Ann Young
Johnstone,Renfrewshire
Summary
Dedicated teacher with experience in differentiated lesson planning and supporting additional needs. Proficient in engaging students through various teaching methods, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports all learners.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary Teacher
Renfrewshire Council
Johnstone, Renfrewshire
2009.08 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence, creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Planned lessons with clear objectives, using assessment data to support instruction and monitor student progress, resulting in improved attainment in assessment results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum and foster relevant learning experiences for all students.
- Contributed to curriculum development and collaborative planning to ensure engaging and relevant learning experiences.
- Promoted positive behaviour and supported students’ pastoral needs through clear expectations and effective strategies.
- Communicated with parents and colleagues, contributed to school initiatives and professional development, and led extracurricular activities
Additional Support Needs Teacher (peripatetic)
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire
2003.08 - 2009.06
- Collaborated with senior leaders, parents, and professionals (including health and educational psychologists) to support individual student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to suit diverse learning styles and additional needs.
- Developed and implemented individualised learning plans, targets, and tailored activities.
- Assessed students’ motor, language, emotional, and academic progress using formal and informal methods.
- Analysed assessment data to inform planning and improve outcomes.
- Promoted positive behaviour and social development through targeted activities and reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained calm, structured environments to support effective learning.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development, including a postgraduate certificate in Support for Learning
Primary teacher
Strathclyde Regional Council
Glasgow, Glasgow City
1995.08 - 2003.06
- Fulfilled curriculum requirements by planning and delivering engaging lessons, based upon national and local guidelines.
- Managed classroom behaviour with consistency, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Created an engaging classroom atmosphere with individual and group learning activities.
- Implemented strategies to engage reluctant learners, improving overall class participation rates.
- Made use of digital tools, to engage learners further in all areas of the curriculum.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for diverse learning needs of students.
- Contributed to staff meetings offering ideas for school improvements and initiatives.
- Regularly updated parents about their child's progress maintaining open lines of communication.
- Provided constructive feedback on submitted work, helping improve academic performance.
- Identified individual student needs and used data to set clear, achievable goals during progress meetings
Clerical assistant, Finance Department
Renfrewshire Council
Paisley, Renfrewshire
1988.08 - 1990.09
- Effective communication to resolve customer queries.
- Contributed towards a positive work environment by assisting colleagues as needed during busy periods or absences.
- Ensured accurate record keeping with accurate data entry tasks.
- Maintained precise records of expenditures.
Assistant Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Strathclyde Regional Council
Paisley, Renfrewshire
1985.07 - 1988.08
- Recorded accurate details in Registers for all births, deaths and marriages.
- Assisted those registering under difficult circumstances.
- Maintained records accurately.
- Recorded and typed certificates.
Education
BEd Primary Education - Primary Education
Moray House College of Education (Heriot Watt Uni)
Edinburgh 1990.09 - 1994.06
Post Graduate Certificate in Support for Learning - Primary Education
Glasgow University
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2001.09 - 2003.06
Skills
- Expertise in differentiated instruction
- Proficiency in phonics teaching
- Students progress monitoring
- Promoting inclusivity and diversity
- Reading support proficiency
- Numeracy methods proficiency
- Individualised instruction
- Dyslexia support
- Numeracy methods proficiency
Affiliations
- My interests include reading and nature walks.
Accomplishments
I have worked closely with children being assessed for dyslexia in my current school, to assist this process, given my background in Additional Support.
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Renfrewshire Council
2009.08 - Current
Additional Support Needs Teacher (peripatetic)
Renfrewshire Council
2003.08 - 2009.06
Post Graduate Certificate in Support for Learning - Primary Education
Glasgow University
2001.09 - 2003.06
Primary teacher
Strathclyde Regional Council
1995.08 - 2003.06
BEd Primary Education - Primary Education
Moray House College of Education (Heriot Watt Uni)
1990.09 - 1994.06
Clerical assistant, Finance Department
Renfrewshire Council
1988.08 - 1990.09
Assistant Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Strathclyde Regional Council
1985.07 - 1988.08