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Sara Westhead

Sara Westhead

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  • About me

    Team Leader, Encore/Electives at Whitney Institute Middle School, Certified Google Trainer, Educational Technology

  • Education

    • Robert Gordon University

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      Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS Library and Information Science

    • University of Sunderland

      2016 - 2017
      Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Education

    • The University of Sheffield

      2022 - 2026
      Doctor of Education - EdD Autism Education

    • Robert Gordon University

      2013 - 2015
      Post Graduate Diploma, with Merit Library and Information Science

    • The Robert Gordon University

      2013 - 2016
      Master of Science (MSc) Library and Information Science Graduated with Merit

    • Robert Gordon University

      2013 - 2014
      Post Graduate Certificate Library & Information Studies with Merit

    • Liberty University

      1994 - 1996
      BS Religion/Youth Ministry

      Activities and Societies: King's Players, Military Ministry Religion - Youth Ministry (BSc)

    • Word of Life Bible Institute

      1993 - 1994
      Diploma Biblical Studies

      Activities and Societies: Drama, Yearbook Studied Biblical Studies, actor with "Which Way?", yearbook

  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Sept 1999 - Aug 2013
      Freelance Writer

      Writing for The Royal Gazette, Bermuda Parent Magazine, Bermuda Media.

    • Bermuda Sun

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      Sub Editor

    • The Royal Gazette Limited

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
      Special Features Writer

    • Bermuda Zoological Society

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
      Media Coordinator

      Coordinate media and public relations for the Bermuda Zoological Society and the Bermuda Aquarium Musuem and Zoo.

    • Bermuda National Library

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
      Intern - Adult Services

      Worked closely with the Adult Services Librarian and Assistant Librarian.Provided support services to the circulation desk staff.Assisted in various special projects related to collection management.

    • Bermuda Ministry of Education

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
      Substitute Teacher

      Long-term English Language Arts Substitute (Maternity Cover) at Sandys Secondary Middle SchoolGeneral Substitute Teacher, Bermuda Ministry of Education

    • Whitney Institute

      Aug 2017 - now
      Teacher-Librarian

      School Librarian in a busy middle school library (ages 11-14). Manage Student Library Assistant programme and offer a wide range of interactive and engaging activities for students based. Teach English for all year levels, including providing enrichment for advanced students taking the IGCSE in English early.Provide support to the Principal in regard to English Department management, Educational Technology and Standards Based Grading. Provide professional development programming in educational technology for staff. Show less

    • Whitney Insttiute Middle School

      Sept 2017 - now
      Team Leader, Encore/Electives

    • Google

      Jul 2020 - now
      Certified Google Trainer

    • The Whitney Institute Middle School

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
      Team Leader (English), Teacher Librarian

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Bermuda Autism Support & Education on Nov 2017
      Bermuda Autism Support & EducationAssociated with Sara Westhead

    • Various

      Issued by Port Royal Primary PTA on Sept 2007
      Port Royal Primary PTAAssociated with Sara Westhead

    • Various

      Issued by Evangelical Church of Bermuda on Jan 1988
      Evangelical Church of BermudaAssociated with Sara Westhead

    • Public Relations

      Issued by Gina Spence Productions in Christ on Jan 2010
      Gina Spence Productions in ChristAssociated with Sara Westhead