Greg Armstrong
Kilmarnock,East Ayrshire
Summary
Experienced teacher with demonstrable expertise improving exam results. Uses strategic classroom and behaviour management techniques to enhance student engagement and academic performance. Collaborates with staff to maximise department attainment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher of Modern Languages (Secondary)
East Ayrshire Council
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
02.2021 - Current
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Teacher of Modern Languages (Secondary)
South Ayrshire Council
Ayr, South Ayrshire
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Developed and edited lesson plans to adhere to school curriculum.
- Organised field trips and activities to broaden knowledge and enrich learning experience.
- Created positive learning environments through constructive behaviour management.
- Set and marked student work, providing feedback on improvement areas.
- Produced engaging teaching materials to support enhanced student understanding.
- Communicated with parents to discuss progress and challenges of students
Crew Trainer at McDonald's
AG Restaurants LTD
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
11.2008 - 08.2016
- Led team by example, consistently monitoring service quality and accuracy.
- Mentored junior employees to improve accuracy and efficiency when taking orders.
- Supported teams to achieve shift targets such as service times or waste minimisation.
- Provided regular feedback and constructive criticism on employee performance.
- Developed employees' skills in new tasks or stations.
- Received and processed cash and card payments accurately.
- Reinforced hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Set positive examples for team members by demonstrating quality service.
English Language Assistant
Generalitat de Catalunya
Vic
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted students in comprehension of English reading and writing, performing remedial exercises to support skill-building.
- Helped non-native speakers with confidence.
- Provided engaging educational resources to broaden student learning tools.
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
Education
PGDE Secondary Education (Modern Languages) - Education
09.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Languages
09.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
- Organizational ability
- Instructional technology
- Instructional design
- Knowledge of Office365
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Multilingual
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Fluent
French
Advanced
Timeline
Teacher of Modern Languages (Secondary) - East Ayrshire Council
02.2021 - Current
Teacher of Modern Languages (Secondary) - South Ayrshire Council
08.2016 - 02.2021
University of the West of Scotland - PGDE Secondary Education (Modern Languages), Education
09.2015 - 05.2016
English Language Assistant - Generalitat de Catalunya
09.2011 - 05.2012
University of the West of Scotland - Bachelor of Arts, Languages
09.2009 - 05.2014
Crew Trainer at McDonald's - AG Restaurants LTD
11.2008 - 08.2016
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