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Alexandra Smyth

Teacher/SENCo
Manchester

Summary

Innovative Math's bringing 7 -year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Mathematics Teacher/ SENCo

Arbour Academy
09.2019 - Current
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Improved students'' problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive and collaborative activities, contributing to improved student outcomes.
  • Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
  • Established a positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Class Teacher

Salford City Council
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and fostering a climate conducive to learning.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, providing students with a more comprehensive understanding of topics.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.

Admin Assistant

Linda Taylor Associates
06.2003 - 08.2017
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.

Education

Masters - Special Educational Needs (NASENCo)

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Post Graduate - Post Graduate Certificate of Education

University of Cumbria
Lancaster, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Education

Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Skills

Student Mentoring

Technology Integration

Progress Monitoring

Career advising

In-depth Subject Knowledge

Data-driven decision-making

Interests

Crossfit

Fashion

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher/ SENCo

Arbour Academy
09.2019 - Current

Class Teacher

Salford City Council
07.2017 - 08.2019

Admin Assistant

Linda Taylor Associates
06.2003 - 08.2017

Masters - Special Educational Needs (NASENCo)

Manchester Metropolitan University
04.2001 -

Post Graduate - Post Graduate Certificate of Education

University of Cumbria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Education

Lancaster University
04.2001 -

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