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Steffi Keir

Steffi Keir

Graduate Teaching Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Early Years Adviser

  • Education

    • Strathclyde University

      1999 - 2004
      PhD German Language and Literature

      PhD in German Literature

    • Universität zu Köln / University of Cologne

      1991 - 1996
      M.A. English, Spanish, German

      M.A. in English linguistics and literature, Spanish and German linguistics and literature, Paedagogy

    • The Open University

      2014 - 2015
      Certificate in Promoting Public Health Public Health Distinction

  • Experience

    • Summerhill College

      Sept 1996 - Jun 1997
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Assistant Teacher for German at secondary level. Developed teaching resources for all Teaching Assistants in Ireland.Extra curricular activities (Amnesty International student group)

    • University of Strathclyde

      Sept 1997 - Jun 2002
      Teaching Fellow

      Teaching German Language and StudiesModule developmentCultural exchange programmesConference organisationBlended learning development and testingAssessment

    • Glasgow ESOL Forum

      Sept 2003 - Aug 2006
      Volunteer Tutor Project Co-ordinator

      Project ManagementVolunteer Management: Recruitment, Training, Support and SupervisionOrganisational and Project DevelopmentProject Design of Work Place ESOL ProjectFundraising, Budgetary Control, Donor Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

    • Save the Children UK

      Aug 2006 - now

      Trainer for Families and Schools Together (FAST) and Families Connect. Trains and supports teachers, community practitioners and others to delivery Families Connect, which works with families of children aged 3-6 to enhance the Home Learning Environment and reduce the income related attainment gap. Quality assurance, adaptation and innovation.

      • Chair SCUK Environmental Network

        Dec 2020 - now

      • Policy and Practice Impact Advisor

        Mar 2020 - now

      • Senior Early Years Adviser

        Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

      • Senior Evidence and Learning Advisor

        Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

      • Programmes Trainer

        Apr 2012 - Mar 2020

      • Programme Officer

        Apr 2009 - Mar 2012

      • Development Officer

        Aug 2006 - Mar 2009

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FAST Trainer

      FAST UK (Middlesex University)

    • Breastfeeding Peer Supp

      NCT Charity
      Apr 2015

    • Mental Health First Aider

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Jan 2023

    • NC Training and Development

      Cardonald College Glasgow

    • Meridian - Leadership

      Common Purpose

    • PDA Adult ESOL Literacies

      Glasgow Clyde College

    • Helpline Supporter

      The Breastfeeding Network (UK)
      Nov 2018

    • Trinity TESOL

      Langside College Glasgow (merged with Glasgow Clyde College in 2013)

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member Board of Trustees

      Issued by CASG (Creating a Sustainable Gryffe) on Oct 2022
      CASG (Creating a Sustainable Gryffe)Associated with Steffi Keir

    • Supporter on the National Breastfeeding Helpline

      Issued by The Breastfeeding Network (UK) on Dec 2018
      The Breastfeeding Network (UK)Associated with Steffi Keir

    • Breastfeeding Peer Supporter

      Issued by NCT Charity on Sept 2014
      NCT CharityAssociated with Steffi Keir

    • Board Member, Treasurer

      Issued by South Seeds on Apr 2012
      South SeedsAssociated with Steffi Keir