Jay Alderson
Summary
High performing, ambitious Psychology postgraduate with extensive experience of working with children, young people and families in a range of professional capacities. Passionate about promoting learning, development and progression into positive destinations, while working to reduce barriers to participation. An established background of working in a variety of educational contexts, and having successfully demonstrated an adaptability of working with all age groups and a variety of service and client needs. A strong academic track record, and a firm grasp of leadership, effective team working skills, and creative problem solving. A diverse and well travelled background has served to strengthen interpersonal skills and gift an ability at being adaptable and resourceful. Passionate about work, diligent, reliable and firmly committed to CPD.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residential Support Worker and Swimming Teacher
Clackmannanshire Council
Alloa
09.2023 - Current
- Worked with young residents to develop life skills, resilience, confidence and personal development.
- Planned and delivered swimming lessons.
Sports Development Officer-Swimming
Clackmannanshire Council
Alloa
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported the organisational delivery of the ambitious P5 water confidence programme to all P5 classes under Clackmannanshire council authority.
- Liaised with senior management and provided ongoing reports of programme delivery and supported the evaluation of the programme.
Swimming Teacher
Falkirk Council
Falkirk
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered fun, effective and innovative swimming lessons
Youth Development Worker & ESOL Teacher
Clackmannanshire council
Alloa
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Successfully supported local council targets of reducing disengaged young people out work education, employment or training.
- Worked collaboratively with partner organisations to provide positive, productive activities for young people.
Amazon Associate- Problem Solver
Amazon
Dunfermline
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported customer returns process and ensured correct alignment of customer data and their returned items.
EFL Teacher, Duty Team Leader
Concord Summer School
Shrewsbury
07.2015 - 08.2020
- Worked at a prestigious summer school in the UK for a 5 year consecutive period.
- Planned and delivered lessons for teenage foreign language speakers. Additionally employed as Duty team leader whilst on excursions and as a House parent responsible for the safety and welfare of student residents.
Swimming Teacher
Active Stirling
Stirling
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Planned and delivered high quality swimming lessons for Active Stirling.
EFL Teacher
Tower Academy, Torredonjimeno Jaen
Torredonjimeno, Spain
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered high quality language lessons as at a language academy in Southern Spain.
EFL Teacher
Oxford Crews Language Academy Linares
Linares, Spain
10.2016 - 06.2017
- English language teacher for a language academy operating in conjunction with a Catholic primary and secondary school.
Tefl Teacher
Sakhalin Energy
Sakhalin, Russia
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared English instruction materials and resources, for small classes of young Russian students
Native English Language teacher
Pattantyus School and Ronai Ferenc School, Miskolc Hungary
Miskolc, Hungary
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Teacher of English for primary school students in Miskolc, Hungary. Organised and delivered high quality language lessons for beginner and intermediate classes.
Residential Social Worker
CastleCare Homes
Telford
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Coordinated and lead programmes supporting individuals from disadvantage backgrounds or those displaying challenging behaviour.
- Provided outstanding support to special needs students, ensuring safety and access to equitable learning.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Dundee
09.2023 -
Master of Science - Psychology conversion
University Of Stirling
09.2019 - 03.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD Human Resource Management Level 5
Avado Learning
Online 01.2020 - 03.2021
CELTA -
International House
Wroclaw 06.2014 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Economic and Social History
University of Edinburgh
09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptable, organised and steadfast
- Enthusiastic, energetic, ambitious and self driven
Timeline
Residential Support Worker and Swimming Teacher
Clackmannanshire Council
09.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Dundee
09.2023 -
Sports Development Officer-Swimming
Clackmannanshire Council
03.2023 - 09.2024
Swimming Teacher
Falkirk Council
09.2021 - 08.2023
Youth Development Worker & ESOL Teacher
Clackmannanshire council
09.2021 - 03.2023
Amazon Associate- Problem Solver
Amazon
05.2020 - 09.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD Human Resource Management Level 5
Avado Learning
01.2020 - 03.2021
Swimming Teacher
Active Stirling
11.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Psychology conversion
University Of Stirling
09.2019 - 03.2021
EFL Teacher
Tower Academy, Torredonjimeno Jaen
09.2017 - 06.2019
EFL Teacher
Oxford Crews Language Academy Linares
10.2016 - 06.2017
Tefl Teacher
Sakhalin Energy
09.2016 - 10.2016
EFL Teacher, Duty Team Leader
Concord Summer School
07.2015 - 08.2020
Native English Language teacher
Pattantyus School and Ronai Ferenc School, Miskolc Hungary
09.2014 - 06.2016
CELTA -
International House
06.2014 - 07.2014
Residential Social Worker
CastleCare Homes
06.2012 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Economic and Social History
University of Edinburgh
09.2007 - 06.2011
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