English Teacher

• Sep 2022 - Present

Grade 7 Educator

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

Subject English Subject English

Bagpiper Sole Proprietor

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2021

Weddings A tailored and personal service from a piper in Highland Dress. Options include Piping while guests arrive at the venue, Piping the bride down the aisle, Piping the happy couple out of the venue, Piping the top table to their meal and Piping the couple to the cake. Funerals A tailored and personal service from a piper in Highland Dress. Options include playing for the funeral party as they arrive at the cemetery/crematorium. Traditionally the piper would play a slow air or lament as the coffin is being lowered. To complete the service we also recommend having the piper play when guests are leaving the funeral service. Corporate Events To add a touch of class to your corporate function, we can offer some light entertainment.

Educator

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

West of Scotland CAMHS Project Officer

• Feb 2011 - Nov 2012

The role is to encourage and support the five NHS Boards in the West of Scotland to reach a decision on whether the introduction of a Managed Clinical Network for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) would be beneficial to service delivery and sustainability across the region. Tasks include: • Reviewing, assessing and analysing the effectiveness of existing service delivery, protocols and guidelines • Supporting the development of regional service models, care pathways and shared protocols for Tiers 3 and 4 CAMHS services • Supporting the establishment of a regional clinical forum • Developing a clear work programme • Analysing, presenting and reporting information to the Clinical Reference Group on service profiles in relation to workforce structure and service needs • Reporting to Stakeholders on progress of the project • Reporting to the CAMHS Advisor to the Scottish Government • Facilitating a learning network across the region • Facilitating and presenting at large national conferences for all clinicians in the West of Scotland as part of the learning network. • Liaising with the 2 other regional projects and the Scottish Government to meet the current government Child and Adolescent Mental Health targets in compliance with Health legislation • Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of agreed activities, protocols and processes of stakeholders and the Clinical Reference Group. This regional role requires thinking and acting strategically, working across NHS board boundaries, communicating effectively, building relationships and encouraging joint working with a range of stakeholders within the NHS and partner agencies. It requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organisational skills, and the ability to influence others and negotiate effectively.

Assistant Psychologist

• Aug 2007 - Feb 2011

Working as part of a multi disciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS): - assisting and carrying out clinically related administration, audits and evaluations, collecting statistics, developing audit projects and organising training. - support and enhance the professional psychological care of children and families within the NHS Lanarkshire CAMH service. - work under the management of a consultant clinical psychologist to provide psychological assessment and psychological interventions according to an agreed plan and within the overall framework of departmental policies and procedures.

Post School Learning Coordinator

• Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

- responsible for developing, managing, monitoring and teaching the after school and evening class piping programme which included five different courses. - working autonomously and reporting to the principal on a weekly basis - managing instructors and student timetables as well as teaching children and adults to play bagpipes. - responsible for developing, managing, monitoring and teaching the after school and evening class piping programme which included five different courses. - working autonomously and reporting to the principal on a weekly basis - managing instructors and student timetables as well as teaching children and adults to play bagpipes.