David T. Pitts
Manning,WA
Summary
Accomplished Special Educational Needs Coordinator at St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill, adept in collaborative leadership and inclusion strategies. Excelled in enhancing student engagement through curriculum adaptation and autism spectrum understanding, significantly improving academic performance. Proven expertise in fostering parent-teacher communication and staff development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
Kingston Upon Thames, London, United Kingdom
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed a caseload of special education students, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings.
- Guided teaching staff in implementing research-based teaching methods specifically designed for students with SEN, promoting increased engagement and comprehension across subjects.
- Facilitated meetings and maintained professional relationships with parents/carers of pupils with SEN
- Coordinated with outside agencies to acquire services for pupils with SEN.
- Managed support staff working with pupils with SEN
Primary School Teacher
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
Kingston Upon Thames, London, United Kingdom
09.2015 - 04.2024
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
Agency Supply (Relief) Teacher
Timeplan Education
South West London
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided ad hoc teaching relief in classrooms across the South West London area.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Curtin University
Perth, WACertificate II - Understanding Autism
The Skills Network
United Kingdom02.2023
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Inclusion Strategies
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Data-driven decision-making
- Curriculum adaptation
- Staff Development
Timeline
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
09.2022 - 04.2024
Primary School Teacher
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
09.2015 - 04.2024
Agency Supply (Relief) Teacher
Timeplan Education
05.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Curtin University
Certificate II - Understanding Autism
The Skills Network