Fiona Gornall

Foster inclusive and nurturing learning environment by implementing differentiated teaching methods.
Integrate technology into lessons to enhance educational experience.
Support children with special needs by adapting teaching style according to their individual requirements.
Cultivate positive relationships with parents through regular communication and transparency about child's progress.
Evaluate students' academic progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Implement strategies to manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining focused learning atmosphere.
Prioritise safety in classroom, adhering strictly to school regulations and guidelines.
Work closely with colleagues for collaborative planning and resource sharing.
Contribute to developing school curriculum, ensuring alignment with national education standards.
Collaborate with other staff to organise school-wide events, promoting community engagement.
Participate actively in continuous professional development courses for enhanced teaching skills, for example speech and language and sensory processing.
Support struggling students through tailored intervention sessions, improving overall performance, for example using Colourful Semantics to develop sentence building skills for EAL children.
Incorporate creative arts into daily lesson plans, boosting student creativity and interest in subjects taught.

Acting Principal Teacher 2022-23

Led development and completion of HWB/PE progression planner for school.

Facilitated HWB PKC online meetings, guiding staff to valuable resources.

• Enhanced writing attainment in P2/3 by modelling practices and providing targeted resources.
• Organised online collegiate meetings and whole school assemblies during lockdown.
• Coordinated feedback for collegiate moderation of writing event.
• Cultivated play-based learning beyond Primary 1, improving numeracy in Primary 2.
• Observed writing instruction, offering constructive feedback to enhance teaching practices.
• Ensured smooth school operations during SMT absence, managing behaviour and scheduling supply staff.

Focused on enhancing numeracy skills across St. Modan's learning community.
Planned and taught numeracy lessons for ages 4 to 15 years.
Delivered targeted support to small groups, fostering number knowledge and application.
Collaborated with maths and A.S.N. teachers to evaluate progress and plan next steps.
Supported whole-class teaching initiatives to further develop student understanding.
Visited partner primary schools, aiding children in building confidence in numeracy.
Developed teaching resources and styles to cater to diverse age groups and abilities.
Selected and ordered appropriate resources for effective numeracy instruction.

• Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
• Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
• Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance
• Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
• Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.

• Taught composite classes of P2/3 and P1/2, fostering diverse learning environments as outlined in current role at St. Dominic's.
• Collaborated with local authority and national colleagues as Generic Quality Assurance and Support Officer for numeracy at First Level.
• Developed holistic assessments to evaluate student progress under Curriculum for Excellence standards.
• Attended moderation events to ensure continuity in achievement levels across educational settings.

• Facilitated non-contact time for class teachers by supporting all class stages.
• Taught French, P.E., and art, enhancing student engagement and skills.
• Collaborated with nursery staff on cluster-wide transition projects for pre-school children.
• Organised and resourced sports day to promote physical activity and teamwork.

• Performed as part-time teacher for P5 class.

• Returned to teaching after 17 years dedicated to family responsibilities.
• Taught Early and First Level classes in mathematics, art, and P.E.
• Implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.

• Raised family of 4 children.

• Performed as Primary 1 teacher.

• Served as primary class teacher for early years, fostering foundational learning.
• Held position of principal teacher for infant department during 1994-1995, overseeing curriculum delivery.