Denise Ruth Morrison
Clapham,London
Summary
Creative Training Coordinator with extensive knowledge of best practices in creating instructional materials. Knowledgeable in instructional design theory and implementation. Excellent communicator confident in dealing with people.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching and Learning Coordinator
London Metropolitan University
05.2023 - Current
- Management-
- Work across the Centre for Teaching Enhancement to ensure that programmes of learning and teaching activities are fully supported and delivered
- Contribute to the smooth running of learning and teaching processes working with colleagues from both Schools and Professional Services
- Lead on small and medium size projects to establish strong and effective department using innovative and transformational strategies
- Support and service delivery-
- Manage the production of reports and dashboards, providing CTE with data on key teaching and learning performance measures, ensuring consultation
- And collaboration with key data teams within London Met, including, Planning
- Advise relevant colleagues from across the Centre on a regular basis
- Using data insights to inform decision making related to learning and teaching
- Build relationships with HO Schools and Subject to effectively support learning and teaching programme delivery
- Work with the Heads of Teaching and Learning to support the delivery of teaching and learning programmes within Schools Programme development
- Assist the Director of Teaching and Learning and Heads of Teaching & Learning in identifying learning and teaching trends, effective academic practice and other future opportunities
- Provide appropriate and timely data analysis, reporting and evaluation of programmes and initiatives related to learning and teaching to support continual improvement across all CTE activities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of transformational teaching and learning strategies Communication and outreach
- Lead on production of marketing material to raise awareness across all areas within the Centre for Teaching Enhancement (CTE)
- Be responsible for responding to queries relating to the Centre for Teaching Enhancement
- Manage social media and marketing to support internal and external engagement with the Centre for Teaching Enhancement Stakeholder management-
- Work with the Centre for Teaching Enhancement to coordinate a series of staff and student events, and to attend as necessary learning and teaching related activities for Schools
- Provide support for academic staff involved in learning and teaching activities and run training/ briefing sessions as required
- Be an active member of university-wide learning, teaching and student experience groups.
Governor
Council of Governors, Rest of London, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust UK
07.2022 - Current
- To represent the interests of Foundation Trust members and the public at large To hold Non-Executive, and Directors to account
- To appoint (or remove) The Trust's External Auditors
- To approve any significant transactions, mergers, and acquisitions
- To receive the Trust's Annual Report and Accounts and the External Auditor's report to Council
Metropolitan
Board of Governors
London
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for determining the educational character and mission of the University, for stewardship of its resources, and for oversight of its activities
- Finance and Resource Committee
- Governance Committee
- Co-chair on the Student Experience Sub-Committee
- Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee
- Start of the Year Committee
- School Teaching Learning and Quality Committees
London Metropolitan University Students
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for ensuring legal compliance, finance, financial sustainability, and the achievement of organizational strategies.
Student Representative, PASS Facilitator, Secretary
London Metropolitan University
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Mum@ Uni society and Student Curriculum Partner, Represent and seek the views of students
- Working with groups of students, lecturers, and senior members reviewing changes to the graduate attainment report 2019/20, Co-create the Curriculum Framework and Education for Social Justice
- Framework
- Encourage and mentor mature students
- Review/ scrutinize student handbooks and module guides Write reports and provide recommendations/feedback.
Student Union, officer
London Metropolitan University Student
06.2021 - 05.2023
- For the school of Social Sciences and Professions, To support, chair, and lead the Students' Union Executive Team, assisting other elected officers in achieving their goals and ensuring officers work together effectively as a team
- Act as the lead spokesperson for the Union and play a key role in maintaining relationships and partnerships with professional departments, schools, and their course committees
- To actively promote the needs and desires of students and lead the development and delivery of initiatives, campaigns, and projects to improve the overall student experience for all students at London Met
- To be responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and developing the democratic and governance processes of the Union
- Promote and support the brand of the Students' Union through methods such as branded clothing, events, and welcome talks
- To lead in developing relevant policies and positions within the Union and University
- To maintain the Students' Union email account, replying to emails and queries as and when they come in
- To prepare monthly and termly reports for BoG, Students' Council, and Students' Union Executive team.
Vice-Chair & Resident Rep
Peabody Housing Association
London
03.2018 - 04.2023
- Act as a driver for continuous improvement performance within
- Peabody
- Set priorities in response to feedback and other relevant research
- Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with the Peabody board, executives, management team, officers, resident group, and residents
- Operate within the highest standards of probity, openness, diversity, and inclusion
- Make recommendations, track outcomes, and impact
- Scrutinize performance and services
- Use appropriate information and data-gathering techniques to support evidence- based decision making.
Teaching Assistant
Kingwood Primary School
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Teaching/teacher cover (whole class of 25-30 students and small groups of 5-10 students), Attending and assisting a class teacher on field trips
- Attend weekly class swimming trips with teacher and playground supervision.
Trainee Teacher
Links Primary School
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Preparing lesson plans and teaching (whole class of 25-30 students and small groups of 5-10 students), Physical Education & Cook, conducting observations, and preparing assessment reports
- Attend, and assist class teacher on field trips
- Conduct assembly, and playground supervision.
Education
MSc - Health, Social Care Management, Policy
London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) - Education and Social Policy
London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) - Teaching
Kingston University
Access to Teacher Education Pathway - undefined
Croydon College
Skills
- Training budget management
- Professional development classes
- UK employment law knowledge
- Training and assessment strategy
- Coaching and mentoring
- Confident communicator
- Training programme design
- Learning and development interventions
- Learning management systems (LMS) proficiency
Timeline
Teaching and Learning Coordinator
London Metropolitan University
05.2023 - Current
Governor
Council of Governors, Rest of London, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust UK
07.2022 - Current
Metropolitan
Board of Governors
07.2022 - 06.2023
London Metropolitan University Students
06.2021 - 06.2023
Student Union, officer
London Metropolitan University Student
06.2021 - 05.2023
Student Representative, PASS Facilitator, Secretary
London Metropolitan University
09.2018 - 06.2023
Vice-Chair & Resident Rep
Peabody Housing Association
03.2018 - 04.2023
Teaching Assistant
Kingwood Primary School
09.2013 - 06.2017
Trainee Teacher
Links Primary School
10.2010 - 04.2011
MSc - Health, Social Care Management, Policy
London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) - Education and Social Policy
London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) - Teaching
Kingston University
Access to Teacher Education Pathway - undefined
Croydon College
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