Jennifer McDonald

• Organised outings and events including class trip to Parliament, deepening political understanding through meeting with First Minister.
• Implemented innovative teaching approaches, such as structured games and team-building exercises, leading to noticeably higher pupil engagement.
• Launched innovative social enterprise focused on combating loneliness in local community by establishing monthly themed café running continuously for 5 years.
• Devised and executed engaging interdisciplinary learning experiences, including school drama productions.
• Used formative and summative assessment to track progress and provide targeted support.
• Created nurturing, inclusive environments using restorative approaches.
• Proactively stayed current with policy updates and emerging educational practices by engaging in ongoing professional development and in-service training.
• Established positive, trusting relationships with families, promoting meaningful parental engagement to enhance pupil achievement.
• Facilitated remote teaching during Covid, conducting transition meetings with parents and Secondary schools for P7pupils
• Direct school initiatives such as Pupil Council Group, fostering children's engagement in their learning
• Collaborate with ASN staff and support families through regular communication.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to develop cohesive and captivating learning experiences.
• Produce detailed planning, reports, and evidence for inspections and quality assurance.

Worked closely with pupils experiencing learning difficulties and emotional vulnerabilities to implement personalised support plans that nurture wellbeing and build positive social skills

• Oversaw end-to-end transport planning for bulk and pack lubricants, optimising routes and schedules to supply distribution centres and customers throughout the UK.
• Oversaw the end-to-end coordination of aviation lubricant shipments for major airlines worldwide, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.