Lindsay Stones
Dunstable,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
Dedicated education professional with experience and expertise in Health and Social Care delivery. Proficient in learner engagement, curriculum development, and classroom management, with a strong focus on developing students knowledge. Skilled in utilising online assessment tools and virtual classroom technologies to enhance student motivation and progress. Committed to ethical conduct and health and safety regulations, while adept at lesson planning, assessment design, and student records management. Career goals include advancing educational methodologies to foster inclusive learning environments.
Passionate Instructor dedicated to developing student abilities through tailored learning programmes. Plans and prioritises well to meet busy schedule demands. Communicates confidently and builds positive relationships to increase student engagement.
Confident with excellent communication and leadership skills seeks instruction role. Knowledgeable and well-informed for helpful, reliable advice. Organised with good initiative for timely task planning and completion.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Experienced in building practical and theoretical knowledge through student-focused lesson planning and delivery. Develops resources and activities to build capabilities and competencies. Hits attainment targets to uphold professional reputation.
Driven professional with strong aptitude for teaching and mentoring. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills foster positive and engaging learning environment. Committed to empowering students, inspiring growth, and achieving educational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Instructor of Health and Social Care and Science
Manshead CE Academy
Luton, Bedfordshire
2023.09 - Current
- Teaching Health and Social Care Btec tech award levels 1/2 at Key Stage 4.
- Teaching Health and Social Care Pearson nationals and AAQ level 3 at Key Stage 5.
- Teaching secondary school students in all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) to students in Key Stage 3 & 4.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors on ways to improve instruction and better serve student needs.
- Assessed individual pupil progress and adjusted lessons accordingly to individual needs including SEND and high achieving.
- Managed student behaviour by enforcing established classroom rules, maintained discipline effectively following the schools behaviour policy.
- Facilitated class discussions stimulating intellectual curiosity and encouraging active participation from students.
- Adapted teaching style according to the needs of each student providing a personalising learning experience.
- Participated in school events promoting a sense of community within the whole school.
- Presented complex information in an understandable manner to facilitate knowledge learning.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments with suggestions for improvement.
- Engaged students with hands-on practical activities resulting in increased interest in subject matter.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles of students.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during practical sessions reducing risk of accidents adhering to the schools safeguarding policy.
- Prepared lesson materials including visual aids and handouts to support learning objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through group activities.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment promoting mutual respect amongst pupils.
- Provided safe, caring and fun learning environment for students and participants.
- Remained calm in stressful situations, resolving conflicts and solving issues with ease.
- Protected students and staff by following correct health and safety procedures during practical lessons.
- Followed non-discriminatory practices, serving students of all backgrounds and ability levels.
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
- Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan learning programmes.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
- Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
- Maintained up-to-date subject knowledge, ensured delivery of accurate information.
- Adhered to course guidelines and applicable standards for instruction.
- Maintained records of assessments and submitted timely feedback to students.
- Monitored and documented student participation, assignments and attendance.
- Updated course materials, content and delivery.
Cover supervisor and Instructor of Science
Manshead CE Academy
Luton, Bedfordshire
2017.09 - 2023.07
- Delivering science lessons to students in Key Stage 3.
- Delivered engaging lessons on course content to facilitate student understanding in the absence of their normal teacher for a variety of subjects to Key Stage 3-5.
- Promoted a positive educational atmosphere with clear communication and rapport building.
- Supervised pupils outside the classrooms–during breaks or exams–maintaining a safe and disciplined environment.
- Ensured effective learning environment by maintaining classroom discipline and management.
- Monitored student behaviour, establishing respectful and productive learning spaces.
- Utilised IT resources effectively, enhancing teaching quality and student engagement.
- Managed supply resources efficiently; avoided wastage whilst ensuring availability as needed.
- Encouraged open class discussions, fostering critical thinking skills among students.
- Prepared classrooms ahead of lessons; created conducive learning environments.
- Stepped in at short notice during teacher absences, minimising disruption to curriculum progression.
- Maintained up-to-date records of attendance for accurate monitoring purposes.
- Implemented school policies consistently to maintain order and respect amongst students.
- Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities or English as second language.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Recommended additional materials and resources to improve student skills.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
Sports coach for children
Stevenage Leisure Limited
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
2011.01 - 2018.03
- Swimming, trampolining and gymnastics coach.
- Designed fun fitness routines, increasing participant enjoyment.
- Improved children's coordination to enhance their sporting skills.
- Enhanced children's understanding of sports rules with clear, concise coaching methods.
- Monitored safety precautions to avoid any potential injuries during sessions.
- Worked collaboratively with parents to discuss their child's progress and areas for improvement.
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards physical activity by making sports enjoyable for children.
- Organised end-of-year award ceremonies recognising outstanding achievements amongst players, boosting morale within the team.
- Developed children's physical abilities by planning and implementing engaging sports sessions.
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of individuals.
- Built confidence of players by offering individual praise and recognising progress and achievements.
- Managed behavioural challenges to reduce disruption to training sessions.
- Delivered lessons with enthusiasm and positivity to inspire students to consistently achieve goals.
- Consistently applied effective, innovative coaching methods to meet and exceed individual needs.
- Planned for correct child-to-staff ratios at all times.
- Demonstrated specific skills and techniques, providing time for controlled practice.
- Administered first aid, responded to emergencies and reported incidents properly.
- Instilled sense of commitment, drive and responsibility in young people.
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped.
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
- Used signals and hand gestures to direct participants during events.
Teaching assistant in secondary school
Manshead CE Academy
Luton, Bedfordshire
2012.11 - 2017.07
- Supporting secondary age SEND students in mainstream lessons with a variety of subjects
- Promoted inclusive learning by adapting teaching methods to cater for varied needs.
- Prepared teaching aids for effective delivery of lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum materials.
- Supported students with special educational needs, ensuring equal access to education.
- Ensured a safe classroom environment by adhering to school policies and standards.
- Encouraged proactive behaviour through constructive feedback and guidance.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, enhancing their understanding of course material.
- Provided additional academic support after school hours.
- Facilitated student participation in group activities to cultivate social skills.
- Upheld discipline within the class whilst maintaining an approachable demeanour.
- Aided teacher during examinations; ensured fair practice was upheld throughout.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by assisting with classroom management.
- Assisted during school events, promoting community involvement amongst students.
- Communicated positively and professionally with all staff and pupils, upholding school values.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
- Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
- Built strong rapport with students by attending to personal needs, including social, hygiene and welfare matters.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to ensure provision met learning needs.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
- Maintained strict compliance with school policies and legislation to ensure student and staff safety and wellbeing.
- Supported the teacher managing the classroom with pupils.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
Senior support worker
Macintyre
Wingrave, Buckinghamshire
2006.04 - 2009.02
- Implemented safeguarding procedures diligently, fostering a secure environment.
- Assisted clients with day-to-day tasks, promoting their independence and self-reliance.
- Fostered dignity and respect in all interactions with clients, enhancing their overall experience.
- Coordinated effectively with medical professionals.
- Facilitated community involvement for clients, contributing to increased social skills.
- Promoted autonomy amongst individuals with learning disabilities by providing necessary support and guidance.
- Administered medication as per prescriptions ensuring correct dosage at the right times.
- Collaborated closely with families of clients for provision of personalised care plans.
- Conducted risk assessments consistently, minimising potential hazards.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for enhanced client wellbeing.
- Protected confidentiality of client information according to Data Protection Act regulations.
- Managed challenging behaviours of clients, resulting in a safer environment.
- Escorted clients on external trips or appointments ensuring they received required services.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress to ensure continuity of care.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Led team meetings aimed at improving service delivery across organisation.
- Participated in regular training sessions keeping knowledge and skills current.
- Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging independence.
- Maintained safe, secure environments for service users, providing protection from possible harm or risk.
- Provided compassionate patient care and communication, upholding high standards of health, hygiene and dignity at all times.
- Monitored standards of care, providing relevant training and mentoring to ensure consistently high-quality services.
- Handled new employee inductions, offering ongoing training and support for optimum care of staff and service users.
- Communicated updated changes to safeguarding standards and legislation with wider team for continued compliance.
- Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
- Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
- Empowered service users to remain as independent as possible and retain sense of identity.
- Assisted service users with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
- Administered oral and topical medication following instructions from medical personnel.
- Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
- Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
- Left this position to start maternity leave and decided not to return.
Support care worker
Macintyre
Wingrave, Buckinghamshire
2004.04 - 2006.04
- Supporting students aged 9-19 with severe learning difficulties in they're day to day living.
- Improved hygiene standards by assisting service users with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing.
- Transported service users to medical appointments.
- Calmly managed occasional outbursts or difficult behaviours from service users exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.
- Developed personalised care plans in consultation with health professionals tailoring service provision according to individual needs.
- Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
- Collaborated efficiently with multidisciplinary teams for optimal care planning.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals as per dietary requirements of each individual.
- Conducted detailed observations and reported changes in service users behaviour to healthcare professionals.
- Responded rapidly during emergencies ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Promoted service user independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.
- Offered emotional support during challenging times, facilitating better coping mechanisms.
- Helped organise engaging recreational activities to enhance the social skills of students.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for service users' comfort and safety.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Followed strict safeguarding regulations to ensure safe, secure handling of service users.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Improved physical and mental wellbeing of service users through patient-centred care planning.
- Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
- Determined ongoing safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
- Actively contributed to personalised support planning, presenting new opportunities to achieve maximum choice and control in service users' lives.
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
Leisure centre assistant and duty manager
Dunstable Leisure Centre
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
1997.05 - 2004.04
- Supported special events at the centre, contributing to successful execution and positive feedback.
- Observed strict adherence to health and safety policies whilst performing all tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of facility areas, resulting in a well-maintained environment.
- Established efficient working environment by maintaining cleanliness and order of equipment.
- Ensured safety of all patrons by implementing and enforcing facility rules and regulations.
- Aided in emergency response procedures for the wellbeing of customers.
- Monitored pool area vigilantly, ensuring the safety of swimmers at all times.
- Provided high-quality customer service for improved patron satisfaction.
- Promoted upcoming events and activities, increasing participation rates amongst patrons.
- Assisted in the organisation of leisure activities, leading to enhanced customer engagement.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring all necessary items were always available.
- Maintained regular communication with management about facility needs and updates.
- Handled queries and concerns from patrons effectively, improving overall customer experience.
- Coordinated with other staff members for seamless operations during peak hours.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, professional service to uphold company standards.
- Upkept general health, safety and hygiene standards for safe, clean facilities.
- Cleaned changing rooms, bathroom facilities and drains to maintain hygiene standards.
- Advised customers of rules and regulations to maintain safe facilities and activities.
- Reported equipment faults to maintenance teams, enabling prompt resolution.
- Monitored customer activity to maintain safe, secure leisure environments.
- Responded to emergencies quickly and calmly, prioritising customer safeguarding.
- Prepared equipment ahead of classes to enable prompt start times.
- Maintained professional qualifications and certifications for best-possible customer care.
- Maintained internal and external facilities to safe, professional standards.
- Documented facility accidents and incidents for evaluation, limiting repeat issues.
- Supervised pool areas and undertook Lifeguard responsibilities to maintain customer safety.
- Assessed pool chemical levels and reported concerns to management so required standards were met.
- Assisted with activity and lesson delivery to bolster fitness teams and meet customer demand.
- Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
- Sustained operational excellence with adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Achieved smooth daily operations by overseeing staff and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Handled complaints professionally, leading to improved customer retention rates.
- Drafted detailed reports on daily operations, aiding senior management in decision-making process.
- Handled cash transactions accurately for financial integrity.
- Maintained cleanliness standards, resulting in positive customer feedback.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maximise productivity.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations strictly.
- Delivered excellent customer service through effective communication skills.
- Led by example, embodying positive work ethic and motivating staff for peak performance.
- Stored cash floats and delivered secure banking procedures.
- Managed customer service interactions, addressing concerns and preserving positive experiences.
- Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
- Executed emergency response protocols for safe, secure and compliant environment.
- Met health and safety guidelines to maintain compliant working environments.
- Adhered to company policies and brand standards to support outstanding guest experiences.
- Facilitated team meetings, promoting open communication and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences: Biology
The Open University
2018.10 - 2025.06
GCSE Maths (C) - Maths
Manshead CE Academy
Luton 2016.01 - 2016.07
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care - Supporting young people
2006.04 - 2007.04
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 1995.09 - 1997.06
GCSEs with English (C) -
Houghton Regis Upper School
BedfordshireSkills
- Subject expertise
- Learner engagement
- Online assessment tools
- Literacy promotion
- Special education needs knowledge
- Virtual classroom tools
- Ethical conduct
- Learning style adaptation
- Assessment design
- Lesson planning
- Appointment schedule management
- Student engagement
- Behavioural Management
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom management
- Health and Safety regulations
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Student records management
- Test preparation
- Student motivation
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Student rapport
- Education assessments
- Verbal and writing communication
- Student progress reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor of Health and Social Care and Science
Manshead CE Academy
2023.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences: Biology
The Open University
2018.10 - 2025.06
Cover supervisor and Instructor of Science
Manshead CE Academy
2017.09 - 2023.07
GCSE Maths (C) - Maths
Manshead CE Academy
2016.01 - 2016.07
Teaching assistant in secondary school
Manshead CE Academy
2012.11 - 2017.07
Sports coach for children
Stevenage Leisure Limited
2011.01 - 2018.03
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care - Supporting young people
2006.04 - 2007.04
Senior support worker
Macintyre
2006.04 - 2009.02
Support care worker
Macintyre
2004.04 - 2006.04
Leisure centre assistant and duty manager
Dunstable Leisure Centre
1997.05 - 2004.04
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
1995.09 - 1997.06
GCSEs with English (C) -
Houghton Regis Upper School