Kirsty McManus
Broadlands,Bridgend
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 2 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, digital and learning skills. Extensive experience in IT industry with a passion for digital competence within the curriculum.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Information Security Manager
CGI
Bridgend
01.2013 - Current
- ISO27001 Subject Matter Expert
- Established and Maintained policy and process documentation in line with industry standards (ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO22301, ISO45001).
- Planning for and presenting at client meetings.
- Data collection, tracking and analysis.
- Performing compliance assessments, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Reporting (metrics and annual reports) - increasing security compliance throughout business unit.
- Consultancy (Security/ Data Privacy and Business Continuity)
- Managing Security Incidents in line with company policy
- Managing Data in alignment with company policy and UK Legislation
- Risk Management
- Supporting leadership by raising awareness of Security best practice
Student teacher
Oldcastle Primary School
Bridgend
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for teaching Year 1 and Year 6 classes.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Worked with teachers to uphold behaviour management policies.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Maintained good knowledge of current topics to provide helpful, informative student guidance.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Covered primary teacher absences and continued lessons according to curriculum plans.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Established Digital Club where students could enhance knowledge and develop computational skills.
- Conducted small-scale study on impact of metacognitive strategies on pupil attitudes towards learning.
Student teacher
Ninian Park Primary
Cardiff
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Created lesson plans that incorporated whole-school topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Set up class room displays to increase visual engagement with key topics.
- Covered primary teacher absences and continued lessons according to curriculum plans.
- Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects.
- Responsible for planning and teaching class with 92% EAL pupils.
- Supported 23 EAL pupils with confidence and social integration.
- Spoke clearly and concisely for optimised student comprehension.
- Provided engaging educational resources to broaden student learning tools.
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
- Tailored lesson delivery using proven techniques for students with additional learning needs.
- Researched teaching methods, advising colleagues on interesting findings.
Teaching assistant
Apollo Teaching Services
Bridgend
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
Lunchtime supervisor
Maes Yr Haul Primary
Bridgend
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Supported students at lunchtimes by encouraging healthy nutrition and positive behaviour.
- Planned games and activities to occupy large student groups.
- Observed playground for potential dangers and approached unauthorised personnel on academy grounds.
- Promoted and supervised playground activities
- Reduced anxiety for younger and SEND pupils by employing clear communication and calming strategies.
- Maintained vigilant supervision of common areas and perimeters.
- Monitored cafeteria areas to reduce hazards and prevent overcrowding.
- Clearly communicated schedule and activity changes with students and school staff.
- Administered First Aid for playground injuries.
- Managed allergies and health conditions by ensuring medication was available and accessible at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education Studies (Primary)
Open University
Milton Keynes 10.2017 - 07.2022
Higher National Diploma - Diploma of Higher Education in Education Studies (Primary)
Open University
Milton Keynes 10.2017 - 07.2021
A-Levels - ICT, English, Psychology
Porthcawl Comprehensive School
Bridgend07.2010
GCSEs - Maths, English, ICT, Science, History, Drama, Media Studies, Welsh
Porthcawl Comprehensive School
Bridgend07.2008
Skills
- Microsoft and Google proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student-Centered Learning
Affiliations
- Running
- Baking
- Nature
- Journaling
- Wellbeing
Languages
Welsh
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Quote
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Timeline
Student teacher
Oldcastle Primary School
04.2023 - 03.2024
Student teacher
Ninian Park Primary
11.2022 - 02.2023
Teaching assistant
Apollo Teaching Services
11.2021 - 01.2023
Lunchtime supervisor
Maes Yr Haul Primary
11.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education Studies (Primary)
Open University
10.2017 - 07.2022
Higher National Diploma - Diploma of Higher Education in Education Studies (Primary)
Open University
10.2017 - 07.2021
Information Security Manager
CGI
01.2013 - Current
A-Levels - ICT, English, Psychology
Porthcawl Comprehensive School
GCSEs - Maths, English, ICT, Science, History, Drama, Media Studies, Welsh
Porthcawl Comprehensive School
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