Rachel McDermott
Glasgow,Lanarkshire
Summary
Creative and reflective primary teacher providing engaging learning experiences for children and young people with a variety of needs. Organised, confident and caring person. Has a passion for playful and inquiry based teaching methods which is led by children's interests and achieved through interdisciplinary learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary Teacher
Langside Primary School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2024 - Current
- Exploring creative methods, utilising digital technology and ensuring the appropriate differentiation for our learners.
- Providing appropriate support for children with a wide range of needs - including social, emotional as well as academic.
- Opportunities to work with learners who have English as an additional language.
- Monitoring and reporting to senior leadership team and parents - providing the appropriate support through a staged intervention approach.
- Participating in wider school activities by leading a printmaking and photography extracurricular club.
- Encouraging parental involvement through Family Learning and STEM events, showcasing the children's learning.
Student Teacher
Parkview Primary School
Glasgow, Glasgow City
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Gaining valuable experience working with children who are on individual programmes of learning and tailoring the curriculum to support their needs.
- The school is situated in an extremely deprived area of the city and pastoral support was an integral part of this role.
- I built strong relationships with the pupils, staff and wider school community and was requested by the headteacher to complete my probation year at this school.
Volunteer Child Befriender
Govan Home and Education Link Project
Glasgow, Glasgow City
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated core values of trust, respect and social justice in supporting a vulnerable child weekly for over 6 months.
- Utilised my background in art and music to provide a variety of creative and educational experiences.
- Successfully completed a six week training course, gaining knowledge in boundaries, discrimination and diversity, confidentiality, safe guarding and child protection.
- Completed training on the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and SHANARRI models and polices.
Playscheme Worker
East Dunbartonshire Council
East Dunbartonshire
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Providing a safe and fun environment for children ages 3-18 who have identified additional support needs as well as those who may be classed as vulnerable, according to the Council's Education Service Plan.
- Working 1:1 and providing individualised care in response to a young person's learning and wellbeing profile.
Gallery Assistant and Communications
Street Level Photoworks
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Providing informed, friendly service and responding to enquiries and sales.
- Designed e-campaigns to promote exhibitions, events and the online store.
- Provided educational exhibition tours to visitors of primary and secondary school ages.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 08.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Time Based Art & Digital Film
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
Dundee, Dundee City 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
- Proficient in digital learning platforms such as Showbie and SeeSaw
- Proficient in a variety of music and engineering software such as ProTools and Ableton
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premier Pro
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- I have been writing and recording music as part of a band since 2017. We have released our music and performed in parts of the UK and France.
- I have exhibited my photographs, moving image and sound works in galleries across Scotland.
Accomplishments
- Selected Artist: COBERTIZO, 2-months artist residency in Jilotepec, Mexico (2022). Funded by the Hope Scott Trust.
- High Commendation: The Jill Todd Photographic Award (2018)
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Langside Primary School
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Parkview Primary School
02.2024 - 06.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
08.2023 - 06.2024
Playscheme Worker
East Dunbartonshire Council
04.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer Child Befriender
Govan Home and Education Link Project
06.2021 - 01.2022
Gallery Assistant and Communications
Street Level Photoworks
10.2018 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Time Based Art & Digital Film
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
09.2013 - 06.2016
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