Katherine Wilson
Mount Ommaney
Summary
Passionate primary school teacher known for inspiring learners and promoting autonomy. Expertise in differentiated instruction and collaboration with educational agencies drives continuous improvement in student outcomes. Proactive in identifying barriers to learning and implementing effective strategies to address individual needs through differentiated instruction and adaptive teaching methods. Experienced in developing individualised learning programmes to support student progress and achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Kenninghall Primary School
Norfolk, United Kingdom
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning.
- Inspired learners to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Used humour and creativity to engage learners in new topics in all learning areas.
- Planned and prepared continuous and enhanced provision to support learning in the younger years.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through regular feedback on their work and providing opportunities for self-assessment, leading to higher levels of motivation and engagement in the classroom.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Fostered a love of reading in students by creating an engaging classroom library with diverse literature selections and promoting independent reading time.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Utilized educational technologies to enrich classroom experiences and support remote learning initiatives.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance, behaviour, and academic goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged student engagement beyond the classroom setting.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a positive role model for both students and colleagues alike; demonstrated professionalism and dedication towards continuous improvement throughout my career.
- Set up sensory, fine motor and gross motor stations to enhance learning through play both in and out the classroom.
- Directed planning and execution of various events for children throughout the year. Oversaw preparation of risk assessments and documentation. Collaborated with school secretary to facilitate transportation logistics.
- Collaborated with school SENDCo to enhance support strategies for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Facilitated access to essential specialists and assessments for children with special needs to enhance support services.
- Regular updates on personalised learning plans and health care plans ensuring all needs are met.
Teaching Assistant
Kenninghall Primary School
Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and resources.
- Assisted in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Planned and set up small world areas and continuous provision areas.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers on academic performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student comprehension and engagement in Maths, Phonics
- Collaborated with educators to design creative lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Collaborated with specialist therapists by attending Speech and Language Sessions and consistently carrying out follow up interventions throughout the week to reinforce learning outcomes.
- Led Speech and Language and Working Memory interventions across the school.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Led daily Phonics lessons from Prep to Year 2.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts in all learning areas.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Supported a pre-verbal child with autism and high learning support needs through personalised interventions, structured routines, and collaborative work with teaching staff and therapists.
Kindergarten Prep Teacher
Village Kidz Pre-School
Salt Rock, South Africa
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and development.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to support diverse student needs. Helped a child with autism overcome classroom anxiety and participate more in classroom routines.
- Established a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and open-mindedness in the classroom.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encourages social interaction and collaboration.
- Collaborated with parents to monitor student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Promoted cultural awareness through exposure to different traditions, customs, and perspectives in the curriculum.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure understanding of key concepts.
- Implemented literacy-building strategies such as guided reading groups and phonics instruction to strengthen foundational reading skills among students.
- Strengthened fine motor skills among students through targeted art projects, writing exercises, and manipulative-based activities.
- Increased parent-teacher communication through regular newsletters and conferences, building strong relationships with families.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Berea Primary School
Durban, South Africa
01.2011 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address individual needs.
- Mentored trainee teachers in enhancing instructional strategies and classroom management practices. Conducted annual mentorship programs at Berea Primary to foster professional development. Cultivated an understanding of varied teaching methodologies to tailor support effectively.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal evaluations to tailor instruction.
- Coordinated field trips and extracurricular activities to enrich the educational experience.
- Collaborated with team members in developing cross-curricular units, enhancing the relevancy of content across subjects.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, research, and best practices in teaching.
- Designed assessments to measure student progress and adapted instruction based on individual needs.
- Increased parent involvement in school events and classroom activities, strengthening the home-school connection.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as after-school clubs or tutoring sessions to further support student learning. Taught hockey and swimming to the our school swimming squad. Attended hockey matches and swimming galas with the teams to offer support and encouragement.
- Planned and delivered weekly PE lessons ensuring curriculum goals were met while establishing a love for sport.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular newsletters, emails, and conferences regarding their child's progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments..
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Inspired learners to take ownership of their learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Led and oversaw Grade 3 curriculum planning through collaboration. Ensuring each member felt valued and important by delegating various aspects of the curriculum.
- Ensuring first class teaching was practiced in the Grade 3 classrooms and work produced was of a high standard.
- Oversaw end of term results across the grade and submitted data effectively.
- Assisted colleagues in behaviour management by providing knowledge gained from experience.
- Worked collaboratively alongside our HOD to support learning across the grade.
- Special interest in supporting children with barriers to learning. Continuously searching for ways enhance understanding.
- Assisted our remedial teacher by assessing children's mathematical age and providing interventions to bridge the gap.
Education
Diploma - Special Educational Needs And Disabilities
New Skills Academy
Online07.2023
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - French And Geography
University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa12.2009
Skills
- Inspire and motivate learning
- Growth mindset
- Whole-child development approach
- Literacy and numeracy development
- Teamwork and collaboration with all agencies
- Behaviour management
- Differentiated instruction
- Creating engaging learning experiences
- Multilingual (English, Afrikaans, French and Zulu)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Afrikaans
Professional Working
isiZulu
Limited Working
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Kenninghall Primary School
09.2024 - 03.2026
Teaching Assistant
Kenninghall Primary School
09.2023 - 09.2025
Kindergarten Prep Teacher
Village Kidz Pre-School
07.2021 - 04.2022
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Berea Primary School
01.2011 - 07.2018
Diploma - Special Educational Needs And Disabilities
New Skills Academy
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts - French And Geography
University of South Africa