Stacy
Experienced Teacher and Animal Care Professional
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About
I am an experienced teacher and animal care professional with a strong background in animal management, farming, land-based studies, health and social care, and learner support. I enjoy combining practical, hands-on learning with clear and supportive teaching. Throughout my career, I have worked with learners of different ages and abilities, including those with additional learning needs, mobility needs, and behaviours that can challenge.
I take a calm, approachable, and down-to-earth approach, helping learners feel safe, included, and confident in their abilities. Alongside my teaching experience, I have practical knowledge of livestock management, animal welfare, medication, biosecurity, and the everyday running of a community farm. I am passionate about giving learners meaningful experiences that prepare them for further study, employment, and greater independence.
Experience
Teacher – Animal Management and Land-Based Studies at New Level Academy (2024-01 – Present)
- Plan and teach animal management programmes, giving learners practical opportunities to develop hands-on skills.
- Combine classroom learning with real working environments to show practical applications of theory.
- Support learners with additional needs and behaviours that may challenge, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Promote safe working practices, animal welfare, and responsible student behavior.
Animal Management Lecturer at Oaklands College, St Albans (2024-09 – 2024-12)
- Delivered Animal Management courses to learners working from Entry Level 3 through to Level 3.
- Planned and taught both classroom-based and practical sessions, assessing work with supportive feedback.
- Offered pastoral and academic support to struggling learners and promoted safe animal handling.
Health and Social Care Lecturer and Tutorial Tutor at London South East Colleges
- Plan and deliver Health and Social Care lessons using a mixture of classroom teaching, group activities, and practical workshops.
- Support learners through one-to-one tutorials and small-group sessions, monitoring attendance and progress.
- Provide pastoral support to learners experiencing personal, emotional, or educational difficulties.
- Adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs, mark coursework, and provide clear constructive feedback.
Livestock Manager at Wellgate Community Farm
- Managed daily livestock care including feeding, watering, mucking out, and health checks.
- Administered medication and treatments, maintaining biosecurity and hygiene standards.
- Cared for newborn animals, managed feed rations, and trained farm workers and volunteers.
Course Manager, Lecturer and Practical Instructor at Capel Manor College (2016-10 – 2023-10)
- Managed and taught foundation-level courses for learners with additional learning needs.
- Delivered subjects covering animal behaviour, psychology, nutrition, handling, grooming, hygiene, and welfare.
- Provided consistent pastoral support, monitored progress, and maintained a safe learning environment.
Learning Support Assistant at Kingston College (2015-09 – 2016-09)
Supported mobility needs, personal care, and classroom independence.
Learning Support Assistant at Carshalton College (2014-09 – 2015-09)
Supported SEN students, adapted learning materials, and aided independent living skills.
Carer for Adults and Children at Carewatch, Lewisham (2012-03 – 2019-08)
Provided compassionate home care, medication management, and daily support.
Education
Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training in Education & Training (2023-12)
Level 3 Livestock Manager Certificate in Livestock Management
Level 3 Award in Farm Animal Studies in Farm Animal Studies (2023-11)
Level 4 Zoology Studies CPD in Zoology Studies (2023-10)
Level 5 Animal Science in Animal Science
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4 in Teaching Assistant (2015-12)
Level 3 TA, Dyslexia Support & Behaviour in Teaching Assistant, Dyslexia Support & Behaviour (2014-10)
Level 3 Health and Social Care in Health and Social Care (2015-08)
Level 2 Health and Social Care in Health and Social Care (2014-07)