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Rachael Stark

Inverurie,Aberdeenshire

Summary

Experienced Senior Lecturer with a history of facilitating student-centred, accessible learning in on-campus and online contexts. Dedicated to elevating student knowledge and abilities through engaging coursework and high-quality lectures. Strong passion for improving inclusivity and equitability within Higher Education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Lecturer & Programme Lead

SRUC
Aberdeen
09.2022 - Current
  • Lead on revalidation of BA(Hons) Rural Business Management degree in line with SEEDABLE principles
  • Line management responsibilities for Rural Business Management teaching team
  • Utilised innovative teaching techniques, resulting in high student satisfaction levels.
  • Disseminated necessary information from Registry, CELT, Quality and other relevant depts to team
  • Module design, lead and administrative responsibilities
  • Cross-programme teaching onto multiple programmes and levels from SCQF level 7 - 11
  • Oversaw campus specific improvement and engagement projects
  • Coordinated with colleagues to develop shared resources for increased efficiency in teaching methods.

Lecturer in Rural Business Management

SRUC
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
03.2015 - 09.2022
  • Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics including management, law, marketing, food policy and consumer behaviour.
  • Managed second year of programme as Year Tutor, providing academic and pastoral support as appropriate.
  • Assisted with course administration including collation of feedback, logging of results, core team paperwork, SRF requests, assisted with revalidation process, provided support to Programme Leader.
  • Strand lead for Ag & Business Dept Curriculum Review.
  • RBM lead for Institution Lead Review
  • Managed annual student survey to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
  • Engaged with industry stakeholders as part of continuous improvement process.

Marketing Co-ordinator

SRUC (SAC Consulting)
Aberdeen
06.2012 - 10.2014
  • Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
  • Compiled and reviewed consumer data on patterns and preferences for marketing information.
  • Developed marketing plans to support divisional strategies.
  • Crafted campaigns using market understanding, consumer analysis, and advertising psychology.
  • Devised creative strategies for highlighting goods and promoting specific attributes.
  • Led creation of social media platforms for SAC Consulting and created initial strategy
  • Assisted with co-ordination of Royal Highland Show activities for division

Education

PG Cert - Autism and Learning

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
09.2023 - 06.2024

PG Cert - Higher Education

Robert Gordon University
09.2016 - 05.2018

BA(Hons) 1st Class - Publishing with Journalism

Robert Gordon University
09.2006 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Extensive involvement with cross-campus & cross-programme delivery
  • Excellent team player
  • Course administration
  • Adaptive teaching for on-campus and distance learning programmes
  • Project supervision for UG and PG projects

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Rachael, Stark, +447789908875, rachael2611@hotmail.co.uk, 9 Meadow Road, Aberdeenshire, Inverurie, AB51 4FQ

Timeline

PG Cert - Autism and Learning

University of Aberdeen
09.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Lecturer & Programme Lead

SRUC
09.2022 - Current

PG Cert - Higher Education

Robert Gordon University
09.2016 - 05.2018

Lecturer in Rural Business Management

SRUC
03.2015 - 09.2022

Marketing Co-ordinator

SRUC (SAC Consulting)
06.2012 - 10.2014

BA(Hons) 1st Class - Publishing with Journalism

Robert Gordon University
09.2006 - 06.2010

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