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Debbie Millar

Debbie Millar

Edinburgh

Summary

Physical Education Teacher with 18 years of experience delivering quality lessons in both primary and secondary settings.


I am a highly enthusiastic teacher with a passion to share my love of physical activity with young people. Helping pupils develop physical, social and emotional skills that enhance their health and well-being motivates me on a daily basis. This leads me to be reflective in my practice to ensure that I am continually improving and meeting the needs of all learners. I believe these qualities not only help me to be the best teacher I can be, but also to share good practice with others.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary PE Specialist Teacher

Pentland Primary, City of Edinburgh Council
10.2023 - Current
  • Teaching children from nursery up to Primary 7.
  • Supporting classroom teachers in their delivery of PE through team-teaching, sharing good practice and resources.
  • Organising sporting events for pupils to have the opportunity to compete against other schools.
  • Coaching extra-curricular basketball.
  • Delivering Bikeability Levels 1 and 2.

Placement Tutor

Moray House, University of Edinburgh
09.2018 - Current
  • Mentoring Year 1-4 MAPE students throughout the duration of their school placements.
  • Completing placement visits and writing their interim and final reports.
  • Provided detailed feedback with constructive suggestions to improve teaching confidence and abilities.

Primary PE Specialist Teacher

St Catherine's Primary, City of Edinburgh Council
04.2017 - Current
  • Teaching classes from nursery up to Primary 7.
  • Developing and implementing the introduction of new benchmarks for Physical Education.
  • Assessing pupil progress and reporting to parents through the use of Learning Journals.
  • Supporting classroom teachers in their delivery of PE.
  • Organising whole school HWB events such as Sports Day.
  • Coaching extra-curricular basketball and gymnastics.
  • Delivering Bikeability Levels 1 and 2.
  • Creating a Sports Council to develop pupil leadership and work towards School Sport Awards from SportScotland.

Teacher of Physical Education

Leith Academy, City of Edinburgh Council
08.2008 - 04.2017
  • Taught assigned classes from S1-S6.
  • Planned, delivered and assessed the S1-3 BGE curriculum, National 3/4/5 and Higher Level PE.
  • Produced resources for use with new curricular developments.
  • Reported on pupil progress to parents.
  • Mentored students on BEd and PGDE course placements.
  • Mentored an NQT on their probationary year.
  • Participated in whole-school development working groups.
  • Acted as first level guidance as a tutor group teacher.
  • Took the role of Active Schools Coordinator from 2008/9 as part of post.
  • Coached extra-curricular basketball, golf and swimming clubs.
  • Led a school watersports trip to Greece in 2011.

NQT of Physical Education

Dalkeith High School, Midlothian Council
08.2007 - 06.2008
  • Developed own style of teaching while working towards the Standard for Full Registration.
  • Taught assigned classes from S1-S6.
  • Delivered and assessed the S1-3 5-14 curriculum and Standard Grade PE.
  • Team-taught at Intermediate 2 and Higher Level.
  • Reported on pupil progress to parents.
  • Took the role of first level guidance as a registration group teacher.
  • Developed use of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria within the PE Department.
  • Coached an extra-curricular basketball club.
  • Participated in whole-school development working groups.

Education

Highers - Maths (A) English (B) Biology (A) Physical Education (A) Modern Studies (A) Music (A)

James Gillespie's High School
08.1997 - 06.2003

BEd (Hons) Physical Education - 1st Class Honours. Received the 'Excellence in Teaching Award'.

University of Edinburgh
09.2003 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Building relationships
  • Motivating others
  • Classroom organisation
  • Curriculum development
  • Conscientious planner
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Supportive mentoring
  • Leadership

Timeline

Primary PE Specialist Teacher

Pentland Primary, City of Edinburgh Council
10.2023 - Current

Placement Tutor

Moray House, University of Edinburgh
09.2018 - Current

Primary PE Specialist Teacher

St Catherine's Primary, City of Edinburgh Council
04.2017 - Current

Teacher of Physical Education

Leith Academy, City of Edinburgh Council
08.2008 - 04.2017

NQT of Physical Education

Dalkeith High School, Midlothian Council
08.2007 - 06.2008

BEd (Hons) Physical Education - 1st Class Honours. Received the 'Excellence in Teaching Award'.

University of Edinburgh
09.2003 - 07.2007

Highers - Maths (A) English (B) Biology (A) Physical Education (A) Modern Studies (A) Music (A)

James Gillespie's High School
08.1997 - 06.2003

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