Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Intern

Kerr

Prestwick,SCT

Summary

Savvy Teacher/Tutor current with activity trends and knowledgeable about successful business operations. Delivers above-average results with, patron-focused offerings. Adaptable and responsive with talents for solving problems and improving operations.

Successful Mathematics and English centre leader with proven personnel, operational and financial management skills. Offers track record of success in increasing foot traffic and engagement with interesting, fun rosters of activities. Great with people and conflict resolution.

Hard-working Tutor / Teacher with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritization.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Centre Director

Kip McGrath Education Centres
Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire
2013.08 - 2023.12

Private Tutor

Kerr Tutoring Services
Prestwick, South Ayrshire
2009.08 - 2013.08
  • Produced detailed progress reports, enabling continued development monitoring against learning objectives.
  • Created comprehensive supporting resources, aiding swift progress in line with educational aspirations.
  • Collaborated with students to create strategic, achievable learning schemes, aiding achievement of desired goals.
  • Assessed student subject comprehension to offer bespoke educational schedules, in line with learning capacities.

Temporary Lecturer

Ayr College
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2008.08 - 2009.08

Class Teacher

South Ayrshire Council
Maybole, South Ayrshire
2007.08 - 2008.06

Lecturer - Computing - Scale Point 14

Clydebank College
Clydebank, East Dunbartonshire
1992.05 - 2005.06
  • Used developed engagement techniques to teach students key sociological concepts, Higher to HNC
  • Assessed student progress against curricular targets, improving overall school achievement of HNC/D results by 80%.
  • Supported syllabus development through course writing, aiding high engagement and attainment levels within Computing department.
  • Offered additional guidance and support to students as necessary, aiding attainment of outstanding Higher results.

Lecturer Computing - Promoted

James Watt College
Greenock, Inverclyde
1989.05 - 1992.05
  • Taught students about tools and equipment used by 100 professionals.
  • Applied industry knowledge to develop students into successful Computing professionals.
  • Tested student knowledge through practical examinations and written tests.
  • Coordinated work experience placements to help students explore jobs.

Lecturer

Bell College of Technology
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
1988.08 - 1989.05
  • Served as primary subject lecturer, coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for 100+ students.
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.

Mining Engineer

Anglo American Gold Corporation
Welkom, Orange Free State South Africa
1982.08 - 1985.08
  • Reported gold ore production and reconciliation performance, presenting production results to Mine Overseers.
  • Minimised employee turnover by introducing retention programmes, including flexible rosters, personal development opportunities, Stoping and Development.
  • Improved [Mining] operational strategies and optimised production outputs, resulting in greater productivity.
  • Cultivated culture of safe and quality work performance for mine operators.

Temporary Post Person

Royal Mail Delivery Office
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
1981.12 - 1982.01
  • Maintained exceptional service times during peak delivery seasons for consistent levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Sorted mail between routes to maximise efficiency.
  • Established customer trust by ensuring traceability of mail through [Task].

Assistant Production Engineer

British Petroleum Development North Sea
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
1980.08 - 1981.08

Temporary Warehouse Staff

Marks and Spencer
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
1975.11 - 1980.03

I worked as both a Sales Person and as a Warehouse Assistant.

This was Saturday work and Christmas work as I attended University of Strathclyde

  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Exceeded targets for items picked by performing thorough checks to maintain excellent quality assurance.
  • Accurately collected goods from various warehouse locations, working with precision and care to minimise order errors.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Secondary Mathematics - Mathematics

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
2006.08 - 2007.06

Master of Philosophy - Political Theory and Philosophy

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
1997.09 - 1999.12

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The Open University
Milton Keynes
1990.09 - 1996.05

Diploma of Higher Education - Systems Analysis and Design

SCOTVEC
Glasgow Scotland
1987.06 - 1989.06

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
1976.10 - 1980.06

Skills

  • Engaging leadership style
  • Public relations
  • Staff training
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Time management

Languages

English
Native
Afrikaans
Elementary
Russian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Timeline

Centre Director

Kip McGrath Education Centres
2013.08 - 2023.12

Private Tutor

Kerr Tutoring Services
2009.08 - 2013.08

Temporary Lecturer

Ayr College
2008.08 - 2009.08

Class Teacher

South Ayrshire Council
2007.08 - 2008.06

Post Graduate Diploma - Secondary Mathematics - Mathematics

University of Strathclyde
2006.08 - 2007.06

Master of Philosophy - Political Theory and Philosophy

University of Glasgow
1997.09 - 1999.12

Lecturer - Computing - Scale Point 14

Clydebank College
1992.05 - 2005.06

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The Open University
1990.09 - 1996.05

Lecturer Computing - Promoted

James Watt College
1989.05 - 1992.05

Lecturer

Bell College of Technology
1988.08 - 1989.05

Diploma of Higher Education - Systems Analysis and Design

SCOTVEC
1987.06 - 1989.06

Mining Engineer

Anglo American Gold Corporation
1982.08 - 1985.08

Temporary Post Person

Royal Mail Delivery Office
1981.12 - 1982.01

Assistant Production Engineer

British Petroleum Development North Sea
1980.08 - 1981.08

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Strathclyde
1976.10 - 1980.06

Temporary Warehouse Staff

Marks and Spencer
1975.11 - 1980.03
Kerr