Amanda Willett
Burgess Hill ,West Syssex
Summary
Loyal employee with a solid understanding of training and mentoring young people with special educational and behavioural needs . Dedicated team player, highly organised, professional and empathetic. I'm passionate about giving children and young people the support they need to improve the knowledge and life skills that they will need to progress in the future.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Lecturer/Assessor/Internal Verifyer
GBMC
Brighton , East Sussex
08.2008 - Current
- Developed comprehensive course curriculum by aligning with college standards.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
- Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.
- Conducted research, contributed to the knowledge base in the field.
- Provided feedback on student work to improve performance.
- Ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment through open discussions.
- Mentored students throughout a two year program to assist in achieving their qualification and enjoyment of their course.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, improved student engagement rates.
- Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to share best practices in teaching and learning.
- Reviewed and revised curriculum regularly, maintained course relevance in an evolving industry
- Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
- Served as personal tutor for struggling students, 14-16 learners and learners with special educational needs.
- Managed administrative tasks related to coursework.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Engaged and motivated students to develop their skills and knowkedge.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Lectured classes using excellent communication techniques to enhance engagement.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
- Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
- Tutored students needing extra assistance in group and one-to-one sessions.
- Scheduled regular meetings with students to discuss short-term and long-term goals.
- Helped students secure meaningul work placements to improve practical subject understanding.
- Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and wellbeing.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Taught online classes to groups of learners using IT resources to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
- Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Formulated and submitted student progress reports to management.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
Education
Internal Verifyer Award -
City College
Brighton 07.2012
Assessors Award -
City College
Brighton 07.2011
NCQ Level 4 - Aromatherapy
City College
Brighton 07.2011
Certificate of Education - Teaching
City College
Brighton 07.2010
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy
City College
Brighton 07.2007
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy
City College
Brighton 07.2006
HND 2 - Business, Finance and Racehorse Management
West Oxfordshire College
Whitney 07.1998
GCSEs - Art (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
London 06.1983
GCSEs - French (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
London 06.1983
GCSEs - History (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
London 06.1983
GCSEs - Spoken English (Grade 5)
Corona Academy
London 06.1983
GCSEs - English Literature (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
London 06.1983
GCSEs - English Language (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
London 06.1983
Skills
- Assessment marking, grading, feedback
- Research proficiency
- Lecture preparation
- Direct instruction
- Workplace preparation
- Departmental planning
- Student engagement
- MS Office
- Google Drive
- Google Classroom
- Class management
- Student performance evaluation
- Lecture planning
- Assignment grading
- Student support
- Homework planning
- Professional Development
- Course designing
- Academic advising
- Tutorial planning
- Class organisation
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Curriculum Development
- Online lesson delivery
- Teaching material development
- Online class discussion
- Classroom management
- Special Education
- Student development
- Friendly and approachable
- Course material preparation
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Proofreading and editing
- In-class SEND support
- Individual mentoring
- Assignment monitoring
- Individualised instruction
- Business industry standards
- Paper grading
- Teenage development
- Grammar principles
- Reading assignments
- Quality education
- Course preparation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Discussion facilitation
- Field trips
- School administration
- Writing coursework
- Great presentation skills
- Student progress reporting
- Student records management
- Attendance documentation
Timeline
Lecturer/Assessor/Internal Verifyer
GBMC
08.2008 - Current
Internal Verifyer Award -
City College
Assessors Award -
City College
NCQ Level 4 - Aromatherapy
City College
Certificate of Education - Teaching
City College
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy
City College
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy
City College
HND 2 - Business, Finance and Racehorse Management
West Oxfordshire College
GCSEs - Art (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
GCSEs - French (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
GCSEs - History (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
GCSEs - Spoken English (Grade 5)
Corona Academy
GCSEs - English Literature (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
GCSEs - English Language (Grade 4)
Corona Academy
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