Bethan Carys Morris
Abercynon,Rhondda Cynon Taff
Summary
A dedicated and adaptable educator with extensive expertise in additional learning needs adaptation, inclusive teaching, and student-centred learning. Demonstrates excellent practice in blended learning approaches and effective classroom management, consistently exceeding targets. Proficient in Microsoft Office, professional networking, and public speaking, with a proactive approach to providing support and sharing best practices with colleagues. Committed to understanding diversity issues and addressing individual learner needs while maintaining high curriculum standards. Known for creativity in teaching, stakeholder engagement, and confidence building. Career goal: to continue raising standards of service through innovative teaching methods and professional ethics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Tutor Multiply
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council
Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
09.2023 - Current
- Co-ordinate a team of tutors and learning support officers to ensure timely scheduling and delivery of accredited courses.
- Produce standardised assessment materials and required paperwork.
- Ensure sharing of good practice and contribute to quality standards.
- Contribute to the Internal Verification process through observations and provide tutor feedback, ensuring recommendations have been addressed.
- Focus on inventive and relevant numeracy delivery within the wider community, whist meeting project attainment and targets.
- Produce SMART Individual Learning Plans in agreement with each learner.
- Manage classes effectively, providing appropriate levels of support, advice and guidance.
- Provide learners with a comprehensive induction, including health and safety procedures, at each venue and produce risk assessments.
- Advise and support each learner on the compilation of the portfolio of evidence, assess and evaluate portfolios in line with Awarding Body standards.
- Continuously assess learner progress and offer constructive feedback and support.
- Advise and guide learners on course content, opportunities for accreditation and further progression, prior to enrolment.
- Participate in Estyn inspections and peer assessment.
- Evaluate quality assurance processes and procedures, ensuring these are adhered to at all times.
- Comply with all relevant administrative procedures and timely completion of all relevant documentation.
- Actively involved in the promotion and marketing of Multiply courses.
- Liaise effectively with stakeholders, outside agencies and senior management.
- Represent organisation at seminars, conferences and business events.
- Implement new working methods which improve overall efficiency of the team operations.
- Increase team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions.
- Maximise learner retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Design engaging coursework materials to stimulate intellectual curiosity.
- Enhance learner comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
- Update course materials, content and delivery.
Essential Skills Tutor
Adult Community Learning RCTCBC
Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
05.2003 - 09.2023
- Delivery of Essential Skills Awareness to in-house and multi-agency staff.
- Evaluated and assessed learners using standardised criteria, such as WEST and BSA to determine abilities and learning need.
- Tracked learner progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Supported learners with additional learning needs, differentiating course work and materials in accordance with individual ability, to achieve agreed Agored units in numeracy, literacy and communication.
- Tracked learner attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Updated course materials, content and delivery.
- Employed a variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance learner focus.
- Produced Individual Learning Plans to ensure achievement and personalised progress, in accordance with SMART goals.
- Utilised technology in sessions, making learning more engaging and efficient.
- Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan learning programmes.
- Maintained records of each learner progress, identifying areas needing further improvement.
- Adapted teaching style for individual learning capabilities.
- Managed multiple learners, of varying ability, simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
- Involved in the Quality Assurance Process, ensuring all resources and completed workbook met high standards.
Personal Advisor
TBG Learning
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
11.2010 - 05.2013
- Ensured the smooth and efficient delivery of the Flexible New Deal Programme, working closely with Job Centre Plus liaison officers.
- Offered advice to clients and candidates on pay rates, career progression and training.
- Assessed employee capabilities and development areas to maximise individual potential.
- Utilised applicant tracking systems for easier management of candidate data.
- Reviewed job descriptions to ensure accurate reflection of role requirements and responsibilities.
- Prepared CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding suitable candidates.
- Briefed candidates about responsibilities, salary and job benefits.
- Built positive relationships with recruiters to source external job candidates.
- Coached candidates through interview process.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Personal Advisor
Manpower UK
Aberdare and Pontypridd Offices, Rhondda Cynon Taf
11.2006 - 11.2010
- Ensuring the smooth running of the New Deal Programme by effectively engaging with Job Centre Plus liaison officers.
- Facilitated training sessions for candidates in c.v writing and interview techniques.
- Assessed candidates for essential skills training requirements and made relevant referrals where appropriate.
- Made referrals for relevant work placements and training to outside agencies and providers.
- Responsible for obtaining the Quality Mark for the programme's training division.
- Reviewed job descriptions to ensure accurate reflection of role requirements and responsibilities.
- Effective use of various computer programme's for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Monitoring individual return to work budgets.
Education
Level 5 Post Graduate in Literacy - Literacy
University of Newport
Caerleon, Newport 09.2008 - 06.2009
PGCE in Further Education - Education
Coleg Morgannwg
Nantgarw, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and English
Univerity of Glamorgan
Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.2002 - 09.2004
A-Levels - English, Sociology, Media Studies
Pontypridd College
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.2001 - 06.2002
AS Levels - English, Sociology, Media Studies and Film Studies
Pontypridd College
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.2000 - 06.2001
GCSEs - English, Science, Media Studies, Music Religious Education, Music, Welsh
Saint John Baptist Church in Wales High School
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1995 - 06.2000
GCSEs - Mathematics
Saint John Baptist Church in Wales High School
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1998 - 06.1999
Skills
- Additional learning needs adaptation, strategies and expertise
- Adaptable nature
- Blended learning approaches
- Student-centred learning
- Inclusive teaching
- Curriculum standards knowledge
- Effective classroom management
- Professional ethics
- Excellent presentation skills
- Active listening
- Creativity in teaching
- Stakeholder engagement
- Confidence building
- Proactive approach
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Professional networking
- Public speaking
- Uses professional knowledge and expertise to raise standards of service
- Understands and addresses diversity issues and treats all learners according to individual needs
- Demonstrates excellent practice and extensive knowledge in ALN and essential skills
- Analyses and evaluates information and data accurately
- Understands and complies with external requirements, standards and benchmarks
- Plans well in advance to meet deadlines
- Proactive and positive about providing support, advice, guidance and sharing best practice with colleagues
- Contributes ideas to better manage systems, processes or practices
- Takes pride in delivering high quality teaching
- Continuously exceeds targets
Continued Professional Develpment
Currently completing ILM level 5 and IQA Practitioners Award
First Aid
Pediatric First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Food Hygiene Level 3
Timeline
Senior Tutor Multiply
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council
09.2023 - Current
Personal Advisor
TBG Learning
11.2010 - 05.2013
Level 5 Post Graduate in Literacy - Literacy
University of Newport
09.2008 - 06.2009
Personal Advisor
Manpower UK
11.2006 - 11.2010
PGCE in Further Education - Education
Coleg Morgannwg
09.2006 - 06.2008
Essential Skills Tutor
Adult Community Learning RCTCBC
05.2003 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and English
Univerity of Glamorgan
09.2002 - 09.2004
A-Levels - English, Sociology, Media Studies
Pontypridd College
09.2001 - 06.2002
AS Levels - English, Sociology, Media Studies and Film Studies
Pontypridd College
09.2000 - 06.2001
GCSEs - Mathematics
Saint John Baptist Church in Wales High School
09.1998 - 06.1999
GCSEs - English, Science, Media Studies, Music Religious Education, Music, Welsh
Saint John Baptist Church in Wales High School
09.1995 - 06.2000
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