Tara McConaghie

Tara mcconaghie

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    English Teacher at Park View School

  • Education

    • Dalriada school

      2010 - 2017

      Activities and Societies: Senior Prefect, 1st XI Hockey Captain 2016-17, Choir member, 'BBC Choir of the Year' 2016 winner 9 GCSEs grades A-A* including Maths and English, and B in Spanish3 A Levels grades A-B including English Literature, Biology, Chemistry

    • Northumbria university

      2020 - 2022
      Postgraduate diploma education leadership in learning - teach first secondary education and teaching pass

      Activities and Societies: • Volunteered in Summer project facilitated by British Film Institute

    • Newcastle university

      2017 - 2020
      Ba: combined honour english literature and media and communications 1st class honours

      Activities and Societies: Newcastle University Ladies Hockey Club Combined Honours Peer Mentor 2019/20 Student Advice Centre Volunteer 2019/20

  • Experience

    • The country medical centre

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2020
      General practitioner receptionist

      • Managed distressed patients with professionalism• Communicated with the general public as the first point of contact; via telephone, email or face-to-face.• Coordinated appointments on online system.• Upheld policy for confidentiality and GDPR

    • Spar

      Oct 2016 - Jul 2020
      Shop assistant

      • Reported to a Sales Manager diplomatically with queries or complaints from the general public.• Assisted customers by directing, advising and serving.• Operated tills, controlled money transactions and replenished stock.• Upheld and implemented safety measures in line with government regulations

    • Blue arrow

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Event staff
    • Newcastle university

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
      Jobsoc temp

      Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility and communication skills across a variety of temporary roles, such as admin, events and catering, undertaking tasks quickly and efficiently.

    • Teach first

      Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
      Student teacher

      I aim to foster a love of learning for students by teaching Science and to develop a deep understanding of the causes of educational inequality across the UKKey duties:• Creating engaging written and audio-visual resources• Utilising interpersonal skills • Managing stakeholder relationships with diverse groups• Instructing and presenting new information in a clear, concise manner• Solving problems• Managing time• Monitoring and evaluating data• Organising events• Collaborating with other professionals in pursuit of a common goal• Managing projects• Managing multiple priorities to conflicting deadlines• Applying emotional intelligence• Adapting to various changes• Working well under pressure Show less

    • Northern education trust

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2022
      Science teacher

      School Direct training on the job:A recognised route, via Teach First, to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Awarded a Developing Leader Role in the Senior Leadership team, facilitating projects schoolwide

    • Park view school

      Sept 2022 - now
      English teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Graded examination in music performance (grade 8 singing)

      Trinity college london
      Jan 2015
    • Gold award

      The duke of edinburgh's award
      Jul 2017
    • Ncl+

      Newcastle university
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Junior Leader

      Issued by Girls'​ Brigades on Sept 2015
      Girls'​ BrigadesAssociated with Tara McConaghie
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Student Advice Centre on Sept 2019
      Student Advice CentreAssociated with Tara McConaghie
    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by Newcastle University on Aug 2019
      Newcastle UniversityAssociated with Tara McConaghie