Sander De Groot

Experience

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  University of the Arts London

  Sept 1996 - Jul 1997

  Lecturer

  Taught fashion illustration on BA and MA courses. Taught graphic design on GNVQ A&D

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  Solihull College & University Centre

  Oct 1997 - Mar 1998

  Tutor

  Teaching Illustrator + Photoshop to 1st year BTEC/HND graphic design students.

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  Coventry University

  Jan 1998 - Jun 1999

  Lecturer

  Lecturer in Graphic Design, Digital Typography and Desktop publishing (specialising in Photoshop and Illustrator)

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  Targus

  Mar 1999 - Mar 2000

  Designer

  Graphic design / Product design / Packaging design

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  Hard Eight

  Mar 2000 - Jun 2004

  Managing Director

  Managing Director for Graphic Design, Illustration and Multimedia agency.

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  University of the Arts London

  Mar 2004 - Jan 2006

  Lecturer

  Head of 1st Year Illustration.

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  Learndirect Limited

  Jun 2004 - Mar 2006

  Learning and Performance Coach

  1. To work directly with learners and support a culture of openness and ambition.2. Use coaching methods, to develop reflective practice in others and encouraging theuse of new learning strategies.3. To demonstrate techniques for developing motivation, resilience and perseverance.4. To monitor and evaluate performance which is recorded in coaching/reflective logs.These logs may be used as part of the performance management of students.5. To assist all learners with making progress through their chosen courses. Show less

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  Positively You

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2010

  Head of Training

  Head of Training. Responsible for training supporting and monitoring a team of 10 associate and 100 licensee presenters.Responsible for delivering workshops and seminars at educational establishments. I also delivered keynote speeches at educational conferences around the country.

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  MADE Training

  Sept 2010 - now

  “I am incredibly proud of what MADE has achieved since our inception in 2010 and feel honoured to be doing the work I do - sharing strategies for independent thinking and learning. The formation of MADE now seems a logical step in my career path; a coming together of my interests in pedagogy (from teaching), systems and processes (from business) and personal effectiveness (from coaching).”Role: Head of Training for MADE Training, the leading educational trainers for independent learning, thinking and studying.MADE was created to enable young people to engage with education and raise their attainment. We deliver inspiring workshops to students, teachers and parents covering effective thinking, learning and studying strategies.Mission:To bring effective thinking and learning strategies to all those involved in education. Responsible for:- course design and development- delivering workshops at schools, colleges and universities- speaking at conferences- training associate facilitators- quality control- CPD delivery- monitoring and analysis Show less

  • Director and Head of Training

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Head of Training

    Sept 2010 - Oct 2019