Sharon Maguire
Glasgow,North Lanark
Summary
- I am a highly effective communicator and this is evident in my day-to-day communication with staff, pupils and parents. My role as PT Support for Learning demands excellent interpersonal skills as well as empathy, discretion and compassion. I believe I have all of the skills and qualities that are needed for this role and demonstrate them on a daily basis.
- I am part of the Pupil Support team and my remit is an extremely pastoral one. As part of this team, I go far beyond what is required of me when dealing with vulnerable pupils and parents. I work with a wide variety of ASN pupils, including those on the autistic spectrum, and have built up excellent relationships with these pupils. The ASN base very much operates with an “open door” policy and, as a result, pupils feel relaxed and safe when spending time there. I have provided a “safe haven” for a large number of our most vulnerable pupils and work effectively with my team to provide ongoing support for them.
- I am confident in the delivery of in-service to staff and have delivered several successful twilight courses over the past two years. I have also been invited to speak at CALL Scotland conferences and SAM group meetings, in order to demonstrate our authority-leading innovative approaches to ICT interventions for ASN pupils and my background as an English teacher assists in my confident articulation.
- I have built up strong relationships with parents over the past two years. I have very regular contact with parents of pupils in my care and meet with them on a termly basis to discuss GIRFME/CSP targets. I speak regularly to parents on an informal basis over the phone and have built up trust and confidence as a result of this approach. I have been able to win the support of some of our most disengaged parents and my gentle, caring approach has had a large part to play in this.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PT Pupil Support
North Lanarkshire Council
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
08.2011 - Current
PT Support for Learning
North Lanarkshire Council
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
06.2015 - 10.2021
· To lead staff in the day to day running of the department.
· Report and liaise with members of Senior Management Team.
· To manage pupil behavior.
· To promote the Catholic ethos for the whole school community.
· Liaise with external agencies, including Speech and Language, Educational Psychologist, Social Work and EAL network staff.
· To manage budget and resources effectively.
· To undertake and implement professional and personal development for myself, members of the Support for Learning Department and staff within the school.
Teacher of English / acting PT Pupil Support
North Lanarkshire Council
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
02.2004 - 06.2012
Teacher of English
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrew, Renfrewshire
08.1995 - 02.2004
Education
Diploma in Inclusive Education - Inlusion
Glasgow University
Glasgow 09.2013 - 06.2015
PGCE in Guidance and Pastoral Care - Pastoral Care
Glasgow University
Glasgow, Glasgow City 09.1999 - 06.2000
PGCE in Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Glasgow University
Glasgow, Glasgow City 09.1993 - 06.1994
MA Arts - English / History
Glasgow University
Glasgow, Glasgow City 10.1990 - 06.1993
Skills
I managed an authority-leading department in terms of ICT and Nurture interventions and have hosted visits from other schools, keen to learn from our progress in these areas My department won two awards at an Equity and Excellence Awards ceremony, where our transitions programme and joint working with Bothwellpark High School was given recognition I had responsibility for the management of the ASN base in school I oversaw the day-to-day running of this base and facilitate the Breakfast Club, Literacy and ICT groups, ESOL and ASDAN classes within it
- I also have sole responsibility for the delivery of ESOL courses within the school I have to manage all aspects of the delivery of these courses I prepare resources and assessments, deliver units of work and liaise closely with ESOL department within SQA The results within this department are excellent and pupils receive a high level of support during their time in the department
- I have been both APT and PT Guidance during my career and have managed teams of first level Guidance teachers as well as managing PSHE resources for both S2 and S4 year groups
- I have attended several Understanding Standards ESOL courses, organised by SQA This demonstrates my commitment to ESOL and my willingness to keep up-to-date with current developments with National 5 and Higher courses
Timeline
PT Support for Learning
North Lanarkshire Council
06.2015 - 10.2021
Diploma in Inclusive Education - Inlusion
Glasgow University
09.2013 - 06.2015
PT Pupil Support
North Lanarkshire Council
08.2011 - Current
Teacher of English / acting PT Pupil Support
North Lanarkshire Council
02.2004 - 06.2012
PGCE in Guidance and Pastoral Care - Pastoral Care
Glasgow University
09.1999 - 06.2000
Teacher of English
Renfrewshire Council
08.1995 - 02.2004
PGCE in Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Glasgow University
09.1993 - 06.1994
MA Arts - English / History
Glasgow University
10.1990 - 06.1993
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