Nicky Davies
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Award-winning educator with a proven track record in creating tailored Individual Learning Plans, resulting in significant student progress. Skilled in setting clear objectives and delivering actionable feedback, enhancing academic success for adult learners. Recognized for adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles and fostering an engaging educational environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6023
6023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tutor
Skills and Learning Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Dorset
09.1999 - Current
- Maximised student retention by providing an inclusive and stimulating learning experience, encouraging students to overcome challenges by recognising their efforts.
- Updated required logs and student documentation.
- Delivered effective Team lessons, developing and incorporating engaging web-based support material to meet the needs of distance learners.
- Created tracking system to effectively monitor and evaluate progress and attainment, promptly addressing issues to ensure learning goals were consistently met.
- Responded to email and telephone requests for assistance with specific questions.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students not yet considered behind.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Employing a tailored tutoring approach to support learners to progress at their own pace, appropriate to their level and capabilities.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
- Maintained records of each student's progress, identifying areas needing further improvement.
- Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
- Provided additional resources outside tutoring hours for continued self-study.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions for personalised attention to each student's needs.
- Managed multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
- Set clear targets and delivered feedback to achieve student goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge of curriculum standards and education requirements to help students meet objectives.
- Sourced texts and relevant materials to adequately prepare for lessons and increase knowledge of academic study needs.
- Utilised innovative methods to illustrate core concepts, implementing technological, visual and auditory instructional tools.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Updated course materials, content and delivery.
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
CQC lead, dental nurse and receptionist
854 Dental Health
Bournemouth, England
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience by providing warm, friendly service.
- Processed medical forms accurately to ensure correct patient information.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient data by following regulations diligently.
- Utilised dental software proficiently to maintain accurate records.
- Resolved patient queries with professionalism and patience, enhancing customer service experience.
- Welcomed new patients warmly, fostering a friendly clinic atmosphere.
- Streamlined administrative processes for improved office efficiency.
- Handled phone calls, resulting in effective communication with clients.
- Liaised effectively between dentist and patients for clear communication.
- Assisted dental staff with treatment room preparation and [Task] to maximise productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Dental Nurse
Knibbs Dental Surgery Ltd
Bournemouth, Dorset
07.2010 - 02.2022
- Offer support and training to trainee dental nurses
- Consistently delivered excellent levels of patient care from arrival to treatment completion through wanting to help and support my patients.
- Provided outstanding support to Dentist throughout practical treatment procedures, ensuring positive, effective outcomes.
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures such as updating information on SOE and mix required materials, effectively and efficiently.
- Accurately and efficiently decontaminated and sterilised medical and dental devices for continued use being GDC compliant.
- Assisted fellow staff in additional duties such as AGP clean down and Stock filling for continued smooth running of practice operations.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, and all lab work
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in SOE.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with Emergency drugs and CPR procedures.
Education
Teacher learning and skills
City & Guilds
BournemouthTeachers certificate 7407 - teaching and assessing
City & Guilds
Assessor Qualification (A1) - teaching and assessing
City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in payroll - payroll
IAB
Bournemouth, EnglandA-Levels - Accounting
The associated examining Board
Bournemouth, EnglandGCSE - Accounting
SEG
BournemouthGCSE stage 2 - Bookkeeping
RSA
Bournemouth, Englandstage 1 - bookkeeping
RSA
level 2 - Computerised accounts
pitman
BournemouthECDL - Computers
Skills and Learning
cert - Dental nursing
The Examing board for dental surgery assistants
CPD
Skills
- Computer applications proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service excellence
- Teaching certification
- E-learning platform expertise
- Interactive whiteboard usage
- Adaptability to learning styles
- Multimedia teaching tools
- Feedback delivery techniques
- Subject matter expertise
- Student assessment methods
- Exam preparation strategies
- Practice test facilitation
- Lesson planning proficiency
- Safeguarding protocols
- Group tutoring methods
- Confidence building techniques
Timeline
CQC lead, dental nurse and receptionist
854 Dental Health
02.2022 - Current
Dental Nurse
Knibbs Dental Surgery Ltd
07.2010 - 02.2022
Tutor
Skills and Learning Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
09.1999 - Current
Teacher learning and skills
City & Guilds
Teachers certificate 7407 - teaching and assessing
City & Guilds
Assessor Qualification (A1) - teaching and assessing
City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in payroll - payroll
IAB
A-Levels - Accounting
The associated examining Board
GCSE - Accounting
SEG
GCSE stage 2 - Bookkeeping
RSA
stage 1 - bookkeeping
RSA
level 2 - Computerised accounts
pitman
ECDL - Computers
Skills and Learning
cert - Dental nursing
The Examing board for dental surgery assistants
CPD
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