Stella Jane Smith
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Respected Childhood and Early Childhood Lecturer and Placement Leader offers proven history of student engagement and academic excellence. Drives course discussions to reinforce concepts and help students explore new ideas within the childhood and early childhood sector. Enthusiastic collaborator with expertise in curriculum development and classroom material selection. Expert in attachment and looked after children in the early years with background in assessing, professional practice and development. Elevates student knowledge and abilities through challenging and thought provoking activities and in-depth discussions. Runs organised, well-targeted courses to meet students' learning needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lecturer in Childhood and Early Childhood Studies
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
04.2021 - Current
- Module lead several Childhood and Early Childhood related modules.
- Placement lead for Childhood and Early Childhood courses. Liaising with students and placement to develop professional knowledge and practice in the sector.
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Childhood and Early Childhood Studies.
- Assess students knowledge and understanding on Childhood and Early Childhood
- Helped students secure meaningful work placements to improve practical understanding of the Childhood and Early Childhood workforce.
- Tutored students needing extra assistance in group and one-to-one sessions, increasing attainment in line with predicted grades.
Lecturer in Early Years Foundation Degree
South and City College Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands
02.2020 - 04.2021
Assessor and Tutor for Early Years Apprenticeships
University College Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2014 - 02.2021
Nursery manager
Music Box Day Nursery
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2011 - 09.2014
Education
Doctorate of Education - Early Childhood
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 04.2022 -
Master of Arts - Education
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 09.2018 - 11.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Higher Education
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge 09.2017 - 07.2018
NVQ Level 3 - Assessor
University College Birmingham
BirminghamEarly Years Professional Status with QTS - Early Years
University of Worcester
WorcesterBachelor of Arts - German
University of Wales Swansea
SwanseaGCSEs - English Language, Maths, Science
St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre
BirminghamSkills
- Research area specialism: Looked After Children and Attachment in Early Childhood
- Progress monitoring
- Professional development
- Self-motivated
- Student engagement
- Inclusive learning techniques
- Curriculum knowledge
- Individual and group instruction
- Pastoral care
- Educational leadership
- Educational research
- Creative lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
- Published chapter in Northall, M. Rose, M. & Smith, S. (2023) Chapter 9: Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competency 9: Professional Development (In) Bradbury, A. Musgrave, J. & Perkins, H. (2023) A Practical Guide To Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner Competencies. London. Learning Matters.
- Currently completed Doctorate in Education with the question: How do early years practitioners support looked after children from an attachment-based perspective?
- Currently co-authoring a book exploring the identity of Children Looked After and the impact on professional practice.
Timeline
Doctorate of Education - Early Childhood
Nottingham Trent University
04.2022 -
Lecturer in Childhood and Early Childhood Studies
Nottingham Trent University
04.2021 - Current
Lecturer in Early Years Foundation Degree
South and City College Birmingham
02.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Birmingham City University
09.2018 - 11.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Higher Education
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2017 - 07.2018
Assessor and Tutor for Early Years Apprenticeships
University College Birmingham
09.2014 - 02.2021
Nursery manager
Music Box Day Nursery
09.2011 - 09.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Assessor
University College Birmingham
Early Years Professional Status with QTS - Early Years
University of Worcester
Bachelor of Arts - German
University of Wales Swansea
GCSEs - English Language, Maths, Science
St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre
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