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Clare Fisher

Braunton, North Devon,England

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in teaching, mentoring, and job coaching, adept at enabling and supporting individuals across diverse age groups. Skilled in fostering growth and development through personalised care and guidance, with a proven ability to adapt to varying needs. Committed to creating positive outcomes in education and support services. Creative problem solver with a keen eye for design, detail and craftsmanship.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Fused glass artist

Self employed
Braunton , North Devon
2010.06 - Current

Create unique fused glass artworks for sale across various outlets.
Facilitate bespoke workshops for individuals and small groups.

Job coach

Target Devon CIC
Barnstaple, North Devon
2024.02 - 2026.04

Supported neurodiverse adults in a working art studio.
Developed rapport and empathy to support individual needs.
Encouraged individual levels of achievement and maintained high expectations of quality of hand crafted products.

Team lead on creative projects.

Job coach - Supported Internship

North Devon College
Barnstaple , North Devon
2020.03 - 2023.08

Supported students aged 18-25 with additional needs in diverse work settings.
Tailored coaching methods to match individual learning styles and job requirements.
Encouraged students to develop skills and confidence throughout placements.

Volunteer organiser

Homestart Torridge and North Devon
Bideford, North Devon
2018.10 - 2020.03

Led training and support for volunteers to enhance their effectiveness in assisting preschool families.

Enabler

Self employed
Barnstaple , North Devon
2012.03 - 2020.03

Facilitated access to community opportunities for an individual with physical and moderate learning difficulties.

Enabler

Self employed
Braunton , North Devon
2018.04 - 2019.10

Provided compassionate support to enhance emotional well-being of an elderly individual with dementia.

Exam invigilator

Braunton Academy
Braunton , North Devon
2013.05 - 2018.07

Responsible for the smooth running of exams.

Primary school teacher

Devon County Council
Braunton , North Devon
1989.09 - 2004.07

Taught pupils from Reception to year 3 by modifying teaching methods to meet individual learning requirements.

Maintained an organised classroom to facilitate engaging learning activities.

Promoted inclusive education through the development of personalised lesson plans and activities.

Whole school Special educational needs and disability coordinator.

Education

Foundation Degree in Arts - Illustration

Petroc North Devon College
Barnstaple
09/2011 - 06/2014

Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education

Oxford Polytechnic
Oxford
09/1988 - 07/1989

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Plymouth Polytechnic
Plymouth
09/1985 - 06/1988

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Mentoring
  • Job coaching
  • Enabling/supporting
  • Problem solving
  • Creative thinking

Affiliations

  • Walking and enjoying the local environment
  • Socialising with friends and family
  • Playing board games
  • Bodyboarding and cold water swimming
  • Reading
  • Singing
  • Cycling

Timeline

Job coach

Target Devon CIC
2024.02 - 2026.04

Job coach - Supported Internship

North Devon College
2020.03 - 2023.08

Volunteer organiser

Homestart Torridge and North Devon
2018.10 - 2020.03

Enabler

Self employed
2018.04 - 2019.10

Exam invigilator

Braunton Academy
2013.05 - 2018.07

Enabler

Self employed
2012.03 - 2020.03

Fused glass artist

Self employed
2010.06 - Current

Primary school teacher

Devon County Council
1989.09 - 2004.07

Foundation Degree in Arts - Illustration

Petroc North Devon College
09/2011 - 06/2014

Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education

Oxford Polytechnic
09/1988 - 07/1989

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Plymouth Polytechnic
09/1985 - 06/1988
Clare Fisher