CV
Experience
2005 - Present
FE Lecturer
NRC
Responsible for delivering engaging and informative sessions to Adult learners, ensuring that the curriculum is effectively communicated and that learning objectives are met. Subjects include: Communication, Number, Psychology, Employability, Digital Skills.
Designing and implementing assessment strategies to evaluate learners' understanding and progress, providing feedback to help learners improve their performance and achieve their learning goals.
Offering personalized support and guidance to learners, addressing individual learning needs and providing additional assistance to help learners overcome challenges and succeed in their studies.
Staying abreast of industry developments, educational trends and teaching methodologies to enhance my own knowledge and skills, which I can then impart to my students. Using blended learning techniques, online sessions, face to face sessions and e-learning modules when required
Collaborating with other educators, support staff and industry professionals to create a supportive and enriching learning environment.
2000- 2005
Freelance Lecturer
NTC, BMC, SERC
Delivering high-quality, engaging and informative lessons to Adult learners in the following subjects: Communication Number, Psychology, Employability, Digital Skills.
Designing, developing and updating course materials and resources to meet the needs of a diverse student body and to align with the requirements of the specific qualifications being taught.
Providing academic and pastoral support to Adult Learners, including guidance on study skills, academic progress, and personal development, to help them achieve their full potential.
Designing and implementing various assessment methods to evaluate learners' understanding and progress, providing constructive feedback and support to facilitate continuous improvement
Education
Ulster University
Degree Level
Occupational Psychology
Course Content
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Organisational structure, design, culture and climate.
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Power, influence and negotiation in organisations; consumer psychology.
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Methods and models of organisational development and change.
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Organisational effectiveness, productivity, performance.
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Groups, teams and teamwork.
Ulster University
Post Graduate Level
PGCFHE
Post Graduate Certificate in Further and Higher Education
Course Content
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Teaching and learning theory,
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Managing classroom behaviour
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Current educational issues.
2023
Digital Learning Institute
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
DISTINCTION
Course Content
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Explore the landscape of digital learning
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Look at different roles in a digital learning project
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Understand the digital learning design process
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Follow best practices in digital learning design
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Uncover the theory that underpins effective design
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Explore the 5 core instructional design principles
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Scope out the learning need
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Create an instructional design plan
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Build and rollout the eLearning course
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Familiarise yourself with popular eLearning tools
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Gain hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline
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Start navigating learning management systems (LMS)
Professional skillset
Programme Design
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Needs analysis, research methods planning, training, impact measures, reporting impact, evaluation.
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Learning design - Adult Learning theory, multimodal learning
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Asset design ie: eLearning modules, training, resources, assessments.
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Articulate Storyline, Rise 360 and Microlearning
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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Stakeholder management - working external stakeholders
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Writing for different audiences
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Differentiation and intervention to support client needs
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Coaching & performance management
Organisation
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Time management - prioritising
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Meticulous, attention to detail - editing skills
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Project management - managing competin
Resilient & Flexibility
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Solution-focused
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Creative and innovative
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Critical thinking