I am a resourceful and dependable educator with experience in providing quality care to children between the ages of 5-16. With a background in both education and psychology, I am skilled at creating and implementing age-appropriate activities which encourage physical, emotional and social development. I enjoy developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Teacher
Work With Schools York
09.2024 - 05.2025
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Au Pair
Private Employer
03.2023 - 09.2023
Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Outwood Academy Easingwold
01.2022 - 03.2023
Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students with additional needs to enable positive learning outcomes to be reached within a mainstream environment.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Established professional relationships with parents, other teachers and external agencies to increase rapport and support.
Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution to ensure all children were effectively safeguarded.
Education
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) - Primary Education
Durham University
Durham, UK
07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Newcastle University
Newcastle, UK
07-2019
Skills
Relationship building and management
Adaptable
Creative problem solver
Differentiated instruction
Strong verbal and written communication
Timeline
Relief Teacher
Work With Schools York
09.2024 - 05.2025
Au Pair
Private Employer
03.2023 - 09.2023
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Outwood Academy Easingwold
01.2022 - 03.2023
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) - Primary Education
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