Vanessa Darlington

• Monitor, teaching, learning and assessment across all academic modules across M.Ost and the BSc (MA) to ensure parity across the two sites (BCOM & ESO) with proficiency.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and update curriculum materials effectively.
• Develop and nurture relationships with student cohorts to improve the sense of community and wellbeing.
• Attend academic boards, assessment boards and programme committees.
• Coordinate assessment processes to ensure alignment with learning objectives and standards.
• Evaluate and select educational resources and additional services to support diverse learning needs.
• Initiate integration of technology into academic programmes for improved engagement.
• Monitor and analyse student performance data to inform changes to department.
• Improve efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills - Canva.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
• Oversee faculty recruitment.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of osteopaths, foot health practitioner, massage therapist, counsellor and MLD practitioner to enhance overall patient care and outcomes.
• Mentor associate osteopaths, fostering professional growth and clinical skill enhancement.
• Facilitate patient education initiatives, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
• Oversee staff management including recruitment and training to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
• Facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients for optimal treatment outcomes.
• Develop clinic budgets and managed finances.
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• Give osteopathic treatments to patients, addressing musculoskeletal issues and promoting overall health.
• Conduct thorough assessments to diagnose conditions, utilising a variety of osteopathic techniques and patient history for accurate evaluations.
• Educate patients on preventative care and self-management strategies, enhancing their understanding of osteopathic principles.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care and optimise treatment outcomes.
• Document patient records in line with professional standards.
• Mentor associate practitioners and students in evaluation and treatment skills.

• Supervise student activities to ensure compliance with OPS (Osteopathic practice standards) and manage effective feedback
• Facilitate learning sessions that encouraged collaboration and critical thinking
• Mentor new students in effective clinical practices and professional conduct within the clinic in my overlapping role as personal tutor
• Evaluate student performance through CEX and provid constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with faculty and staff to address student needs and concerns promptly and if necessary refer to welfare
• Adapt teaching style for individual learning capabilities.

• Produced engaging course materials and resources to enhance student learning experiences in a new and developing course.
• Facilitated classroom discussions and activities to encourage critical thinking and collaboration among students often using PBL
• Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods. Formative and summative
• Delivered lectures on clinical integration, OPS and facilitated practical technique practice
• Ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.
• Provided feedback on student work to improve academic performance.
• Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching and assessment skills.

• Performed monitoring of teaching, learning and assessment in osteopathic skills
• Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with osteopathic practices.
• Contributed to creation of educational resources and materials for student learning.
• Coordinated practice sessions to reinforce skills and promote peer learning among students.
• Used Microsoft Word, Excel and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
• Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum
• Developed new assessment processes by observing and providing feedback on student performance.

• Facilitated engaging lectures and practical sessions to deepen understanding of osteopathic principles and techniques.
• Provided constructive feedback to improve their clinical skills.
• Assessed student performance through examinations and practical assessments, ensuring academic standards were met.

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• Developed curriculum for osteopathic technique courses ensuring alignment with professional standards.
• Delivered engaging lectures and practical demonstrations to enhance student understanding of osteopathic principles.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Served as personal tutor for struggling students.
• Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
• Ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.

• Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
• Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
• Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
• Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.

• Collaborated with lecturers to facilitate classroom management
• Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress in various subjects.

• Facilitated training workshops to equip team members with necessary skills and knowledge.
• Met deadlines for England/France Arts and Libraries development projects
• Managed project development by creating comprehensive plans and assigning tasks.
• Developed a data base of in-need communities to which to deliver services.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of goals, between Northern France and Kent Arts and Libraries departments

• Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to adult learners' language proficiency levels.
• Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance speaking and listening skills in French.
• Utilised a variety of multimedia resources to support language acquisition and retention.
• Implemented assessment tools to evaluate learners' progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.