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Dora Palszabo

London

Summary

Polite and professional person with strong communication and multitasking skills. Dedicated and reliable Teaching Assistant with background in assisting teaching staff with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring. Demonstrates compassionate, considered individual tutoring, specialising in special educational needs students. Prompt in handling communications and developing resolutions for diverse concerns. Thorough and detail-oriented in following procedures. Enthusiastic and learning-oriented teaching professional devoted to helping students and supporting teachers. Talents include classroom management, activity planning and audio-visual support. Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Experienced in performing class administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

SEN Teaching Assistant

Harris Academy Morden
Morden
04.2024 - Current
  • Designed individualised lesson plans for improved academic performance.
  • Tailored teaching style to suit diverse learning needs, achieving increased engagement.
  • Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Liaised with parents regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
  • Encouraged independent learning through structured tasks, boosting self-reliance skills.
  • Assisted in the development of Individual Support Plans, enhancing student support.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
  • Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
  • Prioritised pupil safety during school trips; minimised risk of accidents.

1:1 teaching assistant

ARK Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.

SEN Teaching assistant

Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Created a purposeful learning environment, applying behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.
  • Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, ASD and EAL to achieve their full potential for independence.
  • Marked students work following directions from class teacher.
  • Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.
  • Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
  • Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop their skills.
  • Supported emotional and educational development of students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
  • I was teaching Phonics to different level small groups

Visual Merchandiser

H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
London
03.2016 - 08.2023

Au Pair

Awesome aupair
Ashtead, Surrey
08.2014 - 01.2016

Visual Merchandiser

H&M
Budapest
03.2011 - 08.2014

Sales Advisor

H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
Budapest
12.2010 - 03.2011

Education

Bachelor Degree graded Excellent - Expert in Communication, Electronic medium Specialization

Kodolanyi Janos University of Applied Siences
Budapest

Skills

  • Keen problem solver
  • Self-motivated
  • Team player
  • Office 365 usage
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Student engagement
  • Student development
  • Student safety
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Student supervision
  • In-class SEND support
  • Special needs education
  • Classroom support
  • Student assessments
  • SEN intervention strategies

Certification

  • Schools Good Autism Practice of the Schools AET Professional Development Programme
  • Fire Warden 23/24
  • KCSiE: Safeguarding children at Ark Schools 23/24
  • Positive Handling for Staff Working with Young People (secondary)
  • (UNIT 1) NEW INVIGILATORS: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS (2024/25)
  • (UNIT 4) SUPERVISING AND SUPPORTING ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS: INSTRUCTIONS FOR INVIGILATORS AND FACILITATORS (2024/25)

Timeline

SEN Teaching Assistant

Harris Academy Morden
04.2024 - Current

1:1 teaching assistant

ARK Oval Primary Academy
12.2023 - 02.2024

SEN Teaching assistant

Ark Oval Primary Academy
09.2023 - 02.2024

Visual Merchandiser

H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
03.2016 - 08.2023

Au Pair

Awesome aupair
08.2014 - 01.2016

Visual Merchandiser

H&M
03.2011 - 08.2014

Sales Advisor

H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
12.2010 - 03.2011

Bachelor Degree graded Excellent - Expert in Communication, Electronic medium Specialization

Kodolanyi Janos University of Applied Siences
Dora Palszabo