- Early Years Education
- Reading
- Musical Theatre
- Creative Pottery, Fashion, Gardening
- Travelling
- Film
- Photography
Susan Meagher
Summary
Over 25 years of experience as a Child Care Educator, Lecturer, and Assessor, specializing in the Early Years Curriculum and child development. Expertise in supporting children with learning disabilities and mental health issues, facilitating smooth transitions from nursery to primary school. Proven track record in collaborating with parents and professionals to implement individualized care plans and create safe, stimulating environments. Successful in tutoring and assessing learners in Cache/TQUK level 2/3 courses, enhancing their skills and achieving qualifications through various online platforms. Innovative Assessor/IQA focused on enhancing learner outcomes through targeted support and assessment strategies. Cultivated collaborative relationships with learners, guiding them to achieve their educational goals. Streamlined curriculum delivery by leveraging online platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all participants.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assessor/IQA
Cambridge Regional College
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Online Learning Courses Children and Young Peoples Mental Health, Managing Challenging Behaviour
Trainer/Assessor
Skills Network
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Apprenticeship Childcare Level 2 and 3 Diploma
- I had caseload of 45 Learners aged from 16 to 25 years old where I supported them to achieve monthly targets from their individual learning plans and with functional skills if needed.
- I also contacted my learners on a weekly basis and daily if more support was needed for learners with learning difficulties, I also delivered group and one to one sessions for extra support for all learners.
Employability Trainer
Free2learn Training
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Teaching online courses. Customer Service, CV writing skills, Interview techniques, Team Leading, Retail and Employability Skills.
- These short courses were to help young people and mature adults who were unemployed to develop skills needed for employment.
Freelance Childcare Assessor
NandB Training
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Tutoring Online Short Courses
- Managing Children and Young People’s Behaviour.
- Children and Young People’s Mental Health.
- Level 2 Autism.
Childcare Assessor/Tutor
London School of Childcare Studies
Earls Court
08.2018 - 05.2019
- My job role was Teaching the Weekend Courses for the Cache Level 3 Eye Diploma.
- This would be one weekend a month doing the training courses and presentations.
Childcare Assessor
Hammersmith and Fulham College
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Assessing and Tutoring Cache Level 2 and 3 Learners on the CYPW/EYE courses.
- I Visited learners at their workplaces to carry out Observations and prepare monthly Assessment Plans.
- And supported them with Functional Skills if needed.
Childcare Consultant
My Family Care
Fulham
02.2017 - 05.2017
Assessor/Trainer
Shaw Trust
London
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Made Redundant
Play Leader/Project Worker
Spurgeon’s Children's Charity
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Main job role duties. Manage Staff, Plan all Centre Activities and Charity Events, liaised with other Community Agencies, work in Partnership with Parents, set up Parenting Groups, organised Training Courses, Mentoring children one to one and in small groups aged 5-13 years.
- I worked with Families in the local community who were referred to us via Social Services or Health Care Team.
- The families had social problems ranging from Poverty, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Children with Learning difficulties.
- I also ran short courses for parents/Carers cooking to encourage a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle on a budget.
- Arts and Crafts encourage Confidence and Self Esteem also promote Equality and Diversity in the Community.
- (The Children’s Centre was Closed down as the grant was not continued).
Education
Level 4 Advanced Diploma - Counselling
05.2019
Level 3 Education and Training -
One Awards
03.2021
Level 4 IQA Training -
One Awards
02.2021
BA Honours - Childhood and Youth Studies
Open University
01.2024
Access to Teaching - 14 level 3 credits
Southwark College
01.2003
N.N.E.B Diploma -
Southwark College
01.2002
0 Levels - English, Sociology, Drama, RE, Geography, History
ST Veronica's RC Girls School
A1 Assessor Award -
Kingston College
Skills
- Learner assessment
- Curriculum development
- Online training delivery
- Observation techniques
References
References on request
Certification
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
Interests
Timeline
Assessor/IQA
Cambridge Regional College
02.2022 - 08.2022
Trainer/Assessor
Skills Network
09.2021 - 01.2022
Employability Trainer
Free2learn Training
11.2020 - 11.2020
Freelance Childcare Assessor
NandB Training
07.2019 - 04.2020
Childcare Assessor/Tutor
London School of Childcare Studies
08.2018 - 05.2019
Childcare Assessor
Hammersmith and Fulham College
09.2017 - 07.2018
Childcare Consultant
My Family Care
02.2017 - 05.2017
Assessor/Trainer
Shaw Trust
06.2016 - 02.2017
Play Leader/Project Worker
Spurgeon’s Children's Charity
09.2015 - 03.2016
Level 4 Advanced Diploma - Counselling
Level 3 Education and Training -
One Awards
Level 4 IQA Training -
One Awards
BA Honours - Childhood and Youth Studies
Open University
Access to Teaching - 14 level 3 credits
Southwark College
N.N.E.B Diploma -
Southwark College
0 Levels - English, Sociology, Drama, RE, Geography, History
ST Veronica's RC Girls School
A1 Assessor Award -
Kingston College