Colin L J Paterson
West Calder,West Lothian
Summary
Fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), adept at delivering practical teaching techniques and promoting safe habits. Demonstrates patience with learners and excels in pupil progress assessment, mock test preparation, and constructive feedback delivery. Skilled in motivational coaching, lesson planning, and client-centred learning, ensuring clear communication and inspiring confidence in students. Committed to driver safety education and understanding diversity while maintaining reliable punctuality and instructional adaptability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Driving Instructor
Self employed
Livingston , West Lothian
11.2024 - Current
- Fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).
- 90% student pass rate for practical tests.
- Supporting students in building confidence through gradual exposure to different road conditions and situations.
- Providing a supportive, relaxed learning environment, easing student anxiety.
- Delivering constructive feedback after every lesson, leading to continuous improvement in students driving skills.
- Conducting mock test for student preparedness prior to actual driving test.
- Managing a busy diary of student lessons, offering flexibility whilst maintaining efficiency.
HGV Class 1 Driver
React Transport Logistics
Livingston , West Lothian
10.2018 - 11.2024
- Ensured timely deliveries by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Adhering to strict road safety compliance, performing thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes.
- Secured loads effectively to prevent damage to goods during transit.
- Managed high-volume HGV deliveries including across rural areas, manoeuvring vehicles effectively and safely in tight spaces.
- Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
PCV Driver
Maynes of Buckie
Buckie , Moray
08.2012 - 11.2018
- Driving customer satisfaction through safe and professional driving.
- Responsible PCV driver, trusted for various types of work including transporting students to and from school.
- Completed tours, safely driving across the UK and Europe.
- Ensuring buses were in roadworthy working order by conducting pre-shift inspections and regular vehicle checks.
- Demonstrated fantastic customer service in all customer interactions, answering queries in professional manner.
- Numerous complimentary feedbacks received from customers directly and via employer.
Skills
- Driver safety education
- Instructional adaptability
- Inspiring confidence
- Clear communication
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Promoting safe habits
- Practical teaching techniques
- Patience with learners
- Reliable punctuality
Certification
- Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) - Category B
- Clean Full UK Driving Licence (Categories AM, A, B1, B, C1, C, D1, D, BE, C1E, CE, D1E, DE)
- CPC Certification
- PVG Certification
- Disclosure Scotland Certification
- Valid DVSA Tacho Card
Timeline
Driving Instructor
Self employed
11.2024 - Current
HGV Class 1 Driver
React Transport Logistics
10.2018 - 11.2024
PCV Driver
Maynes of Buckie
08.2012 - 11.2018
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