C u r r i c u l u m

M a r g a r e t

V i t a e

M c K e l l a r

D.O.B: 27.10.1975 Address: 35 Dang Thai Mai, Hanoi Vietnam Mobile: 00 84 125 884 0392 Email: mckellar.margaret@gmail.com

- Dynamic, self-motivated individual. Exceptional

communicator with diverse teaching and
curriculum experience -

Work Experience
August 2014- Present

Colegio Nuevo Granada International School

Bogota, Colombia
HS Teacher Technology
Teach Technology curriculum which includes networking, coding,
computer systems, number systems and multimedia.
Coach and prepare students for the Model United Nations Program.
Sponsor for Geek Squad student committee, helping students extend
their technical skills.
Advisor for Grade 9 students.

July 2011 June 2014

United Nations International School

Hanoi, Vietnam
MS/HS Teacher / Grade 9 Level Coordinator
Currently teaching Information Technology (Robotics and Coding) in
HS and Design Technology in MS. Previous years taught DP
Computer Science and provided Tech Integration assistance for
teaching staff.
Use high level of technology integration in lessons (including but not
limited to digital walls, podcasts, web authoring, QR codes, mobile
apps).
Use Google apps, Microsoft and Adobe applications extensively to
allow students to solve solutions through technology.
Member on Tech Leadership Council, advising on use of one to one
technology in school.
Lead Grade 9 time, providing guidance and pastoral care to students.
HS Student Council Advisor for 3 years.
Extensive work in the community through UNIS community and
service program helping with Habitat for Humanities and Operation
Smile.

January 2010 June 2011

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGreater Glasgow Articulation Project

Glasgow, UK
Articulation Project Worker (secondment 1 day per week)
Improve completion and final destination performance on existing
linked programmes in the area of Creative Industries.
Enhance the quality of the articulation, improve completion, overall
employability, independent student learning and linkages between FE

and HE institutions.
Liaise with industry and organise employment seminars for students.

.September 2007 June 2011

City of Glasgow College

Glasgow, UK
Curriculum Leader
Taught to BSc Level within the Computing and Multimedia discipline.
Managed framework for NC Computing.
Monitor and moderate assessment strategies and standards.
Managed retention and achievement of NC cohorts.
Liaised with qualification providers and external agencies.

November 2006 March 2011

Scottish Qualifications Authority

Glasgow, UK
Qualifications Development Specialist (Short term contracts)

March 2001 June 2006

James Watt College of Further and Higher Education

Greenock, UK
Lecturer

January 2000 December 2000

Education

Member of Qualification Development Team (QDT) developing new

qualifications in Computing across SCQF levels 5, 6, 7 &8.
Developed unit specifications and assessments materials to support
new qualifications.
Panel member for validation of national qualifications.
Lead a qualifications team in developing a National Certificate in
Technical Support.

Taught from HNC level to BSc.

Subjects taught included Multimedia, Graphic Design, CAD,
Networking and Software Development.
Designed and developed curriculum resources and assessments.
Year tutor for guidance and personal development.
Designed and developed short courses for local secondary school
teachers.

SAID.net
Glasgow, UK
Web /Multimedia Developer
Back end developer using Java and VB
Front end development using Adobe suite.

August 2006 March 2007

University of Strathclyde
(ATQ) Additional Teaching Qualification in Secondary Education
Covered practices and theories used within secondary education with
professional skills, attitudes and competences to focus subject expertise on
teaching and learning in a modern secondary school.

August 2005 May 2006

University of Aberdeen
(TQFE) Teaching Qualification in Further Education
Covered management, practices and theories of further education coupled
with professional skills, attitudes and competences to concentrate curricular
expertise on educating in a further education institution.

Jan 2001 Jan 2002

University West of Scotland (formerly Paisley)

PgDip Information Technology with Software Development
Covered a varied spectrum of IT with specialisation in Software
Development honing technical skills and expertise to enable the design,
development and management of information systems

August 1996 May 1999

Software Development
Object Orientated Software
Development
Research Methods
Professional, Legal and
Ethical Issues in IT

Google Education Summit

Teaching ESL in Mainstream Classroom
MYP Technology Category 1

Interests

Systems Design and Analysis

Object Orientated Analysis and
Design
Database Management
Systems
Networking Principles and
Strategies

University West of Scotland (formerly Paisley)

BSc Media Technology
Covered both the theoretical and practical aspects of Multimedia and web
technologies. A breakdown of main subjects is:
Project Management
Relational Database Systems
Internet Scripting
Web Server Management
Multimedia Development
Web Technology & Network
Security
Programming
Client & Server side Scripting
Networking
Interactive Web
Development

Additional Qualifications

CIW Associate
CIW Professional
Master CIW Designer

13th September 2013

15th June 2012
15th October 2011

I am a qualified scuba diver and a terrible golfer. I enjoy most sporting activities including watching live sports. I
am an active member of the Scotland Supporters club and try to go along and cheer my country on whenever I have
the opportunity. I am a keen photographer and avid reader.