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Alexandra Beavington

Dunblane,Stirlingshire

Summary

A skilled professional with expertise in coaching and mentoring, curriculum development tailored to diverse learner needs, and innovative content delivery. Demonstrates exceptional time management and multi-tasking abilities, effectively prioritising competing demands while maintaining attention to detail. Adept at leading and motivating teams, fostering collaboration, and driving success through independent and collective efforts. Committed to leveraging creativity and strategic insight to achieve organisational goals while contributing to impactful learning experiences.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4029
4029
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Primary school teacher

Perth and Kinross Council
Crieff, Perth and Kinross
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Data Management.
  • Development of curriculum plans.
  • Use of assessment data to inform future planning and activities.
  • Demonstration of flexibility to quickly adapt to the needs of the institution and stakeholders.
  • Use of creativity to engage stakeholders.
  • Working with colleagues to share information and collaborate on tasks.
  • Creation of detailed reports to be shared with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Tailored teaching techniques to individual learner needs, ensuring inclusivity and differentiation.

Teacher and Primary Leadership Team

Morrison's Academy
Crieff, Perth and Kinross
08.2015 - 08.2020
  • Carried out an audit of core subject with recommendations to implement.
  • Reviewed, monitored, eliminated waste, implemented new strategies as part of subject and policy reviews.
  • Analysis of data
  • Creation and reviewing of policies and guidelines and other related documents.
  • Researching international as well as national trends for key subject areas and how these can be used to raise attainment.
  • Liaising with colleagues in external settings to share ideas and implement successful strategies and resources.
  • Use of online learning platforms to deliver content.
  • Delivered training in how to use online classrooms.
  • Research into appropriate resources for colleagues, awareness of procurement restrictions and procedures.
  • Producing and delivering training to a range of stakeholders, using feedback to make adjustments and provide additional training and support where necessary.
  • Delivering and creating presentations to a range of subject experts and novices.
  • Facilitated group discussions with students for enhanced learning experiences.
  • Facilitated open discussions during trainings, promoting an inclusive learning environment where all voices were heard and valued.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons enhancing the learning experience.
  • Tailored teaching methods according to individual learning styles for effective comprehension.
  • Secured buy-in from all stakeholders with persuasive presentations of benefits of proposed changes.
  • Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
  • Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
  • Initiated relationships with other businesses and individuals to enrich pupils' experiences.
  • Confidently employed software including Microsoft Word and Excel to receive and record daily activities.
  • Provided detailed feedback after lesson observations of candidates during interview rounds.
  • Independently researched and up-skilled personal knowledge of areas of computer science.
  • Created and reviewed feasible action plans to drive curriculum development forward.
  • Optimised product selection process to meet organisational needs and obtained funding from multiple sources.
  • Delivered reports, proposals and presentations to a range of audiences including representatives from Education Scotland and governors.

Assistant Principal

Meopham Community Academy
Meopham, Kent
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • Member of Senior Leadership Team
  • Pastoral responsibility for 128 children.
  • Line manager and appraiser.
  • Mentoring and coaching of colleagues both within and outside of the setting to raise standards and attainment.
  • Rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED for quality of teaching.
  • Monitoring of colleagues, developmental feedback given.
  • Development of key subject areas with training and resource materials delivered and created.
  • Creation of policies and guidelines.
  • Risk assessments completed and followed.
  • Training for a range of stakeholders created, delivered and reviewed.
  • Leading the local consortium involved in the development of a core subject.
  • Minute taking, agenda setting and appropriate correspondence as well as delegation of tasks.
  • Providing support to individuals to improve performance, dealing often with sensitive situations.
  • Involved in the staff recruitment process.
  • Mentor for early career teachers, providing support and guidance.
  • Aided in budget planning and resource allocation for optimum use of funds.
  • Promoted a collaborative work culture among educators and outside agencies, fostering team synergy.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment with a focus on student well-being.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

Class Teacher and Mathematics Lead

Aylesford Primary School
Aylesford, Kent
09.2006 - 09.2012
  • Use of curriculum documents and assessment data to plan and deliver lessons.
  • Safe guarding training completed annually and procedures followed.
  • Reporting of progress of individuals.
  • Creation and review of action plans to advance core subjects forward.
  • Reporting to a range of stakeholders information obtained through subject audits.
  • Mentoring of colleagues to improve productivity and raise attainment of learners.
  • Identification of training needs of colleagues and delivering these or providing opportunities for them to access external providers.
  • Planned and delivered fundraising events.
  • Updating and reviewing policies.
  • Graded 'Outstanding' by local authority for assessment judgments and evidence portfolios.

Education

PGCE - Primary

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, Kent
09.2005 - 07.2006

MA ( Hons) - Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
St. Andrews
09.1999 - 06.2004

NPQML - Middle Leadership

National College For Teaching And Leadership
10.2013 - 10.2014

Qualified Teacher Status -

General Teaching Council

Full Registration - Primary

The General Teaching Council For Scotland

Skills

  • Time management and multi-tasking skills, prioritising when facing competing demands
  • Curriculum and course development tailored to learners' needs
  • Innovative and creative when planning and delivering content
  • Confident to work independently and collaboratively
  • Leading and motivating teams
  • Ability to see the wider picture while paying attention to detail
  • Experienced and aware of current trends in learning and applying them to achieve desired outcomes
  • Coaching and mentoring expertise
  • Budget management
  • Inventory management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Active listening skills

Timeline

Primary school teacher

Perth and Kinross Council
08.2022 - 08.2023

Teacher and Primary Leadership Team

Morrison's Academy
08.2015 - 08.2020

NPQML - Middle Leadership

National College For Teaching And Leadership
10.2013 - 10.2014

Assistant Principal

Meopham Community Academy
09.2012 - 08.2015

Class Teacher and Mathematics Lead

Aylesford Primary School
09.2006 - 09.2012

PGCE - Primary

Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2005 - 07.2006

MA ( Hons) - Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
09.1999 - 06.2004

Qualified Teacher Status -

General Teaching Council

Full Registration - Primary

The General Teaching Council For Scotland

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