David Doherty
Glasgow,Scotland
Summary
Astute administrator with superior reputation for quality academic administration. Oversees operations and supports learning outcomes through meticulous programme management and materials selection. Promotes school mission and values through daily interactions and long-term instructional strategies. Motivated academic professional committed to driving academic progress. Collaborative and communicative individual with history of sound decision-making. Dedicated to supporting inclusive and engaging learning programmes. Goal-oriented professional, skilled leader and analytical problem-solver versed in budget planning, staff oversight and educational programme management. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of English
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow
11.2019 - Current
- Attended numerous meetings and parent's evenings, consistently encouraging parental involvement to boost student performance.
- Employed range of teaching and learning strategies to develop English pupil performance that built maximal student progress, resulting in increase of student exam scores.
- Applied various classroom management techniques, such as clear but firm instruction and building positive relationships, to maintain discipline whilst developing confidence, language and behaviour.
- Consistently improved course curriculum by attending and leading training opportunities, including in-house training, educational webinars, and delivering on national stage.
- Increased student engagement by implementing creative, innovative teaching techniques, such as Smart Boards, VR use, and use of Microrsoft and Apple products.
Principal Teacher
Renfrewshire Council
Johnstone, Renfrewshire
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Modified educational courses to account for exam and curricula changes.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
- Delivered informative progress reports aiding student development.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
- Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
- Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
Headteacher of secondary school
Ormiston Academies Trust
Cowes, Isle of Wight
09.2011 - 02.2018
- Promoted extra-curricular activities aligned to educational targets.
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
- Devised curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
- Took lead role in managing student behaviour across school following set school policies for discipline.
- Challenged areas of poor performance for raised teaching standards.
- Advanced teaching styles through staff mentoring for maximised student engagement.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Built on subject expertise to enhance department teachings.
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
- Communicated relevant information to staff on time for smooth flow of school activities.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
Assistant Headteacher
Isle of Wight Council
Cowes, Isle of Wight
09.2005 - 08.2011
- Elevated teaching standards within Senior Leadership Team team through putting training programme into place for all staff.
- Managed School Improvement Plan using communication expertise to achieve better relationships with all stakeholders.
- Promoted inclusive culture, exemplary behaviour and high attendance rates through clear action plan and expectations.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
- Supported head teacher in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
Teacher of English
Isle of Wight Council
Cowes, Isle of Wight
09.1996 - 08.2005
- Planned engaging schemes of work for statutory and non-statutory assessment.
- Optimised student engagement with literary and non-literary concepts through innovative teaching methods.
- Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Evaluated curriculum and procedures to reach high quality standards.
- Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
- Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
- Promoted student welfare and followed safeguarding procedures.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
- Reported on student progress to drive attainment.
Cashier supervisor
Virgin Retail Limited
Glasgow
09.1990 - 08.1996
- Created daily checklist for cashiers to accurately complete tasks.
- Created positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect and morale, reducing staff turnover.
- Maintained high levels of customer retention by resolving complex customer complaints.
- Guaranteed consistent working order of cash registers through troubleshooting and promptly addressing issues.
- Collaborated with other employees to deliver highest degree of customer service.
- Balanced cashier drawers at end of shifts and logged any discrepancies.
- Maintained clean and functional checkout areas to avoid safety issues.
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
- Provided staffing support to undermanned departments when customer traffic was light.
- Became knowledgeable about store products and mission statement.
- Tracked cashier training requirements and reported to corporate office upon completion.
Section Clerk
HM Diplomatic Service
London
09.1988 - 08.1990
- Photo copied files, scanned records and filed documents by alphabetical order.
- Greeted guests, responded to enquiries and provided instructions.
- Sorted and distributed mail to designated recipients to maintain smooth delivery.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and travel accommodations for managers.
- Typed reports and drafted letters for executives.
- Collaborated with team to fulfill tasks and meet deadlines for department.
- Maintained excellent client satisfaction by providing professional, courteous customer service.
- Answered phones, replied to emails and directed calls to appropriate department.
- Maintained clean and organised workstation to comply with office standards.
- Attended meetings, recorded minutes and provided detailed summary to department.
- Practiced confidentiality to adhere to company procedures.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 08.1995 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 08.1991 - 06.1995
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Inspiring leader
- Child protection and safeguarding
- Academic performance evaluation
- Teaching staff recruitment
- Professional development programmes
- Dynamic leadership
- Academic financial planning
- Educational data-mining
- Strategic educational management
- Inspiring leadership style
- Exceptionally organised
- Highly motivated
- Managerial abilities
- Team building
Timeline
Teacher of English
Glasgow City Council
11.2019 - Current
Principal Teacher
Renfrewshire Council
04.2018 - 10.2019
Headteacher of secondary school
Ormiston Academies Trust
09.2011 - 02.2018
Assistant Headteacher
Isle of Wight Council
09.2005 - 08.2011
Teacher of English
Isle of Wight Council
09.1996 - 08.2005
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of Glasgow
08.1995 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Strathclyde
08.1991 - 06.1995
Cashier supervisor
Virgin Retail Limited
09.1990 - 08.1996
Section Clerk
HM Diplomatic Service
09.1988 - 08.1990
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