, implementation, and maintenance of the school website and providing training and support to colleagues in its update and use.
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LEADING TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT LEARNING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Lothian Council \u2013 Armadale Academy \u2013 09\/15 to 05\/17<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic planning of digital learning development.
Support and training of 60 peers in digital learning tools including Office 365 and
SharePoint.
Development of SharePoint resources.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Education and Qualifications<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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Post Graduate Certificate
Post Graduate Certificate
Post Graduate Diploma
BEng (Hons) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technology Enhanced Learning
Educational Leadership
Education
Multimedia Systems<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Software Skills<\/h2>\n\t\t\t
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Articulate Storyline, Rise 360
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Canva
Prezi
Replit
Trinket
HTML, CSS<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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