Dion Tomlinson

Marketing, Communications, Projects and Events

The White Rose Academies Trust is a prominent educational institution dedicated to providing a nurturing learning environment and fostering excellence in education. The Trust currently consists of four academies in total.

Key Responsibilities

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Supporting the Trust Projects Lead throughout all tender processes for procurement of materials such as exercise books, planners and other creative projects.
• Regularly monitor all trust social media feeds.
• Quality assure letters and documents.
• Assist in updating website content by working with designated academy colleagues responsible for website management.

I began working at this establishment when I was around 15 part time after school, and went on to work full time for a number of years. I then continued to work part time whilst also studying at university.

Key Responsibilities

• Implemented creative sensory exploration activities that encouraged cognitive growth and fine motor skill development among young learners.
• Observing children following the EYFS framework, ensuring they are making progress in their development.
• Having an excellent understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Uploading weekly observations on the Interactive Learning Diary to track the child's individual progress and development, and for parents to see this at home.
• Served as a positive role model for children by demonstrating respect, empathy, and active listening skills during interactions with them.
• Cultivated strong rapport with families as they arrived or departed from the nursery setting each day.
• Kept detailed records of individual children's progress, using data to inform planning and identify areas for further support.
• Improved parent-teacher communication by providing regular updates on child progress and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
• Evaluated children''s developmental progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
• Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
• Provided exceptional care for infants and toddlers, attending to their physical needs while fostering emotional wellbeing.
• Supported children''s social-emotional development through group activities, role-playing exercises, and one-on-one interactions.
• Organised engaging field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, enhancing young learners'' educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, developing and managing room staff to ensure the best outcomes and learning for the children.
• Leading the delivery of teaching and activities.
• Acting as a designated key worker to a group of children.
• Planning and observing teaching to assess each child's learning and development.
• Having a good working knowledge of the Early Years Statutory Framework.
• Working in close partnership with parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Note taking for students who required additional support in their studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented.
• Fast typing skills.
• Organisation of my work availability in accordance to my university schedule