Alice Martin
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with expertise in play-based learning and child-centred teaching. Skilled in implementing outdoor education and age-appropriate lesson planning, with a strong foundation in Early Years Foundation Stage knowledge. Proven ability to build parent partnerships and report on childhood development, fostering positive reinforcement and patience with learners. Committed to enhancing educational experiences through innovative teaching methods and aiming to further develop skills in creating engaging learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Elmstead Primary School
Colchester , Essex
09.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and promote interest in learning.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Coordinated staff meetings to discuss curriculum updates, share best practices, and foster a collaborative environment.
- Organised after-school activities, promoting holistic child development.
- Incorporated outdoor play into curriculum, enhancing physical development.
- Enhanced creativity in children with the use of hands-on activities.
- Promoted learning through play to encourage individualistic approach to children's bespoke educational needs.
Primary School Teacher
AllSaints' C of E Primary School
Harwich, Essex
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted holistic development in early years.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that enhanced children's cognitive abilities.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts projects, stimulating their creativity levels.
- Nurtured students' curiosity for learning through hands-on exploration and interactive games.
- Enhanced children's motor skills with engaging physical activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication about child's progress.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
Education
Postgraduate Qualification - Teacher Training
Tendring Hundred Primary SCITT
Harwich, Essex 09.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Leadership
University of Bedfordshire
Luton 09.2013 - 07.2016
Skills
- Teaching through play methods
- Child-Centred teaching
- Outdoor education implementation
- Play-Based learning facilitation
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Childhood development reporting
- Parent partnership building
- Patience with learners
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson and activity planning
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Watching tennis
- Reading
- Being outdoors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Elmstead Primary School
09.2021 - Current
Primary School Teacher
AllSaints' C of E Primary School
09.2017 - 07.2021
Postgraduate Qualification - Teacher Training
Tendring Hundred Primary SCITT
09.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Leadership
University of Bedfordshire
09.2013 - 07.2016
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