Experience

Resource Group - Training

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructional Designer

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Training development, e-learning, content layout, production, control, product evaluation and delivery. Client liaison. Training development, e-learning, content layout, production, control, product evaluation and delivery. Client liaison.



Dutton Learning Design Ltd

• Gloucestershire

• Instructional Designer

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Freelance Instructional designer, contract work Freelance Instructional designer, contract work



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Designer

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  Working in a large integrated course ware production team environment, I work closely with military aircrew trainers and a media development team, using my pedagogical knowledge to write, develop and maintain high quality interactive learning content for the UK Armed Forces, ensuring the required standards and deadlines are met. I have carried out projects on my own or with a small team, including the development of content, testing and adjustment, editing and quality control for e-books and student led elearning, which enhance the courses and enable students to learn remotely. Show less



Self-Employed

• Writing and Editing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance eLearning Course Writer and Editor

  • Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

  Writing and editing course content for elearning. Quality Assurance for a Bristol based company checking their courses for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style/format (in accordance with house styles and client preferences), consistency, functionality and accuracy. I also check questions and feedback are pitched at an appropriate level and are matched to learning outcomes. Writing, designing and building a suite of childcare courses for a Blackpool based company using Articulate Storyline, including Safeguarding, Paediatric first aid, Manual handling, Behaviour management and Data Protection. Show less



Self employed

• Gloucestershire based, but am prepared to travel.

• Artist/teacher

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Mural Painting. Furniture Painting. Canvas Tent and Marquee painting. Art workshops for adults and children. Please visit my website to view my extensive portfolio and if you feel inspired - get in touch! gaildutton-artist-teacher.co.uk Mural Painting. Furniture Painting. Canvas Tent and Marquee painting. Art workshops for adults and children. Please visit my website to view my extensive portfolio and if you feel inspired - get in touch! gaildutton-artist-teacher.co.uk



Prospect Training Services

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructional Designer and Subject Matter Expert

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

  Employed for my pedagogical knowledge, research skills, subject matter expertise and application of these in writing and developing eLearning content. Responsible for a team of three writers, overseeing the course structure and creation of all content for eLearning resources, ensuring that learning outcomes, exam board requirements and private client briefs were met on time and to budget. My responsibilities included: • Providing accurate subject matter expertise and support to the team and outside agencies, undertaking research as required. • Identifying learning objectives, defining course structure and lesson content by creating storyboards and helping to develop them using Articulate Storyline. • Instructing and advising my immediate team and the design team in the development of eLearning resources, including: Entry 3, Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills maths and English; BTEC Level 1 Sport & Active Leisure Diploma How the Body Works; BTEC Level 1 Work Skills Award; Equal Opps Compliance Training; Information, Advice & Guidance Core Training programmes for all staff. • Final review, proofing, quality assurance and sign-off of all projects. Show less



Gloucestershire College

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2014

  Early Years Lecturer, Course & Curriculum Leader, Cache Coordinator & Internal Verifier, Staff Mentor. Y11 reintegration students, Entry Level 3, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Foundation degree. • Consistent Grade 1 Outstanding lesson observations. • Development and organisation of comprehensive courses and engaging resources for VLE, using LCMS Moodle. Teaching staff to facilitate learners' use of Mahara effectively, for building online portfolios and recording assessment evidence. • Course development: OCR L1 Nationals in Health & Social Care; CACHE Entry Level Certificate in Preparation for Childcare; City and Guilds L1 Certificate in Caring for Children; NOCN L1 Award and certificate in progression; CACHE L2 and 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care & Education; CACHE L1 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Caring for Children; CACHE L2 Award in Babysitting; NCFE L1 Award and Certificate in Employability Skills; CACHE L1 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings; CACHE L3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce; CACHE L2 Certificate for the Children and Young People Workforce; ‘No Rules Curriculum’ for CACHE L2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care. • Developed and led delivery of creative activities for open days, recruitment, special events and Learner Induction programme. • Ghana: advised a set-up project for a new nursery, on resources, teaching methods, problems and solutions. I also advised another Early years facilities on staff skills in concrete operational learning. Compared city and rural nursery practices claiming to follow the Montessori approach and later embedded this learning into course content. • Kenya: led an Early Years student mentoring programme, with particular focus on health related behaviour and infection control, by creating practical resources and culturally relevant music, dance and art techniques. Show less



Skytime Flight Training

• Gloucestershire Airport

• Business Partnership

  • Mar 2005 - Sep 2008

  Family run Private Flight Training offering flying lessons, PPL Training Courses (Piper Warrior, Piper, Tomahawk and Cessna 172). Responsibilities included: * Assistance in business set up * Logo and advertising design * Digitalisation of administrative documentation * Overseeing client use of PC flight simulator training software * Reception duties, evenings and weekends * Organisation of club social events. Family run Private Flight Training offering flying lessons, PPL Training Courses (Piper Warrior, Piper, Tomahawk and Cessna 172). Responsibilities included: * Assistance in business set up * Logo and advertising design * Digitalisation of administrative documentation * Overseeing client use of PC flight simulator training software * Reception duties, evenings and weekends * Organisation of club social events.



Whaddon Primary School

• Cheltenham, UK

• Class Teacher and Art Coordinator

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

  Y1, 2, 3 and 4 class teacher and Art coordinator. PPA cover for all year groups teaching Art. Led Art-centred curriculum and topic based teaching. Coordination and monitoring of Art & design, and Design & Technology teaching, staff confidence and training, resources, displays, workshops, art club, competition entries, involvement with other schools, community and museum projects. Y1, 2, 3 and 4 class teacher and Art coordinator. PPA cover for all year groups teaching Art. Led Art-centred curriculum and topic based teaching. Coordination and monitoring of Art & design, and Design & Technology teaching, staff confidence and training, resources, displays, workshops, art club, competition entries, involvement with other schools, community and museum projects.



Pittville School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Support Teacher

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2002

  Teaching a small group of Y7 pupils, KS1 & 2 literary and maths. Supervising the daily exclusion/ reintegration/ inclusion of Y7 and 8 pupils. Teaching a small group of Y7 pupils, KS1 & 2 literary and maths. Supervising the daily exclusion/ reintegration/ inclusion of Y7 and 8 pupils.



Dunalley Primary School

• Cheltenham, UK

• Graduate Teacher Trainee

  • Sep 2001 - Jul 2002

  My responsibilities as a trainee teacher included carrying out an employment training programme based in Y1/2 classes, with spring term experience in Y3/4 classes. I completed a QTS and PGCE while at Dunalley, and I coordinated a carnival float entry for the town’s carnival, in which we won 1st prize! My responsibilities as a trainee teacher included carrying out an employment training programme based in Y1/2 classes, with spring term experience in Y3/4 classes. I completed a QTS and PGCE while at Dunalley, and I coordinated a carnival float entry for the town’s carnival, in which we won 1st prize!



Dunalley Primary School

• Cheltenham, UK

• Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service Learning Support Teacher

  • Mar 2001 - Jul 2001

  I supported 18 children for whom English is an additional language. Ages ranged from reception to Y6 and I supported in class, in small groups or on a 1-1 basis. I supported 18 children for whom English is an additional language. Ages ranged from reception to Y6 and I supported in class, in small groups or on a 1-1 basis.



Freelance

• United Kingdom

• Freelance Artist

  • Jul 1992 - Nov 1998

  I used to travel the country, pavement drawing and was often approached to undertake murals in pubs, clubs, restaurants and from people who fancied something a little bit different in their homes. This led on to painting furniture, kitchens and decorative effects on walls, floors and ceilings. I also ran workshops teaching paint effects and furniture painting and was involved in a few large scale school and community projects. I still undertake commissions and hold 'creative days' in my spare time. Show less