Stacey Grandidge
Pontefract,West Yorkshire
Summary
I am not afraid of a challenge and consider myself reliable, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible with a positive, proactive & creative approach to service delivery. I am comfortable working independently and as part of a team & enjoy responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Curriculum Support Coordinator
Wakefield Adult Education Service
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
2024.04 - Current
- Implemented training modules to improve employee skills and performance.
- Organised staff schedules for smooth workflow and increased productivity.
- Alleviated work pressure with effective task delegation among team members.
- Conducted regular feedback sessions, leading to continuous improvement in services offered.
- Managed team meetings for better communication and project alignment.
- Worked closely with the management to implement company policies efficiently.
- Designated Safeguarding Officer
- Lead on cross service themes and quality improvement processes.
Curriculum Manager
Curriculum Manager
2015.11 - 2024.04
- Liaised with external stakeholders to keep abreast of industry trends and requirements.
- Aligned curriculum design with national standards to ensure compliance.
- Managed academic schedule planning, ensuring optimal use of resources and time slots available.
- Participated in various education conferences, staying updated on latest pedagogical trends.
- Spearheaded the adoption of an inclusive teaching approach benefiting diverse learners.
- Evaluated current course materials for relevance and accuracy.
- Implemented new digital learning platforms, enhancing student access to resources.
- Enhanced team performance by organising regular professional development workshops.
- Developed robust schemes of work for enhanced understanding of subjects.
- Created detailed lesson plans to facilitate effective learning outcomes.
- Devised comprehensive assessment tools, improving feedback mechanisms for students.
- Improved student engagement with implementation of innovative teaching strategies.
Senior Tutor
Adult & Community Education
Sandal, United Kingdom
2002.09 - 2015.11
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student focus.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
- Developed study schedules for effective time management and exam preparation.
- Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
- Maintained records of each student's progress, identifying areas needing further improvement.
- Improved academic performance through targeted tutoring sessions focused on trouble areas.
- Managed multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
- Provided detailed feedback with constructive suggestions to improve academic performance.
Tutor
Wakefield Adult Education Service
Wakefield
2002.09 - 2015.09
- Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
- Encouraged open communication during sessions, enhancing comfort levels and participation rates.
- Provided detailed feedback with constructive suggestions to improve academic performance.
- Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
- Collaborated with learners and managers, aligning tutoring approaches with service curriculum.
Registered childminder
Self Employed
1996.09 - 2004.09
- Provided consistent daily routine establishing structure in the home setting.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to various dietary restrictions boosting healthy eating habits.
- Observed monitored recorded progress of each child providing valuable feedback to parents.
- Developed engaging activities for children's cognitive growth through play-based learning methods.
- Conducted regular assessments of children's development, informing tailored care plans.
Insurance Clerk
CIS Ltd
Pontefract, United Kingdom
1988.02 - 1996.09
- Maintained strong relationships with existing clients through regular communication and excellent service delivery.
- Verified documents submitted by clients to avoid fraudulent claims.
- Carried out administrative tasks efficiently, maintaining an organised work environment.
- Assisted in the design of new insurance products to meet market needs.
- Updated database regularly for accurate record keeping.
- Handled queries from clients, providing prompt responses.
- Processed claims for efficient customer service.
Education
Certificate in Education - Teaching
Wakefield College & Huddersfield University
Wakefield, West Yorkshire 2007.09 - 2009.07
TAQA IQA Level 4 - Internal quality assurance
Wakefield College
2017.09 - 2018.04
GCSE - English Lit, English Lang, Maths, History, Biology, French, Chemistry, Childcare, Typing RSA
Knottingley High School
Knottingley, West Yorkshire 1983.09 - 1987.07
NVQ Level 4 - Working with Parents
CWDW
City and Guilds 2011.09 - 2012.02
NVQ Level 3 - Assessing
TAQA
Wakefield 2011.11 - 2012.09
ILM Level 3 - Leadership & Management
ILM
2013.09 - 2014.09
7407 Stage 1 & 2 - Teacher Training
City & Guilds
2003.09 - 2005.07
Level 2 - ICT
ECDL
2005.09 - 2006.02
Level 3 - Behaviour Management
Triple P
2007.09 - 2008.02
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Peer Support
- Quality Improvement
- SMART Objectives
- Team Appraisals
- Staff Development Planning
- Training Identification
- Assessor Skills
- IQA Procedures
- Personal Development Planning
- Data Analysis
- QIP Development
- Attendance Monitoring
- Sickness Management
- Curriculum Development
- Program Evaluation
- Induction Training
- Quality Audits
- Action Planning
- External Partnership Management
- Course Setup
- Meeting Coordination
- Team Meeting Facilitation
- ILP Moderation
- Learner Feedback Collection
- Report Writing
- Data Liaison
- Recruitment
- CPD Planning and Delivery
Custom
Available on request
Timeline
Curriculum Support Coordinator
Wakefield Adult Education Service
2024.04 - Current
TAQA IQA Level 4 - Internal quality assurance
Wakefield College
2017.09 - 2018.04
Curriculum Manager
Curriculum Manager
2015.11 - 2024.04
ILM Level 3 - Leadership & Management
ILM
2013.09 - 2014.09
NVQ Level 3 - Assessing
TAQA
2011.11 - 2012.09
NVQ Level 4 - Working with Parents
CWDW
2011.09 - 2012.02
Certificate in Education - Teaching
Wakefield College & Huddersfield University
2007.09 - 2009.07
Level 3 - Behaviour Management
Triple P
2007.09 - 2008.02
Level 2 - ICT
ECDL
2005.09 - 2006.02
7407 Stage 1 & 2 - Teacher Training
City & Guilds
2003.09 - 2005.07
Tutor
Wakefield Adult Education Service
2002.09 - 2015.09
Senior Tutor
Adult & Community Education
2002.09 - 2015.11
Registered childminder
Self Employed
1996.09 - 2004.09
Insurance Clerk
CIS Ltd
1988.02 - 1996.09
GCSE - English Lit, English Lang, Maths, History, Biology, French, Chemistry, Childcare, Typing RSA
Knottingley High School
1983.09 - 1987.07