Rachel Collins
Castlegar, Galway
Summary
Highly organised and dedicated primary school teacher with a PGCE in Primary Education. Passionate about working with young learners, I take pride in helping them develop their knowledge and confidence. I have seven years’ experience teaching across KS1 and KS2 in primary schools in the UAE and Australia, gaining extensive knowledge in diverse classroom settings. I have successfully supported SEN students by developing and implementing Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to their needs, and I have effectively addressed language barriers with EAL students through enhanced communication strategies. Witnessing students grow academically and emotionally is my greatest motivation, and I consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in all tasks given to me.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 3 Class Teacher
One School Global
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Teaching Maths, English, History, Geography, PE and Art in line with the Australian Curriculum.
- Motivate and stimulate students', encouraging learning through experience with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.
- Provide care and support to students', and a secure environment in which to learn.
- Observe, assess and record students' progress, and shared knowledge with both colleagues and parents as required.
- Organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment while maintaining discipline.
- Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
- Working with other Year 3 teachers to plan and coordinate work.
Year 1 and Year 4 Class Teacher
Emirates International School
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepare and maintain a curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans; teach agreed lessons and produce teaching resources, set homework, mark work, complete assessments, portfolios and student monitoring and tracking.
- Prepare and deliver a programme of work in line with the scheme of work and curriculum requirements; ensuring that work is differentiated so that it is accessible by all the students' in the class.
- Keep records of teaching and of individual students' progress and development.
- Prepare reports, attend parents' evenings and liaise with parents.
- Set high expectations for students' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
- Use teaching methods which sustain the momentum of students work and keep all students engaged.
- Liaise with the Inclusion Department in relation to supporting pupils with specific needs.
- Committed to ensuring that every student is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them.
Year 2 Class Teacher
Nibras International School
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students'.
- Plan and conduct lessons for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students' with opportunities to observe and question.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Establish and enforce rules for behaviour.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.
- Assign and correct class work and homework.
- Working closely with SEN students in class providing them with an IEP where needed.
English Teacher
Sharjah British International School
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students'.
- Plan and conduct lessons for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students' with opportunities to observe and question.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Establish and enforce rules for behaviour.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.
- Assign and correct class work and homework.
- Working closely with SEN students in class providing them with an IEP where needed.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate of Education -
University Of Sunderland
05.2020
Bachelor of Business -
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
01.2018
Skills
- Able to build good relationships with students to make them feel comfortable and confident in the classroom
- Collaborative
- Active learner who understands how new information affects my lesson plan and knows how to incorporate new information into existing plans
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Adaptable
- Organised - can develop goals, write lesson plans, gather supplies and implement plans in a fun and positive environment
Timeline
Year 3 Class Teacher
One School Global
08.2023 - 05.2025
Year 1 and Year 4 Class Teacher
Emirates International School
01.2022 - 07.2023
Year 2 Class Teacher
Nibras International School
02.2021 - 12.2021
English Teacher
Sharjah British International School
09.2018 - 11.2020
Postgraduate Certificate of Education -
University Of Sunderland
Bachelor of Business -
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
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