Lisa Selfridge
Dundee
Summary
Confident and adaptable to meet changing environments and the needs of learners. Enthusiastic Learning Support Teacher experienced in developing learner confidence and capabilities. Hardworking with a can-do attitude for helpful, reliable team assistance. Skilled at managing group behaviour and challenging audiences with a positive, polite and professional manner.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Christmas Elf
Dobbies Garden Centre
Dundee
2024.11 - 2024.12
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by devising and implementing systems to enable smooth running of the experience.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in a busy environment, ensuring all customers had an enjoyable visit
Learning Support Teacher
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Near Jeddah
2019.07 - 2024.06
- Worked with ages 5-18
- Collaborated with teachers and parents
- Managed a team of 5 Teaching Assistants
- Improved student concentration through use of interactive teaching tools
Learning Support Teacher
BIS Phuket
Phuket, Thailand
2016.08 - 2019.06
- Fostered inclusive learning environment by accommodating individual student needs.
- Delivered CPD workshops to colleagues and parents
- Delivered workshops to IB students about metacognitive learning
- Enjoyed running extra-curricular activities for theatre, at local horse riding stable and local dog rescue centre.
Learning Support Teacher
Dulwich College Shanghai
Shanghai
2014.08 - 2016.06
- Selectively academic school, working closely and collaboratively with students, parents, colleagues and outside agencies
- Wrote, evaluated and updated I.E.P.s and Student Information Sheets for all SEN students
- Enjoyed being involved with extra-curricular activities
- Helped lead field trips in China with form tutor group, and shorter trips
Learning Support Teacher
Morgan Academy
Dundee
2006.08 - 2014.06
- All work was individualised and presented in a visual, structured manner to suit students' needs
- Delivered CPD sessions to main class subject teachers and visiting student teachers
- In Principal Teacher absence, I took responsibility for the department, Teaching Assistants and devising cover timetables
Learning Support Teacher
Parkview School
Dundee
2002.05 - 2006.06
- Supported pupils at an off-site provision, devising curricula tailored to meet the needs of pupils with severe social and emotional difficulties
- Led a group field trip to Barcelona with seven pupils and two staff
- A challenging and demanding role - I thoroughly enjoyed supporting pupils in gaining skills socially and academically
Road Safety Officer
Tayside Police (now Police Scotland)
Dundee
1997.08 - 2002.05
- Facilitated community engagement sessions to increase public awareness about road safety with clients aged 3 to adulthood
- Delivered outreach programmes in schools throughout Dundee
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education- Autism - Autism
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 2012.09 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Education (Honours), Primary - Education
Northern College of Education
Dundee 1991.09 - 1995.05
Skills
- Special education needs knowledge
- Collaboration and team work
- Time management
- Lesson adaptation for SEN
Affiliations
- Desert driving and camping.
- Visiting local camel herder to help, and ride camels
- Cooking foods using recipes from places i have lived and travelled to
Timeline
Christmas Elf
Dobbies Garden Centre
2024.11 - 2024.12
Learning Support Teacher
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
2019.07 - 2024.06
Learning Support Teacher
BIS Phuket
2016.08 - 2019.06
Learning Support Teacher
Dulwich College Shanghai
2014.08 - 2016.06
Post Graduate Certificate in Education- Autism - Autism
University of Aberdeen
2012.09 - 2013.05
Learning Support Teacher
Morgan Academy
2006.08 - 2014.06
Learning Support Teacher
Parkview School
2002.05 - 2006.06
Road Safety Officer
Tayside Police (now Police Scotland)
1997.08 - 2002.05
Bachelor of Education (Honours), Primary - Education
Northern College of Education
1991.09 - 1995.05