Lynsey-Ann Findlay
Darvel,East Ayrshire
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding, and behavioural support, with a focus on effective communication and a people-centred approach.
Proven ability to adapt in various environments, excelling in therapeutic engagement, activity planning, and nutrition management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and meal preparation, dedicated to creating safe, supportive settings and achieving positive outcomes.
Committed career professional in support work, bringing understanding of individual care needs and commitment to supporting well-being.
Possess skills in forming trusting relationships, managing challenging behaviour and encouraging independence.
Innovative educator dedicated to inspiring students in practical applications of Home Economics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Home economics teacher
Stewarton Academy
Stewarton, East Ayrshire
11.2018 - 08.2024
- Implemented effective teaching methods to enhance student engagement in learning activities.
- Encouraged cooperative learning exercises, strengthening team-building skills among pupils.
- Coordinated school-wide nutrition education initiatives that promoted healthy eating habits.
- Incorporated sustainable living lessons into curriculum, emphasising importance of environmental conservation.
- Conducted hands-on workshops in cooking and sewing to enhance students' practical skills.
- Aligned teaching materials with national curriculum standards to uphold educational quality.
- Organised culinary competitions to stimulate student interest in cooking and baking.
- Facilitated tutoring sessions after school hours, assisting struggling students in improving grades.
- Planned academic courses to align with updates to national curriculum.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Planned and supervised educational excursions for enhanced student engagement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs, improving educational outcomes for diverse learners.
- Identified key Learning Objectives (LO)s and provided lesson breakdown to set expectations.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student understanding of home economics principles.
- Utilised effective teaching methods for improved student engagement in learning activities.
- Organised field trips to local markets fostering real-world understanding of buying and budgeting concepts.
- Liaised effectively with outside agencies securing resources needed for classroom instruction.
- Prioritised health and safety guidelines during practical classes, ensuring student well-being at all times.
- Fostered a positive, inclusive classroom environment with clear communication and discipline strategies.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing the learning experience for tech-savvy students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary projects, boosting overall curriculum effectiveness.
- Worked closely with special needs students providing tailored support to enhance their learning experience.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss child's progress, further strengthening parent-teacher relationships.
- Aligned teaching materials with national curriculum standards maintaining high educational quality.
- Facilitated tutoring sessions after school hours helping struggling students improve their grades.
- Coordinated school-wide nutrition education initiatives promoting healthy eating habits amongst students.
- Updated personal knowledge of home economics trends through continuous professional development courses.
- Assessed students' performance through various tests and assignments, offering constructive feedback for improvement.
- Encouraged cooperative learning exercises that bolstered team-building skills amongst pupils.
- Planned fun-filled culinary competitions to motivate student interest in cooking and baking.
- Maintained bright and engaging learning space to stimulate learning, participation and engagement.
- Cooperated with other staff members to share, maintain and make best use of resources and facilities.
- Established and enforced classroom rules in line with school behavioural policy.
- Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
Home economics teacher
Larkhall Academy
Larkhall, South Lanarkshire
03.2012 - 11.2018
- Utilised effective teaching methods for improved student engagement in learning activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary projects, boosting overall curriculum effectiveness.
- Liaised effectively with outside agencies securing resources needed for classroom instruction.
- Aligned teaching materials with national curriculum standards maintaining high educational quality.
- Facilitated tutoring sessions after school hours helping struggling students improve their grades.
- Worked closely with special needs students providing tailored support to enhance their learning experience.
- Updated personal knowledge of home economics trends through continuous professional development courses.
- Planned fun-filled culinary competitions to motivate student interest in cooking and baking.
- Coordinated school-wide nutrition education initiatives promoting healthy eating habits amongst students.
- Assessed students' performance through various tests and assignments, offering constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostered a positive, inclusive classroom environment with clear communication and discipline strategies.
- Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
- Identified key Learning Objectives (LO)s and provided lesson breakdown to set expectations.
Home economics teacher
Garnock Academy
Glengarnock, North Ayrshire
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Fostered a positive, inclusive classroom environment with clear communication and discipline strategies.
- Prioritised health and safety guidelines during practical classes, ensuring student well-being at all times.
- Encouraged cooperative learning exercises that bolstered team-building skills amongst pupils.
- Aligned teaching materials with national curriculum standards maintaining high educational quality.
- Enhanced students' practical skills by conducting hands-on workshops on cooking and sewing.
- Incorporated sustainable living lessons into curriculum underscoring importance of environmental conservation.
- Worked closely with special needs students providing tailored support to enhance their learning experience.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss child's progress, further strengthening parent-teacher relationships.
- Liaised effectively with outside agencies securing resources needed for classroom instruction.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs, improving educational outcomes for diverse learners.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student understanding of home economics principles.
- Planned fun-filled culinary competitions to motivate student interest in cooking and baking.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education - Home Economics
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 08.1988 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts Consumer and Management Studies - Home Economics Route
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 08.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
- Adaptability in different environments
- Safeguarding expertise
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
- Feeds and nutrition management
- Therapeutic engagement
- Safeguarding practices knowledge
- People-Centred approach
- Communication proficiency
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Behavioural support understanding
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
Senior Club Coach in Sports Acrobatics and Gymnastics
Affiliations
I enjoy travelling, keeping fit by swimming, exercise classes and walking my dog. Keen cook and baker when not working.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home economics teacher
Stewarton Academy
11.2018 - 08.2024
Home economics teacher
Larkhall Academy
03.2012 - 11.2018
Home economics teacher
Garnock Academy
08.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts Consumer and Management Studies - Home Economics Route
Glasgow Caledonian University
08.1995 - 06.1999
Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education - Home Economics
University of Strathclyde
08.1988 - 06.1999