Sinead Guthrie

• Working as part of a team, building positive relationships with my colleagues, adapting to change and being a proactive member of the team to deliver a cohesive enjoyable learner experience across the department.
• I teach S1 through to S6.
• Leading on curriculum development creating more opportunity for IDL and links to the world of work.
• Developed 'School Of' programmes for both Creativity & Design and 'Behind the Scenes - Stage Production'
• Balance theoretical instruction with hands-on practice, ensuring well-rounded skill development.
• Perform administrative tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth running of classes throughout the term.
• Celebrate diversity in the classroom by responding empathetically to individual needs.
• Organise regular field trips to contemporary art galleries, fostering cultural appreciation.
• Developed artistic skills in students through constructive feedback and guidance.
• Encourage creative exploration and experimentation with new mediums and techniques.
• Adapted lessons depending on individual students' needs, enabling all-round development.
• Taking part in opportunities to boost my own learning and continuous professional development (CPD) through in personal, school and local authority professional learning opportunities.
• Cultivated a stimulating learning environment to encourage student experimentation.
• Established positive, professional relationships with students, supporting academic and personal growth.
• Regular 1:1 learner conversations so pupils have autonomy over their learning.

• Responsible for the pupil's wellbeing, social experiences, eating, drinking, personal care, personal targets both short term and long term.

• Developed communication strategies both verbal and non-verbal using song signifier's, core words, on body signing, visual aids and intensive interaction.

• Led creative projects with both primary and senior phase pupils.

• Planned and led outdoor experience and activities which enhanced the visibility of disabilities in the community

• Adapted to change and managed a diverse work load with a professional and friendly manner.

• Regular training in child protection, manual handling, Health & Safety, eating & drinking and gastrointestinal training.

• Collaborating with parents, carers, guardians, support workers, and other professionals to safeguard and ensure the educational welfare of each learner.

• Provide 1:1 care on a regular basis.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high quality service.

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement

• My role was based in a community hub for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

•I worked on a 1:1 basis with many of the clients but also ran creative group projects.

• I ran a weekly art club for community projects.

• This position required me to maintain a high standard of personal development, a great understanding of the importance of being customer/client focused and a natural ability for planning and development.

• Preparing and attending client reviews, discussing and implementing person centred changes to care plans and supporting clients through difficult transitions in their lives. • I actively participated in weekly feedback meetings and team meetings.

• Working as part of a team was also central to this role, being able to delegate, being proactive and showing initiative.

• Over the years I worked in a variety of projects and settings, from a High Dependency Unit, Community Based Projects, Older Peoples Project, and Young Peoples Project which I feel has given me a broad knowledge base for the individual and varying needs within the learning disability spectrum.

• Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.

• Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and creativity.

• Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities and exhibitions.

• Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.

• Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues such as access to creative community college courses and advocacy organisations.