Kyra Martin Barrera
Curriculum Manager Access to Education at Glasgow Clyde College- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Bio
LinkedIn User
Passionate about developing language skills with the ability to develop and lead a team, Kyra was an asset to the College and instrumental in improving our provision.
LinkedIn User
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Kyra Martin. I have had the pleasure of working with Kyra for 5 years. We have been colleagues, and for a short time I was a tangential department supervisor. I was never worried about asking Kyra for her help in my department, as she was always willing to give her time. Kyra is an energetic teacher and greatly cares for her students. Her colleagues enjoy working with her and she often comes across like a breath of fresh air. Her enthusiasm and energy are revitalizing and the students love her. Kyra will be an asset to any office and every classroom.
Joanne Rowe
Kyra is a gifted teacher who relates well to her students and is highly skilled at producing meaningful, relevant learning material. She works well in a team but is equally able to work by her self.
LinkedIn User
Passionate about developing language skills with the ability to develop and lead a team, Kyra was an asset to the College and instrumental in improving our provision.
LinkedIn User
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Kyra Martin. I have had the pleasure of working with Kyra for 5 years. We have been colleagues, and for a short time I was a tangential department supervisor. I was never worried about asking Kyra for her help in my department, as she was always willing to give her time. Kyra is an energetic teacher and greatly cares for her students. Her colleagues enjoy working with her and she often comes across like a breath of fresh air. Her enthusiasm and energy are revitalizing and the students love her. Kyra will be an asset to any office and every classroom.
Joanne Rowe
Kyra is a gifted teacher who relates well to her students and is highly skilled at producing meaningful, relevant learning material. She works well in a team but is equally able to work by her self.
LinkedIn User
Passionate about developing language skills with the ability to develop and lead a team, Kyra was an asset to the College and instrumental in improving our provision.
LinkedIn User
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Kyra Martin. I have had the pleasure of working with Kyra for 5 years. We have been colleagues, and for a short time I was a tangential department supervisor. I was never worried about asking Kyra for her help in my department, as she was always willing to give her time. Kyra is an energetic teacher and greatly cares for her students. Her colleagues enjoy working with her and she often comes across like a breath of fresh air. Her enthusiasm and energy are revitalizing and the students love her. Kyra will be an asset to any office and every classroom.
Joanne Rowe
Kyra is a gifted teacher who relates well to her students and is highly skilled at producing meaningful, relevant learning material. She works well in a team but is equally able to work by her self.
LinkedIn User
Passionate about developing language skills with the ability to develop and lead a team, Kyra was an asset to the College and instrumental in improving our provision.
LinkedIn User
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Kyra Martin. I have had the pleasure of working with Kyra for 5 years. We have been colleagues, and for a short time I was a tangential department supervisor. I was never worried about asking Kyra for her help in my department, as she was always willing to give her time. Kyra is an energetic teacher and greatly cares for her students. Her colleagues enjoy working with her and she often comes across like a breath of fresh air. Her enthusiasm and energy are revitalizing and the students love her. Kyra will be an asset to any office and every classroom.
Joanne Rowe
Kyra is a gifted teacher who relates well to her students and is highly skilled at producing meaningful, relevant learning material. She works well in a team but is equally able to work by her self.
Credentials
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Gamification of Learning
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Teaching Techniques: Classroom Management
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
The Neuroscience of Learning
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Intellectual Humility: Practice
CourseraMay, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Glasgow Clyde College
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Curriculum Manager Access to Education
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Jan 2022 - Present
A varied and demanding role encapsulating multiple responsibilities, some of which include: Leadership and Management • Provide inspiring and principled team management and support ensuring a collaborative, people-centred approach. • Responsible for managing, developing and implementing effective and positive change within my curriculum area, involving cross college collaborations, commercial and bespoke built programmes and BSL provision. Key Accountabilities • Accountable for the key performance indicators for my curriculum area and the improvement of these through systematic monitoring and analysis of data, while leadingand supporting teams to meet agreed targets for recruitment, retention, attainment, progression and satisfaction • Responsible for monitoring and delivery of agreed targets for successful income generation e.g. credits, commercial or other and strategic planning of curriculum to be flexible, fit for purpose and responsive to local and national needs with perceptive labour market intelligence monitoring. Show less
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Higher Colleges of Technology
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United Arab Emirates
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
Provided high quality and varied online teaching to university students. I provided specialised support and individualised learning plans for students with identified learning difficulties and needs. I also provided curriculum and quality consultations on an adjunct basis
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Curriculum Lead English Communications
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Apr 2011 - Jul 2021
My previous role allowed me to be responsible for the innovation and development of mobile technology curricula across a nationwide college/university system, and the development and mapping of UAE university curriculum to the Common European Framework. I also undertook Apple Distinguished Educator training and implemented programs using mobile technology, Interactive whiteboards and IPad use in the classroom, as I feel technology is a great benefit to education. Furthermore I continuously worked with SEN and inclusion in education settings and constantly raised the profile of specialised teaching for learners with special educational and access needs. Show less
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Hertford Regional College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Skills for Life Manager
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Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
- Lead a team consisting of 22 faculty and administrative personnel, maintained an annual SfL turnover to the sum of £750,000. - Provision of quality-led processes and annual self-assessment reporting. - Overseeing and marketing of staff development and programmes encompassing Herts and East of England. - Managing discrete college Literacy, ESOL, Numeracy and EFL; workplace and community provision and cross-college support. - Staff recruitment. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDE: • Increased workplace and community provision and direct study links from 3 workplace and 2 community settings, to 9 settings with over 200 students - achieving nationally recognised qualifications. • Increased Skills for Life provision from an OFSTED “unsatisfactory” grade to “good” within just 3 years. • Implemented Cross College SfL Embedded programmes leading to an increase in overall content course achievement and retention. Show less
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Oaklands College
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Advanced Skills Practitioner
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Jan 2006 - Feb 2008
• Performed recorded teaching and practice quality observations across the college. • CPD of new QTS’ and continuing teaching faculty. • Mentored Skills for Life Staff and provided support activities for new teachers. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDE: • Increased new staff retention and observed professional practice grades by over 60% through implementation of a mentoring program. • Performed recorded teaching and practice quality observations across the college. • CPD of new QTS’ and continuing teaching faculty. • Mentored Skills for Life Staff and provided support activities for new teachers. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDE: • Increased new staff retention and observed professional practice grades by over 60% through implementation of a mentoring program.
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TBG Learning
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior ESOL Trainer, C&G 3692 E1-L2 Internal Verifier and Staff trainer
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May 2004 - Jan 2006
• Carried out observations of teaching staff & interviews for new teachers. • Trained other centres’ Internal Verifiers. • Provision of internal verification for the City and Guilds 3692 qualification. • Taught ESOL and delivered examinations. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDE: • Secured rights for the organization to be a City and Guilds examination centre. • Responsible for securing the rights for the delivery of various City and Guilds courses and qualifications; whilst additionally responsible for writing the quality control and management documentation for academic staff observation. Show less
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Bournemouth Business School International
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United Kingdom
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E-Learning Providers
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Academic Tutor
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Jan 2003 - Apr 2004
• Taught General English, IELTS. • Assisted students entrance requirements for British universities and with NATO examinations. • Chaired meetings, gave presentation. • Taught General English, IELTS. • Assisted students entrance requirements for British universities and with NATO examinations. • Chaired meetings, gave presentation.
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Director & Teacher
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Feb 1999 - Jan 2003
• Set-up and management of a private language school, including recruitment of staff and teachers and management of business accounts and plans. • Knowledge of business practice in Japan. • Creation of contracts & school curriculum. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THIS ROLE INCLUDE: • Founding the school from scratch to become a viable institution; including all relevant initial and daily paperwork, administration, day to day running activities , necessary VISAs and curricula. • Responsible for securing rights and licenses. Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2010
UCL Institute of Education
Level 7 Subject Specialist Certificate in Adult Literacy Teaching, Adult Literacy -
2016 - 2017
Middlesex University
Dyslexia Action PGMA Dyslexia Assessment, Dyslexia, Literacy and Assessment -
2012 - 2014
UCL
MA Adult Literacy Language and Numeracy, Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor -
2005 - 2007
UCL Institute of Education
PGCE Further Education, Further Education -
1994 - 1998
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BA Joint Honors Degree, Archeology & French -
1994 - 1998
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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