Fiona Ramsay (FHEA)
Summary
Builds and sustains strong and trusting relationships with schools, practitioners and stakeholders. Passionate about designing and implementing equitable learning opportunities to make a real difference to children's lives and the education landscape. Uses research to inform, develop and enrich practice. Experienced in implementing a range of curricula including the Curriculum for Excellence, English national curriculum and curricula within the independent sector. Experienced in working with young learners and adult learners. Works collaboratively by focusing on solutions to complex issues to bring about change in a positive and sustainable way. Invites feedback to facilitate change. Strong interest in the transformative potential of engaging in oracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Fellow
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
08.2017 - 02.2025
- Seek out and develop lasting, meaningful relationships with educational stakeholders.
- Lead, design and deliver learning programmes and opportunities for practitioners and partnership schools.
- Establish a collaborative professional learning programme for students.
- Implement research-informed learning for students and practitioners using effective and innovative pedagogies.
- Lead a range of education modules focusing on the most up-to-date and research-informed practice.
- Lead oral storytelling module in primary schools within socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.
- Lead on the implementation of the National Anti-Racism Framework for Initial Teacher Education.
- Assess students on placement in schools.
- Undertake coaching and mentoring discussions with students.
- Supervise students undertaking dissertation projects.
External Examiner
University of Stirling
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Review and evaluate module curriculum, virtual learning environment and assessment of students
Primary Teacher
The Glasgow Academy
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Created, developed and delivered work programmes across all areas of curriculum for all stages and in particular Primary 1 and Primary 3 year groups
- Piloted implementation of Talk for Writing programme
- Disseminated impact to colleagues
- Developed international partnership programme through teacher exchange programme with Nehru World School, Ghaziabad, India
- Reviewed and re-wrote whole-school planning for Primary 3 year groups
Primary Teacher
West Dunbartonshire Council
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Developed and delivered learning across a variety of stages and schools within local authority
Primary Teacher
English School of Asturias
Oviedo
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Implemented English national curriculum across all subject areas for Year 4 class
Education
Doctor of Education - Education
University of Strathclyde
09.2019 - Current
Master of Education - Children's Literature and Literacies - Merit
University of Glasgow
09.2014 - 07.2016
PGDE - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
08.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - German and Hispanic Studies - Honours
University of Glasgow
09.1999 - 06.2004
Skills
- Implement research-informed practice
- Design learning for students and practitioners using effective, meaningful and authentic pedagogies
- Leading learning and large groups of learners both face-to-face and using synchronous and asynchronous online platforms
- Specialist knowledge of children's literacies, literature and language development
- Creative and energetic team member and practitioner
- Careful and critical listener
- Dedicated to making a difference to children's lives and learning
- Relationship development with opportunities to hear, listen to and act upon feedback for continuous development
Timeline
External Examiner
University of Stirling
08.2022 - 02.2025
Doctor of Education - Education
University of Strathclyde
09.2019 - Current
Teaching Fellow
University of Strathclyde
08.2017 - 02.2025
Master of Education - Children's Literature and Literacies - Merit
University of Glasgow
09.2014 - 07.2016
Primary Teacher
The Glasgow Academy
08.2012 - 06.2017
Primary Teacher
West Dunbartonshire Council
06.2012 - 08.2013
Primary Teacher
English School of Asturias
09.2011 - 06.2012
PGDE - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
08.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - German and Hispanic Studies - Honours
University of Glasgow
09.1999 - 06.2004
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