Assessment Development Manager

• Mar 2022 - Present

End-Point Assessor - Leadership and Management

• Feb 2018 - Present

Study programme tutor (CPD)

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2022

Working as a freelance practitioner support trainer for state and private education providers throughout England, delivering modules of the Study programme support.• Developed session content for CPD delivered around work experience and T-Level transition• Proof-reader/content checker of content created for other modules • Liaison with organisations within the Study programme support Working as a freelance practitioner support trainer for state and private education providers throughout England, delivering modules of the Study programme support.• Developed session content for CPD delivered around work experience and T-Level transition• Proof-reader/content checker of content created for other modules • Liaison with organisations within the Study programme support

End-Point Assessment Development Lead & Assessor Manager

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2022

Working closely with the Director of Product Integrity I project managed every aspect of becoming a ready to deliver end-point assessment organisation and leading EPAO for the creative industries. Working closely with industry specialist organisations to successfully produce applications to be on the register of end-point assessment organisations. Working closely with Trail Blazer groups and industry specialists I prepared, designed, created, and implemented assessment material, including mark sheets, exams, discussion questions and assessment guidance for apprentices, training providers and employers. I utilised my skills and knowledge…• Extensive current marketplace knowledge of assessment practices and experience of writing, delivering, and evaluating assessments and examinations• In depth understanding of education, assessment, and delivery within cross sector post 16 education• Demonstrable experience in project management, showing strong organisation and prioritisation skills with successful delivery outcomes• Demonstrable ability to deliver a high level of accuracy within outputs…to leverage AIM Assessments position within the EPAO sector, leading to• Being registered and prepared to assess on 10 apprenticeship standards and delivering over 200 EPA’s • Being recognised within the creative industries as the leading EPAO (trail blazer groups now approach AIM to be an EPAO)• AIM Assessment becoming a member of the Creative Industries Federation https://www.aim-group.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/product-integrity/

Lecturer- Teacher Education

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2022

Primarily brought into Kirklees college to build and improve apprenticeship provision within the Teacher Education department. • Planned, designed, built, and implemented a Teacher Training Apprenticeship programme• Built effective working relations with employers, awarding bodies and the university of Huddersfield.• Increased uptake of the apprenticeship from zero to six within 6 months, infilling with L5 Diploma students Primarily brought into Kirklees college to build and improve apprenticeship provision within the Teacher Education department. • Planned, designed, built, and implemented a Teacher Training Apprenticeship programme• Built effective working relations with employers, awarding bodies and the university of Huddersfield.• Increased uptake of the apprenticeship from zero to six within 6 months, infilling with L5 Diploma students

Deputy Head of Learning

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

Promoting a student focused culture of high performance and excellence in teaching, learning, training and assessment. I manage the delivery of the curriculum, with particular emphasis on Apprenticeships and Work based learning with regard to quality improvement and student experience, to ensure that every individual student achieves success and appropriate progression in a timely manner.I am responsible for ensuring that direct reports are developed appropriately in order to enable delivery staff to continue to deliver success with each of their students. Providing direct support to the Director of Curriculum to manage innovative curriculum development, ensuring the offer is influenced by students and employers, is demand led, accessible and attractive to potential students.Outputs are achieved through the direct management of College staff, budgets and other resources ensuring that the College's values are being adhered to and best value is achieved.

Lecturer

• Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

Research learning resources, as well as assess student needs and identify weak areas. Organise tutoring environment to promote productivity and co-ordinate a learners’ group by working to tight schedules, KPIs, and deadlines, while operating as a contract manager.A few key achievements in this tenure include:➢ Tailored functional ICT, English, and Maths teaching methodologies to suit the needs of individual students of the college and workplace.➢ Identified skills for improvement and conducted numerous training sessions for individuals on customer service and business administration topics to improve performance.➢ Conducted an in-depth IQA investigation of malpractice and carried out IQA activities on a private company. Interviewed the managing directors, assessors, and students.

Manager

• Jan 2013 - Sep 2017

Responsible for creating a safe environment in which to engage a junior football team in fair play, team skills and discipline. I Developed engaging sessions and delivered them in order to develop the players’ social and football skills. I facilitated committee meetings, fund raising activities and organised social events for the players and their carers. A few key achievements in this tenure include:➢ Helping socially disengaged teenagers to become pro-active members of society.➢ Managing the first team in the club to a league title.➢ Securing a home pitch and facilities for the club.

Contract Manager

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

Acting contract Manager for education within prisons I liaised with individual prisons nationwide to negotiate and set up models of working that suited the requirements and needs of all stakeholders. I would over see and manage the day to day running of these contracts and staff working on them as well as working on them myself to deliver bespoke education with tailored delivery systems. A few key achievements during this tenure include:➢ Setting up working models of delivery for six prisons nationwide.➢ Managing the needs of individual prisons to facilitate the education and professional development of their staff.➢ Meeting the needs of over two hundred students.➢Addressing training needs of staff.

Skills for Life Tutor - Vocational with Maths & English (Home-based)

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

Planned, prepared, and presented lessons to a range of English and Maths classes. Assessed, supported, and furnished learners with the required functional and life skills solutions. Enabled learners to attain qualifications to enhance further education and employment prospects.A few key achievements in this tenure include:➢ Reviewed and delivered practical quality sessions giving comprehensible instructions to learners, while covering IAG, funding requirements, and a vocational element.➢ Motivated and engaged 200 learners by prepping teaching specific to the individuals.

ESOL Tutor

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

Employed differentiated teaching methods, incorporating learning activities to address all learning styles. Taught students to read, write, and speak English in a large and successful comprehensive environment. Trained tutors and contacted stakeholders in order to update on students’ progress.A few key achievements in this tenure include:➢ Adapted course content and delivery style to boost confidence and meet needs of learners.➢ Developed existing and new curricula centered on delivering ESOL learning opportunities and instituted critical study benefits to strengthen pupils’ performance.

PTLLS Tutor

• 2013 - 2014

Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for students on a bespoke level 4 PTLLS course of education. Modified resources to meet student's diverse needs and integrated worksheets to vary lessons and consolidate concepts. Followed up with students through monthly discussion sessions.A few key achievements in this tenure include:➢ Developed, implemented, and evaluated high-quality structure of learning programmes and work plans that accommodated specific level of learners.➢ Envisioned, created, and instigated academic strategies to improve student self-sufficiency.

OnlineTutor

• Mar 2011 - Nov 2013

Responsible for learners on a Business Admin, Working in the Health Sector, Equality and Diversity, Equal Opportunities online course of education. I would schedule and organise my work from home in order to provided online tutoring/training utilising a variety of different teaching and learning methods appropriate to students needs. I set assignments and would provide regular, detailed and specific feedback to individuals.A few achievements whilst in this position include: ➢Setting up new qualifications➢Setting up new methods of delivery➢Leading standardisation and tutor training sessions

Employability Tutor

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

working with learners I assessed training needs and set up courses of education that developed weaker areas through delivering training one to one and in group settings. I assessed and kept my own records on learners’ progress to meet funding requirements, and would complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.A few key achievements whilst in this role include: ➢Setting up and implementing a job club for local residents➢creating courses of education to meet recognised awarding body requirements