Dawn Hankinson
Chipping,Lancashire
Summary
Hard working, committed professional with expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and team building. Demonstrates proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, coupled with strong time management and budget management skills. Adept at fostering collaboration to achieve organisational goals while maintaining a focus on efficiency and resource optimisation.
Motivated academic professional committed to driving a teams progress. Collaborative and communicative individual with history of sound decision-making. Dedicated to supporting inclusive and engaging learning programmes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy Head Teacher
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Kirkham, Lancashire
01.2006 - Current
- Developed strategic plans to align with school mission and vision.
- Evaluated teacher performance to assure quality and drive improvement.
- Coordinated professional development training sessions for teachers.
- Implemented safeguarding policies to ensure pupil safety at all times.
- Served as designated Safeguarding Lead for the school.
- Engaged stakeholders through regular communication with parents, governors, staff, and local community.
Class Teacher and then Deputy Head Teacher
Howick Primary School
Preston, Lancashire
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Class Teacher
The Burgh Primary School
Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Improved literacy skills by introducing interactive reading activities into lessons.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
Class Teacher
West Coats Primary School
Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire
01.1999 - 07.2001
- Guided students through successful completion of class assignments and projects.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
Class Teacher
Stirling Council
Bannockburn, Stirlingshire
08.1998 - 12.1998
- Prepared detailed reports on each pupil's performance at end of term meetings.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Improved literacy skills by introducing interactive reading activities into lessons.
Various Temping Jobs
Various
Edinburgh & Glasgow, Scotland
06.1995 - 08.1998
- Various administration jobs carried out during university summer holidays.
- Summer 1995 - Admin Assistant in Information and Statistical Services (NHS Scotland)
- Summer 1996 - Worked in a small team to plan, organise and run an International Medical Conference for Information and Statistical Services (NHS Scotland)
- Summer 1997 - Receptionist and administrator in a company that produced food packaging.
- Summer 1998 - Receptionist and administrator in a company that distributed food products (Hudson International)
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with the coordination of conference venue requirements. travel between venues, accommodation and key conference events and receptions.
Bank Clerk and Administrative Assistant
TSB Bank plc
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
06.1991 - 08.1994
- Performed daily cash handling tasks to maintain financial integrity.
- Managed confidential customer information, ensuring privacy and trust.
- Conducted banking transactions to increase customer satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge of banking policies for informed customer service.
- Improved customer relations by promptly addressing and resolving banking queries.
- Ensured efficiency of back office processes including reconciling accounts, dealing with customer complaints and processing mortgages and loans.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 09.1994 - 06/1998
Highers & O Levels -
Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen 05.1989 - 05/1991
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint
- Time management expertise
- Budget management
Affiliations
- Scout Association
Timeline
Deputy Head Teacher
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
01.2006 - Current
Class Teacher and then Deputy Head Teacher
Howick Primary School
01.2002 - 12.2005
Class Teacher
The Burgh Primary School
08.2001 - 12.2001
Class Teacher
West Coats Primary School
01.1999 - 07.2001
Class Teacher
Stirling Council
08.1998 - 12.1998
Various Temping Jobs
Various
06.1995 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
09.1994 - 06/1998
Bank Clerk and Administrative Assistant
TSB Bank plc
06.1991 - 08.1994
Highers & O Levels -
Aberdeen Grammar School
05.1989 - 05/1991