Siobhan McNiff
Learninng Disability Counselor at Middlesex University Dubai- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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OCR Diploma in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties
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Experience
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Middlesex University Dubai
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United Arab Emirates
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Learninng Disability Counselor
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Jan 2016 - Present
I am a dyslexia practitioner and an expert study skills tutor with a clear understanding of university level writing skills and disability support. An enthusiastic staff trainer in areas of disability awareness, including legal compliance. I negotiate and implement individual learning plans to enable students to demonstrate their learning potential.
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Learning Disability Counselor
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Jan 2016 - Present
I am a dyslexia practitioner and an expert study skills tutor with a clear understanding of university level writing skills and disability support. An enthusiastic staff trainer in areas of disability awareness, including legal compliance. I negotiate and implement individual learning plans to enable students to demonstrate their learning potential.
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Coventry University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Disability Service Manager/SpLD Assessor
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Jun 2008 - Present
Responsible for managing a team of staff including specialist teachers, disability advisers, mentors and note takers Create, implement and review quality assurance procedures and sheltered examination protocols Deliver specialist academic study skills tuition to classes; negotiate & deliver individual education plans for individuals Design and delivery of staff training about learning support, impact of disability on study, reasonable adjustments, legal requirements and coping strategies Work across all university departments to ensure quality learning and support for all students and staff, maintaining data protection and confidentiality Represent and promote the University at national network and professional events
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WCG
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United Kingdom
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Dyslexia Support Manager
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
Managed a team of 20 specialist support staff across 6 college campuses Design and implementation of quality assurance and administrative systems Diagnostic assessment of specific learning differences as outlined above Arrangement of sheltered exam conditions to meet requirements of external assessment bodies Designed and delivered a suite of staff training on aspects of disability Led the college to successfully gain British Dyslexia Quality Mark accreditation Managed a team of 20 specialist support staff across 6 college campuses Design and implementation of quality assurance and administrative systems Diagnostic assessment of specific learning differences as outlined above Arrangement of sheltered exam conditions to meet requirements of external assessment bodies Designed and delivered a suite of staff training on aspects of disability Led the college to successfully gain British Dyslexia Quality Mark accreditation
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Coventry 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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Essential Skills Curriculum Coordinator
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Jun 1999 - Jun 2006
Managed Adult Literacy and Numeracy programmes in Coventry Led a team of 15 staff to teach English in College and in the workplace Analysed data relevant to retention, attendance and achievement to promote excellence Individual and group teaching to equip learners with English and numeracy skills Managed outreach education programmes in the local community and in workplaces Managed Adult Literacy and Numeracy programmes in Coventry Led a team of 15 staff to teach English in College and in the workplace Analysed data relevant to retention, attendance and achievement to promote excellence Individual and group teaching to equip learners with English and numeracy skills Managed outreach education programmes in the local community and in workplaces
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Education
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University of Southampton
BA (Hons) English (upper second), English Language and Literature, General
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