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Alexis Hunterson

Hamilton,South Lanarkshire

Summary

Experienced and driven educational professional with a strong foundation in psychological theories and behavioural research, coupled with exceptional communication and analytical skills. Demonstrates proficiency in curriculum development and student mentorship, fostering productive, inclusive and engaging learning environments, leading to positive learner outcomes and high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Course Team Leader Applied Psychology/Criminology

Cirencester College
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
02.2023 - 12.2025
  • Increased team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions to improve standardisation of marking and workload.
  • Developed strategies for improved performance levels across the team resulting in high levels of student achievement.
  • Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times and resolving any issues efficiently.
  • Lead Internal verifier and examiner for Pearson Btec Applied Psychology
  • Completion of progress monitoring and implementing relevant action plans for staff and students.
  • Ensuring high levels of customer service for all stakeholders.

Lecturer of Psychology

Cirencester College
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
08.2021 - 12.2025
  • Developed innovative course materials for improved knowledge retention in students, enhancing student understanding of complex psychological theories by delivering engaging lectures.
  • Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices. Completing all mandatory training e,g Safeguarding and Prevent.
  • Timely recording and monitoring of student progress, implementing action plans where required to ensure success.
  • Attendance at parents' evenings, open days and 1:1 meetings to work collaboratively with parents/ guardians and other stakeholders.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Operated cash registers accurately, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
  • Provided personalised customer service fostering brand loyalty amongst clients and resolving customer queries/complaints effectively.
  • Adhered to strict hygiene practices while handling food ensuring safety at all times.
  • Participated in regular stock takes helping manage supplies efficiently.

Residential Childcare Worker Team Leader

Pebbles Care Ltd
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided training, support and supervision to new staff members to ensure adherence to daily routines, promoting stability for the team and young people.
  • Managed challenging behaviour through effective communication and de-escalation techniques, resolving crisis situations; ensuring the safety of staff and young people.
  • Maintained accurate and timely records, ensuring compliance with regulations.


Residential Childcare Worker

Care Visions
Stirling, Stirlingshire
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Complied fully with safeguarding policies and procedures; upheld highest standards of child protection at all times.
  • Communicated regularly with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring coordinated care provision for each child's needs.
  • Involved young people in decisions affecting them; promoted feelings of empowerment and self-worth.
  • Promoted emotional well-being by implementing therapeutic activities.
  • Built strong relationships with children by adopting an empathetic approach.


Lecturer of Psychology and Education

Cirencester College
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
01.2009 - 06.2018

As described above with the addition of delivering the teacher training course, general studies and health and social care.

Education

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services, Children and Young People

Forth Valley College
Stirling
11.2018 - 09.2020

QTLS - Education

Institute for Learning
11.2011 - 01.2012

PGDE - Education

Bolton University
Bolton
11.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor, Gwynedd
09.2005 - 06.2008

Skills

  • Educational and Microsoft software use
  • Data collection and interpretation
  • Communication and de-escalation
  • Strong rapport building and classroom management
  • Customer service
  • Development and delivery of high quality resources
  • Continuous professional development

Timeline

Course Team Leader Applied Psychology/Criminology

Cirencester College
02.2023 - 12.2025

Lecturer of Psychology

Cirencester College
08.2021 - 12.2025

Crew Member

McDonald's
03.2021 - 08.2021

Residential Childcare Worker Team Leader

Pebbles Care Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2021

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services, Children and Young People

Forth Valley College
11.2018 - 09.2020

Residential Childcare Worker

Care Visions
06.2018 - 09.2020

QTLS - Education

Institute for Learning
11.2011 - 01.2012

PGDE - Education

Bolton University
11.2009 - 06.2011

Lecturer of Psychology and Education

Cirencester College
01.2009 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Wales, Bangor
09.2005 - 06.2008
Alexis Hunterson