Stefanie Tan

• Adapted teaching methods for individual learning needs across a range of secondary schools across all ability sets in Sudbury and Suffolk.
• Patient, open-minded, and good-humoured teaching style provides effective, clear instruction suited to a range of neurodiverse learning styles.
• Responsive to just-in-time situations, adapting and preparing for the subject matter with or sometimes without teaching materials for smooth-running lessons.
• Consistent positive feedback from subject teachers about enriching content knowledge and delivering enjoyable lessons in line with school guidelines, ensuring continuity and enrichment in education delivery.
• Demonstrate professionalism whilst interacting with students, relevant SLT staff and teaching assistants alike. Communicated with faculty and administrators to gain insight or to disclose class information.
• Supervised students during break periods, isolation and SEN support to address safety or behavioural issues and remedial effectiveness where required.
• Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension through playing games and adapting the environment where possible.
• Kept detailed records of daily work for teachers covered and cover supervisors.

• Scottish Overseas Research Student Assistance Scheme funding recipient for 3 years running. Conducted research and reported on findings to senior management.
• Identified relevant sources of data to support research objectives, evaluated research findings using Qualitative Data Analysis software, e.g NVivo and Quirkos software
• Promoted transparency by documenting all methods, procedures, and results accurately. Adaptable to successes and failures as a natural part of the research process, and developed appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Conducted thorough literature reviews for insightful study foundations. Presented findings at international conferences to engage with peer feedback and contribute to the field.
• Networking to form partnerships with artists, academics and communities in Europe: Bochum, Germany, Rotterdam, Holland and Warsaw, Poland, Ottawa, Canada, Liverpool Biennale committee, Birmingham School of Art, West and rural Scotland community networks and the University of Edinburgh, College of Arts.
• Resolved unexpected issues in the field research with effective communication and resourceful problem-solving.
• Assisted with fundraising efforts, drafting grant applications to secure new resources for independent film production in various community projects.
• Tailored communication styles according to audience needs when presenting complex information.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members for effective project coordination.

Guided a team of 8 students to develop their digital media studio project, collaborating with local communities of poets and filmmakers to present an immersive digital installation in the iconic McEwan Hall to an audience of 300 people.

• Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication. Guided the development of project objectives and established clear performance expectations.
• Ensured cross-functional teams of international and diverse students grasped the project management skills by adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints, and processes from planning to on-time execution.
• Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
• Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
• Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics for ESL students.

• Enhanced students' critical thinking skills through the introduction of problem-solving activities.
• Created a stimulating visual learning environment using interactive whiteboards and other digital resources; boosting motivation levels among pupils.
• Coordinated after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to better grades.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing a range of engaging teaching strategies.
• Led school trips safely, providing enriching extracurricular experiences for pupils.
• Assisted in the organisation of annual school events like sports day or prize-giving ceremonies; ensuring smooth execution and positive community involvement.
• Demonstrated exceptional subject knowledge during lessons, increasing student interest in topics. Ongoing class based research by contributing to Teacher Practice Textbook published in 2010.
• Adapted teaching methods according to different learning styles, enhancing comprehension of complex subjects.
• Utilised multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways, engaging students in learning.
• Planned and engaged students in rich learning experiences, facilitating understanding, discovery, reflection and application of key skills.
• Worked with administrators on behavioural issues to support diverse student needs.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.

• Advocated for the educational needs of gifted children within the wider school community.
• Promoted a love for learning by incorporating varied and engaging materials into lessons.
• Collaborated with parents and other education professionals for holistic student development.
• Mentored gifted students, encouraging them to maximise their potential.
• Provided constructive feedback to students, fostering their academic growth.
• Integrated technology in lessons to create an interactive learning experience for pupils.
• Created stimulating lesson plans in line with national curriculum standards.
• Organised special projects allowing gifted students to explore their areas of interest deeply.
• Attended professional meetings to acquire updates on new ideas, legislation and requirements for gifted education.
• Supported and encouraged social and emotional needs of gifted children.
• Served as mentor for gifted students.
• Assisted parents, teachers and students in recognising potential candidates for gifted creative arts programmes.

Coordinated a Canadian crew of professionals and volunteers to make a short film.

• Managed and coordinated all aspects of production, from pre-planning to post-event evaluation.
• Liaised with distributors, organised promotional activities, featured in 3 festivals: Prince Edward Island, Edinburgh and in 2010 received a "Rising Star Award" for filmmaking at the Canada International Film Festival, Vancouver.
• Managed budget restrictions for efficient use of resources.
• Organised shooting schedules according to logistical needs and time constraints for optimal productivity.
• Enhanced film quality with careful editing and post-production techniques.
• Monitored daily filming progress, rectifying any issues that arose promptly. Extreme filming conditions, Canada in the winter locations, on an ice lake, remote cabins, coordinating a cameo with local police, and overseeing original soundtrack production with professional musicians in a local church.

Mid-doctoral studies, a sudden change in personal circumstances meant prioritising raising a child and caring for family members with ill health.

• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity to manage multiple demanding needs.
• Learnt to drive in a short time, having mostly lived in walkable cities.
• Adapted to new environments and made new connections, having relocated from Scotland to Essex.
• Resilience in surviving post-natal depression, difficult separation and change of circumstance to endeavour to complete my thesis independently.
• Perseverance: still active in research, presenting at conferences online and in person when possible. Intense study trips to Essex, Oxford, Cambridge, Glasgow and Edinburgh inter-library network to complete write-up,
• Family oriented: Working flexible hours was a conscious decision to prioritise my family and my son's well-being.
• Community organiser and educator: demonstrating initiative and an active member of the local community, working successfully with different groups from children to seniors.
• Ran a community craft group for seniors: Duties involved producing monthly promotion posters, entertaining and colourful newsletters after each session, positive impact on seniors' mental health and crafts made for specific seasons and to raise funds at the annual church bazaar.
• Nurturing partnerships: Organised a collaboration with a local primary school where seniors taught children how to make felt poppies for Remembrance Day. This raised £500 for the RBL Poppy Appeal, which was accompanied by a report with photos of the process.
• Creative Cultural exchange: Ran a Chinese New Year event at a local Women's Refuge kindergarten with activities such as calligraphy, storytelling, and children made a "Yu Sheng", a Chinese salad which is often eaten for good luck.
• Digital literacy and trainer: Designed a website and supported and trained a team of IT volunteers of a local parish to do updates and maintenance.
• Technical precision, dedication, willing to experiment: Learnt to sew, alter and make clothes for adults and children with the Textile Collective in Colchester. Taught youth to make scrungees at a local youth group meeting.
• Volunteer at the local toy library: cataloguing new toys, repairing old ones, managing party hires and general cleaning and maintenance for the public.
• Resourceful, enterprising and creative, taking on ongoing private commissions for line drawing portraits and Piñata creations, as well as organising bespoke children's birthday parties for boys and girls.
• Lifelong learner: Achieved a Level 2 Horticulture certificate and received an award for best garden design. Involved in various Community well-being garden projects and have a thriving edible urban garden in my home.
• Organised a solo exhibition based on drawings made in 100 days in Colchester city centre. Artwork is on display in various local cafes and businesses. The project was acknowledged and invited to exhibit in Brentwood Theatre as an inspiring initiative by a charity which supports those recovering from trauma.