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• Teaching pupils with a range of ASN.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating individualised educational programmes for pupils.
• Assessing pupils and supporting them to gain a range of qualifications from National 1 level to National 4 and Youth Achievement.
• Multi agency working and contributing to child's plan meetings. Leading and collaborating with classroom assistants
• Providing a nurturing and low arousal approach. Developing positive behaviour support strategies and plans for pupils with complex needs who have behaviours of concern.

Publication

Kennedy, C. (2017). Knitting and nurturing: a qualitative account of staff reflections on knitting with pupils. The International Journal of Nurture in Education, 3, 45-50.

• Taught Higher English at Orkney College as an evening class in addition to Literature 1 and two psychology modules.
• General supply teaching
• Role as Schools of Ambition officer involving evaluating a public speaking project for pupils and presenting findings locally and at a national event.

Research and new business development for a web design and marketing company (part-time).

Varied and at times intermittent positions in service and retail while studying and caring for my child.