Alice Dickson
Darlington,County Durham
Summary
I am an enthusiastic individual driven to continue to learn and grow professionally to be the most effective teacher. I am able to understand and implement new teaching strategies into the classroom, due to my recent studies in university and application throughout placements.
I excel at working with different learning styles from experience and hold the ability to adapt accordingly.
I am caring and supportive holistically and academically for all pupils. I aspire to create engaging and creative lessons to provide pupils an excellent education.
I am a reflective teacher and constantly review what could be improved and what has worked well in my teaching. I always take on feedback positively as i become a professional as i believe it is a vital aspect.
I have studied an aspect of becoming a subject leader for English, this is an aspiration of mine, additionally for Religious studies and Art.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Waitress assistant
Miss Joanne Chambers
Darlington, County Durham
2021.07 - Current
Throughout my time working as a waitress, I have gained many experiences relevant to my development as becoming a professional.
I have gained skills working with the public and have experience with customer feedback and resolving complaints. I ensure all customers are happy with their visit and check in with customers meals. I have also gained relevant knowledge and skills with hygiene standards and dietary requirements.
Nursery assistant
Kids Planet Nurseries
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.05 - 2023.09
Following a placement during my university degree, I obtained a job as a nursery assistant. This job allowed me to gain significant Early Years experience. I was involved in the teaching of phonics, direct learning activities and the holistic development across all ages in nursery. I applied positive reinforcement daily, role-modelled desired behaviours and developed positive, trusting relationships with the children and staff. I also gained experience of communication with parents, I relayed to parents what their child had achieved in the day, leading to daily conversations with parents.
Education
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Combined Science, Geography, Child care, Health & Social care
Carmel College
Darlington 2019.05 - 2019.07
A-Levels - English Language, Child care, Health & Social care
Carmel College
Darlington 2019.09 - 2021.07
Undergraduate Degree - Primary Education (5-11) with recommended QTS
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2021.09 -
Skills
- Problem solving
- Effective multi-tasker
- Efficient lesson planning
- Good behaviour management strategies
- Inclusive, nurturing and stimulating
- Classroom engagement techniques
- Apply adaptive teaching
- Enthusiastic
- Reflective practice
- Role-model effectively in school
- Effective communication with parents/carers
Certification
Duke of Edinburgh
I have completed the bronze DofE which demonstrates my ability to problem-solve, communicate with others, work in a team and be resilient.
Additional Information
Regarding my personal hobbies and interests, I do horse riding. This hobby has been lifelong and has contributed to my identity. It has provided me with many life skills such as: confidence, responsibility, patience, social skills and holds benefits towards my physical and emotional well-being.
I also enjoy arts and crafts in my free time, being creative and expressive through art.
Timeline
Nursery assistant
Kids Planet Nurseries
2022.05 - 2023.09
Undergraduate Degree - Primary Education (5-11) with recommended QTS
Leeds Beckett University
2021.09 -
Waitress assistant
Miss Joanne Chambers
2021.07 - Current
A-Levels - English Language, Child care, Health & Social care
Carmel College
2019.09 - 2021.07
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Combined Science, Geography, Child care, Health & Social care
Carmel College
2019.05 - 2019.07