Abigail Parsons
Birmingham,WEST MIDLANDS
Summary
Experienced professional with 16 years in special needs education, including roles as Assistant Head Teacher and team leader. Expertise in Autism practice and sensory complex needs, with a focus on developing sensory curricula and leading Computing, PSHE, and PE. Delivered staff training on Attention Autism and PECS while mentoring new staff and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance school development and support for young people.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply teacher
Teach team
Birmingham, West Midlands
2025.09 - Current
- Achieved effective classroom management with strong disciplinary skills.
- Fostered positive student-teacher relationships to encourage student participation.
- Implemented creative lesson plans to boost student engagement.
- Adapted teaching methods for students' individual learning needs.
- Provided clear instructions to students, facilitating better understanding of topics.
- Ensured a consistent learning environment by adhering to school's curriculum and behavioural guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades, aiding in efficient administration tasks.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues for curriculum planning and execution.
- Covered other teachers' classes during their absences, ensuring continuity in education delivery.
- Participated in professional development programmes for self-improvement and skill enhancement.
- Reported on student progress regularly to parents and senior staff members.
- Responded promptly to queries from parents or guardians about a child's progress.
- Integrated technology into lessons, contributing to modernised instruction methods.
- Delivered lesson content clearly, enhancing students' comprehension of subjects.
- Managed a tidy classroom environment, promoting a focused learning atmosphere.
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Upheld school mission and values with positive behaviour modelling.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Monitored class engagement and worked to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere for all students.
- Built rapport with students to provide top-quality instruction.
- Used school-approved disciplinary methods to redirect disruptive behaviour.
- Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
- Communicated regularly with support staff to ensure effective classroom management. for classroom management and supplemental instruction.
- Helped resolve challenges and disagreements, displaying healthy conflict resolution.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Signposted opportunities for further learning and development.
- Navigated challenging behaviour from students calmly and effectively.
- Prepared teaching materials ahead of time for smooth-running lessons.
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents alike.
- Carried out duties outside of classroom such as playground supervision or assembly organisation.
- Supervised students during break periods and meals to address safety or behavioural issues.
- Liaised with faculty and administrators to gain insight or to disclose class information.
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
- Recorded student attendance daily to maintain accurate records. and maintained records in line with teacher-established processes.
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Signposted opportunities for further learning and development.
Class Teacher
The Old Park School
Dudley, west midlands
2023.06 - 2025.07
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
- Implemented strategies to promote inclusion within the classroom. within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Realised improvement in behaviour management by implementing consistent rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student academic progress and attendance to track development and facilitate timely interventions.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on pupil performance to inform end-of-term discussions and support targeted improvements.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Offered emotional support for students dealing with personal challenges or difficulties.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Assistant headteacher
The Old Park School
Dudley, West Midlands
2024.04 - 2025.01
- Collaborated closely with headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Advocated for continuous professional development for staff members resulting in improved teaching quality.
- Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods, resulting in increased participation and interest in learning.
- Implemented new learning strategies, promoting academic improvement across all year groups.
- Invigorated curriculum design to better meet national education standards.
- Established comprehensive safeguarding policies to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
- Supported SEN pupils throughout their learning journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with parents, facilitating effective communication and support for student success.
- Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
- Liaised effectively with local community organisations, strengthening school-community ties.
- Fostered inclusive atmosphere by promoting diversity and respect among students and staff. by fostering a culture of diversity and respect.
- Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations during inspections securing satisfactory ratings consistently.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
- Conducted hiring and mentoring processes for new staff, strengthening team effectiveness and ensuring high-quality education delivery. well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build a successful education team.
- Stayed current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Class teacher
Tettenhall Wood School
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2017.09 - 2023.06
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
- Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
- Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities and participation for all learners.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Improved behaviour management by implementing consistent rules and consequences, fostering a more conducive learning environment.
- Guided students through successful completion of class assignments and projects.
- Maximised individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate diverse academic levels, enhancing overall student achievement.
- Delivered instruction in multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and attendance.
- Prepared detailed reports on each pupil's performance at the end of term meetings.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Promoted commitment to the school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
- Offered emotional support for students dealing with personal challenges or difficulties.
- Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
- Organised and prepared lesson materials for classroom activities, ensuring accessibility for all students, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
Class teacher
Mary Elliot special school
Walsall, West Midlands
2012.09 - 2017.07
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Maintained detailed records of students' academic progress and attendance to track individual growth.
- Achieved exceptional student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
- Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Realised improvement in behaviour management by implementing consistent rules and consequences.
- Provided emotional support to students facing personal challenges, fostering resilience and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
- Advocated for and implemented school's safeguarding processes to prioritise student safety and well-being.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Introduced technology-based teaching tools to enhance the learning experience.
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
- Advocated for and implemented school's safeguarding processes to prioritise student safety and well-being.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching
Birmingham advisory services
Birmingham 2009.07 - 2010.07
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2005.09 - 2008.07
A-Levels - Physical Education, Media studies, Biology, Psychology
Kings Norton 6th form
Birmingham 2003.09 - 2005.07
GCSEs - English, maths, science, history, RE, ICT, PE, German, Design and technology
Kings Norton Girls School
Birmingham 1998.09 - 2003.07
Skills
- 16 years SEN experience
- Experience of being Assistant Head Teacher
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Experience in diverse SEN settings
- I have led on many subject areas, from Computing and Online Safety, PSHE, Physical development and PE I have also helped to write and develop a whole new sensory curriculum for post 16 and KS2 and 3
- I am trained in level 2 Attention Autism, PECS, TEACCH, Motional, SCERTS and have just become the schools MOVE coordinator I have recently become part of the PBS team at school and have helped classes within the lower phase with different pupils' behaviours to enable pupils to engage with their schoolwork and remain calm and regulated throughout the day I keep up to date on new trends within education especially SEN
- Staff mentoring
- Training facilitation
- I also have experience in working to support the school development plan, writing action plans for subjects and working towards achieving these In previous job role I had a school development action to complete, which was to achieve the 360 safe award for the whole school for online safety I successfully completed the award, hosting the assessor and achieving the award for the school
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration I have acted on outcomes and actions from these meetings and have made suggestions and recommendations during these I am confident during meetings and can effectively communicate to a range of professionals and people including parents and carers which are the most important I am confident in setting SMART targets for young people long and short term and completing EHCP and annual review paperwork
- Support staff management I enjoy seeing the potential in everyone and supporting and developing their skill set and confidence so they can be the best they can for themselves and the pupils I am also confident in holding meetings and speaking to staff when things need to be addressed and changed, and I am more confident in challenging staff when I feel this needs to happen and giving constructive feedback to staff and teams
- Team leadership I am extremely passionate about SEN and young people getting the support they need so they can access a suitable education where they will thrive and develop with the correct support
- Safeguarding protocols
- SEN expertise
- Behaviour management training
Certification
- Team Teach
- Attention Autism
- TEACCH
- PECS
- Intensive interaction
- safeguarding
- MOVE
- Safer moving and handling.
Timeline
Supply teacher
Teach team
2025.09 - Current
Assistant headteacher
The Old Park School
2024.04 - 2025.01
Class Teacher
The Old Park School
2023.06 - 2025.07
Class teacher
Tettenhall Wood School
2017.09 - 2023.06
Class teacher
Mary Elliot special school
2012.09 - 2017.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching
Birmingham advisory services
2009.07 - 2010.07
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Leeds Beckett University
2005.09 - 2008.07
A-Levels - Physical Education, Media studies, Biology, Psychology
Kings Norton 6th form
2003.09 - 2005.07
GCSEs - English, maths, science, history, RE, ICT, PE, German, Design and technology
Kings Norton Girls School
1998.09 - 2003.07