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
08.2013 - 12.2023

Private Tutor

Kerr Tutoring Services
Prestwick, South Ayrshire
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • 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
08.2008 - 08.2009

Class Teacher

South Ayrshire Council
Maybole, South Ayrshire
08.2007 - 06.2008

Lecturer - Computing - Scale Point 14

Clydebank College
Clydebank, East Dunbartonshire
05.1992 - 06.2005
  • 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
05.1989 - 05.1992
  • 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
08.1988 - 05.1989
  • 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
08.1982 - 08.1985
  • 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
12.1981 - 01.1982
  • 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
08.1980 - 08.1981

Temporary Warehouse Staff

Marks and Spencer
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
11.1975 - 03.1980

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
08.2006 - 06.2007

Master of Philosophy - Political Theory and Philosophy

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
09.1997 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The Open University
Milton Keynes
09.1990 - 05.1996

Diploma of Higher Education - Systems Analysis and Design

SCOTVEC
Glasgow Scotland
06.1987 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
10.1976 - 06.1980

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
08.2013 - 12.2023

Private Tutor

Kerr Tutoring Services
08.2009 - 08.2013

Temporary Lecturer

Ayr College
08.2008 - 08.2009

Class Teacher

South Ayrshire Council
08.2007 - 06.2008

Post Graduate Diploma - Secondary Mathematics - Mathematics

University of Strathclyde
08.2006 - 06.2007

Master of Philosophy - Political Theory and Philosophy

University of Glasgow
09.1997 - 12.1999

Lecturer - Computing - Scale Point 14

Clydebank College
05.1992 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The Open University
09.1990 - 05.1996

Lecturer Computing - Promoted

James Watt College
05.1989 - 05.1992

Lecturer

Bell College of Technology
08.1988 - 05.1989

Diploma of Higher Education - Systems Analysis and Design

SCOTVEC
06.1987 - 06.1989

Mining Engineer

Anglo American Gold Corporation
08.1982 - 08.1985

Temporary Post Person

Royal Mail Delivery Office
12.1981 - 01.1982

Assistant Production Engineer

British Petroleum Development North Sea
08.1980 - 08.1981

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Strathclyde
10.1976 - 06.1980

Temporary Warehouse Staff

Marks and Spencer
11.1975 - 03.1980
Kerr