Dawn Hotchkiss

• Developed engaging lesson plans and programmes of study that catered to diverse learning needs.
• Implemented differentiated teaching strategies to enhance pupil understanding and participation.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and families.
• Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods to tailor individual learning experiences.
• Work with individual pupils to ensure best outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues , health, educational psychologists families and others to ensure that individual needs are met.

• Provided one to one tutoring for children and young people who were not in full time education due to complex health needs or other reasons
• Liaised with schools, health, families, and individuals to create tailored plans to support education.

I have disabled son (now an adult) who require support and my daughters both had medical issues that required multiple appointments therefore I stopped paid employment .

For some of this time I was a volunteer panel member within the Children's Hearing system.

This included reading, assessing and assimilating large volumes of information from a variety of sources. It also involved complex decision making and an ability to explain the reasons for your decisions.

Seafield was a day and residential school which catered for approximately 66 boys aged 6-18 who experienced social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• Developed the curriculum in line with National Guidelines
• Managed a varied staff team , including teachers, classroom assistants and care staff.
• Worked with Social work, health, Educational psychology and local authorities to ensure person centred planning and best outcomes.
• Duty manager

Various jobs within teaching including senior teacher at Cadder Primary in Glasgow

• Preparing, Marking and assessing lessons.
• Student teacher mentor.
• Training and presenting to staff.