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Christina Nowlan

Donaghmeade,Ireland

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in online tutoring and lesson delivery, adept at lesson planning and academic assessment. Proficient in marking, grading, and providing constructive feedback while ensuring compliance with examination board regulations. Skilled in student mentoring and time management, aiming to enhance educational outcomes through innovative teaching methods.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Associate lecturer

The Open University
Remote, Ireland and England
10.2007 - Current

Associate Lecturer Business School

  • Encouraged undergraduate students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis through provision of online tutorials via Adobe Connect
  • Enhanced students' academic performance by providing constructive and comprehensive written feedback on assignments.
  • Consistently met marking deadlines for timely delivery of grades.
  • Exam and end of Module marking for all modules on which I am involved.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions through provision of individual academic support for students using phone/teams/skype and Adobe Connect.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment, promoting diversity and respect amongst students. Including; Study skills and academic support for students with Specific learning learning Difficulties (SpLD).


Additional Responsibilities

Tutor Monitor: Formal peer review of fellow tutors management of their module forum, together with assessment of marking and tutorial standards provided by the tutor. Ensuring that set standards and activities have been undertaken to a prescribed standard.

FAS Instructor; Supervisory Management

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB
Baldoyle, Leinster
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Maintained up-to-date subject knowledge, ensured delivery of accurate information.
  • Engaged students with hands-on activities resulting in increased interest in subject matter.
  • Fostered positive learning environment by implementing interactive teaching methods.
  • Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during practical sessions reducing risk of accidents.
  • Mentored pupils on academic and personal issues bolstering their confidence and self-esteem.

Business Tutor

Various Business Colleges Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
09.2005 - 06.2009

Education

Master of Arts - Online and Distance Education

The Open University
Milton Keynes, UK.
/2012 - /2013

Master of Business Administration - Business

The Open University
Milton Keynes, UK.
/1999 - /2004

FETAC Level 6. Train the Trainer -

The Open College
Dublin
/2014 - /2014

Higher Diploma - Health Psychology

University of Bath
Bath. UK
/1997 - /1998

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University College Dublin
Dublin
/1991 - /1994

Skills

  • Online tutoring
  • Online lesson delivery
  • Lesson planning
  • Academic assessment
  • Assessment marking, grading, feedback
  • Examination board regulations
  • Student mentoring
  • Time management


Certification

Teaching Council of Ireland. reg no. 216014

Route 3-Further Education. Full Registration.

Online and Distance Education, Business Administration and Psychology.


Fellow of The Higher Education Academy. recognition Reference PR074267

UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.



References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FAS Instructor; Supervisory Management

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB
02.2016 - 02.2018

Associate lecturer

The Open University
10.2007 - Current

Business Tutor

Various Business Colleges Dublin
09.2005 - 06.2009

Master of Arts - Online and Distance Education

The Open University
/2012 - /2013

Master of Business Administration - Business

The Open University
/1999 - /2004

FETAC Level 6. Train the Trainer -

The Open College
/2014 - /2014

Higher Diploma - Health Psychology

University of Bath
/1997 - /1998

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University College Dublin
/1991 - /1994
Christina Nowlan