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Rachael Mackenzie

Rachael Mackenzie

Scotton

Summary

An experienced lecturer, facilitator and student mentor. I have a proven track record in designing and implementing effective learning programmes, monitoring programme success, and providing coaching and mentoring to domestic and international students across a range of psychologically informed subjects. I am uniquely skilled to deliver content that connects neuroscience and psychology with movement and outcomes for individuals'. An award winning speaker and mentor, my lectures are interactive, engaging and provide memorable, effective learning experiences for students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Lecturer

Self-Employed - Newcastle University
04.2005 - Current
  • Self-employed lecturer and tutor delivering on behalf of organisations and universities within the UK and the Gulf region. Including Newcastle University, UBT, The Safeguarding Alliance and PNU.
  • Lecturing and workshop delivery encompassing a range of topics related to psychology, mental health, neuroscience, well-being, human performance and learning.
  • Author of content for educational resources addressing a range of issues related to human development, wellbeing, trauma and the impact of movement on the brain across the lifespan.
  • Developed a comprehensive course curriculum aligning with Department for Education standards to align teaching with psychological principles.
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults, mature students and students with additional needs.

Tutor

Youth Sport Trust
04.2009 - Current
  • Design of programmes supporting the physical, psychological and social development of children and young people in school and community settings.
  • Management of delivery team including quality assurance assessments, staff performance reviews and support to staff working remotely across the UK and Ireland.
  • Delivery of lectures, keynotes, workshops and seminars related to child development, population well-being and a range of other topics seeking to address declining physical and mental health.
  • Utilising a range of digital tools to enhance the learning of educators in the field of psychologically informed practice.
  • Content lead for neuroscience, psychology and mental health.

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Tees Esk and Wear NHS Trust
03.2023 - Current
  • Service development lead - improving psychological outcomes for patients utilising novel physical-based interventions alongside conventional treatment.
  • Education of clinical staff and students - supporting staff working within a psychiatric service to understand the connection between neurology, physiology and psychiatric outcomes.
  • Audit of service effectiveness with both quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Supervision and assessment of BSc and MSc students.
  • Wellbeing lead and staff Council member reviewing and supporting the implementation of staff retention and presenteeism policies..
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the overall mental health support services.

Director

WorkAthlete
08.2020 - Current
  • Working with a range of international clients to develop and deliver strategies and pathways for staff development. Building client relationships, managing budget and assessing return on investment.
  • Designing and developing app based education content, from concept, through design to implementation in order to address client specific learning needs.
  • 1-1 coaching with senior leaders to support development of personal and professional skills.
  • Acting as change agent to implement learning strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Designing, delivering and evaluating a coach education pathway for female coaches across the Middle East.
  • Delivering keynotes and workshops to build knowledge on human performance.
  • Design and supervision of staff training programmes with focus on personal development.
  • Designing and delivering teacher training to support understanding of child physical development and effective coaching strategies.
  • Working with a range of sports to design and deliver impactful athlete and coach education sessions linked to key priorities.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Arden University
04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Northumbria
09.2001

Skills

Assessment of competency gaps and development needs for individuals, teams and organisations

Design and implementation of learning and development strategy

Monitoring and evaluating success of programmes

Coaching and mentoring

Psychology and Neuroscience

Human performance and wellbeing expert

Movement, sleep and nutrition

Mindfulness and Breathing pattern disorders

Female physiology

Board Roles


Non-exec Director - 3Thinkrs
Trustee - Scotton Village Hall
Chair - Scotton and Lingerfield Parish Council

Timeline

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Tees Esk and Wear NHS Trust
03.2023 - Current

Director

WorkAthlete
08.2020 - Current

Tutor

Youth Sport Trust
04.2009 - Current

Lecturer

Self-Employed - Newcastle University
04.2005 - Current

Master of Science - Psychology

Arden University

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Northumbria

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