My CV

 

Bill Boyd Tel and text: 07540790234 e-mail: literacyadviser@gmail.com Web:http://literacyadviser.wordpress.com Twitter:www.twitter.com/literacyadviser
PERSONAL PROFILE	Extensive knowledge of Scottish education system Strong management skills and experience of management systems Excellent interpersonal skills First class communicator in all media Highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Proven record of creative and innovative approaches to learning and teaching Lead Practitioner for Moving Image Education (Scottish Screen)
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS	Educated at Carrick Academy, Maybole Master of Arts degree, Glasgow University Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary), Jordanhill College of Education
CAREER HISTORY April 2007 – July 2009	Education Manager, Learning and Teaching Scotland  Responsible for: Managing Health and Wellbeing and Support for Children and Young People projects Advising Scottish Government and supporting local authorities and teachers to deliver inclusion agenda Managing an annual budget in the region of £1 million pounds Contributing to LTS organisational vision and strategy Leading and motivating a team of approximately 20 highly-experienced professionals Contributing to the development of Curriculum for Excellence Representing Learning and Teaching Scotland at national and regional events Presenting to a wide range of audiences throughout Scotland Working in partnership with key stakeholders including Scottish Government, HMIE, SQA and SFEU
May 2005 – March 2007	Development Officer, National Qualifications, Learning and Teaching Scotland (Secondment)
June 1994 – April 2005	Depute Headteacher, Prestwick Academy
January 1994 – May 1994	English Staff Tutor, Ayrshire Division, Strathclyde Region
August 1984 – December 1993	Principal Teacher of English, Carrick Academy, Maybole
Aug 1981 – June 1984	Principal Teacher of English, Doon Academy, Dalmellington
Aug 1976 – June 1981	Teacher of English, Cumnock Academy, Cumnock
RECENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND COURSES May 2006 – Jan 2008	Managing Successful Programmes (OGC – Feb 2007) Leadership Development Programme (ER Consultants – ongoing) International Summer School on Leadership (Edinburgh – July/August 2007) Microsoft Project (May 2006) Improving Literacy Through Moving Image Education (March 2009)
MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS	Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group Scottish Screen Evaluation Advisory Group Learning and Teaching Scotland Advisory Council Sub-Group (Engaging with Teachers) LTS Corporate ICT Strategy Group SQA On-Screen Assessment Steering Group (2006 – 2007) National Think-Tank on Prisoners’ Access to IT (2006) Virtual Advisory Service (Literacy Pilot) Values Project Team (LTS) Knowledge Management Project Team (LTS) Paisley University Student Regent Liaison Group (1991-1995) Judge – Scottish Education Awards 2009
KEY PRESENTATIONS 2006-2009	20006 Carpe Diem – What Makes a Good Teacher? (Scottish Learning Festival 2006) Global Citizenship Lecture (Glasgow University ) Enterprise in Education (Scottish Centre for Studies in School Administration) Enterprise and Creativity in Education (Glasgow School of Art) Curriculum for Excellence (Scottish Local Authorities, Glasgow University, Paisley University, Newly Qualified Teachers, Student Teachers) 2007/2008 Literacy for the 21st Century (South Ayrshire Secondary English Teachers) Curriculum for Excellence (Scottish Local Authorities, Young People’s Engagement Event, Secondary Subject Principals, Secondary Teachers, Literacy and Numeracy Conference Edinburgh) Health and Wellbeing in CfE (East Dunbartonshire Health Forum, Personal Support in Schools Conference Heriot-Watt University) 2009 Health and Wellbeing in CfE (Challenging Homophobia Conference Edinburgh, Ayrshire and Arran Alcohol and Drugs Action Team, Aberdeenshire Guidance Principals) Technology and Literacy Edinburgh International Book Festival
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS	World Masters Athletics 1500 metres Finalist 1999 British Masters 5000 metres Silver Medallist 1999 Scottish Masters 1500 metres Champion 1994, 1999 South Ayrshire Sports Personality of the Year 1999            Enjoys Walking Cycling, Swimming, Reading, Writing, Music, Food

 

 

 

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