Sarah Boyd
Mauchline,East Ayrshire
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Acting Head of Department - Modern Languages
South Ayrshire
Ayr , South Ayrshire
2022.12 - Current
- Applied rewards and sanctions for pupils to encourage and reinforce good behaviour.
- Developed staff personal and professional effectiveness using performance management best practices.
- Delegated tasks and responsibilities among department staff encouraging team working and mutual support.
- Mentored teachers providing instructional and curricular support.
- Assisted principal and leadership team in managing and developing education and student growth areas.
- Communicated with department heads and teachers and parents about transforming student outcomes.
- Met learning needs of every student with flexible student-focused approach.
- Identified and addressed diverse range of potential barriers to learning for successful student outcomes.
- Helped staff achieve constructive working relationships and establish clear expectations with pupils.
- Consulted with colleagues to prepare, monitor and update annual departmental plans.
- Provided students with stimulating and engaging learning experiences in safe learning environment.
- Recognised underperformance and challenges, undertaking corrective actions and follow-ups.
- Led Quality Assurance programme to understand strengths and improvement areas for department.
- Analysed and interpreted data to inform expectations, targets and teaching methods
Teacher of Modern Languages in Secondary Schools
South Ayrshire Council
Ayr , South Ayrshire
2021.06 - 2022.12
- Taught French and Spanish to outstanding standards for primary and secondary students.
- Set and marked student work, providing feedback on improvement areas.
- Participated in meetings, conferences and workshops to support teamwork with teachers and staff.
- Led extra-curricular activities supporting language department goals.
- Provided books, extra materials and resources to enrich learning experience.
- Prepared students appropriately for oral, aural and written exams.
- Extended additional assistance to students learning English as second language.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
- Oversaw student behaviour to rectify misconduct and unruly decorum.
- Communicated with parents to discuss progress and challenges of students
- Developed student vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills through individualised teaching to improve skills.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit varying ages and abilities.
- Produced engaging teaching materials to support enhanced student understanding.
- Created positive learning environments through constructive behaviour management.
- Recorded and reported on student development to monitor educational progress.
- Organised field trips and activities to broaden knowledge and enrich learning experience.
Teacher of Modern Languages in Secondary Schools
South Lanarkshire Council
Larkhall , South Lanarkshire
2019.08 - 2021.06
- Taught French and Spanish to outstanding standards for secondary students.
- Produced engaging teaching materials to support enhanced student understanding.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit varying ages and abilities.
- Created positive learning environments through constructive behaviour management.
- Recorded and reported on student development to monitor educational progress.
- Organised field trips and activities to broaden knowledge and enrich learning experience.
- Set and marked student work, providing feedback on improvement areas.
- Participated in meetings, conferences and workshops to support teamwork with teachers and staff.
- Led extra-curricular activities supporting language department goals.
- Provided books, extra materials and resources to enrich learning experience.
- Prepared students appropriately for oral, aural and written exams.
- Extended additional assistance to students learning English as second language.
- Oversaw student behaviour to rectify misconduct and unruly decorum.
- Communicated with parents to discuss progress and challenges of students
Education
Postgradute Diploma of Education - Education
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 2018.09 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Arts - French and Spanish
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 2013.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Departmental budget management
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Solution focused
- Detail and goal oriented
- Flexible and inclusive management style
- Strong change management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
Languages
English
Native
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Acting Head of Department - Modern Languages
South Ayrshire
2022.12 - Current
Teacher of Modern Languages in Secondary Schools
South Ayrshire Council
2021.06 - 2022.12
Teacher of Modern Languages in Secondary Schools
South Lanarkshire Council
2019.08 - 2021.06
Postgradute Diploma of Education - Education
University of Glasgow
2018.09 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Arts - French and Spanish
University of Strathclyde
2013.09 - 2018.06
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