Hannah Norris

• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Addressed misconceptions that occur within the subject, finding ways to teach difficult subjects.
• In my second year at this job, I became 2nd in department taking on responsibility for designing areas of the curriculum, with a particular focus on the PSHE curriculum. This role required:
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Designed lessons and resources for the department and diocese to use.
• Developed assessments and reporting methods.
• Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies within lessons and the pastoral programme.
• Worked as a form tutor, assisting students in their pastoral development, working closely with parents and the head of year.

Between the period of June 2016 to June 2021, I volunteered with several different Christian Youth Groups in Churches across Bristol in the UK. I did this during my theology degree and while training in my PGCE. This role helped me to develop many different skills such as:

• Working well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Led workshops on various topics such as leadership skills, healthy relationships and Christian discipleship, empowering youths to make informed decisions about their futures.
• Facilitated open communication between parents, staff, and administrators to ensure coordinated efforts in supporting the wellbeing of young people.
• Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
• Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences such as assisting in the of running residential trips, summer camps and a weekly youth programme.
• Demonstrated a dedication to safeguarding and the holistic development of young people.