Amber Middleton
Chiseldon, Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Compassionate, creative and energetic Teacher with a passion for creating safe and inclusive spaces for young people to thrive in.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher KS3 Drama and KS4 Health and Social care
Faringdon Community College
Faringdon, Oxfordshire
09.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in all classrooms and studio.
- Developed knowledge and skills to use ICT effectively for home learning, as well as in the classroom.
- Developed schemes of work and lesson plans that met varying needs of individual students for use across the dept.
- Innovated interesting ways to build knowledge and interest in different subjects.
- Fostered strong relationships with students through tutoring and academic coaching.
- Held parent/student-teacher meetings to feedback accurate and up-to-date pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension by leading the development and application of a reading tool, Accelerated Reader, and implementing the use of data produced and collected for progress.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all, including using specialist forms of communication such as hearing loops.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Led after-school drama clubs and school productions, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Coordinated school trips to broaden the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding of the world around them.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Set up, and led, group to support LGBTQ+ students and give them a voice in the school, whilst advocating for them and signposting to further support where needed.
Cover supervisor secondary school
Wallingford Secondary School
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Cooperated with teaching staff in implementing educational initiatives consistently across classrooms.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of school policies and procedures, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Delivered lessons using interactive teaching methods; made learning engaging for pupils.
- Encouraged positive conduct among students by modelling expected behaviour.
Owner of Ambers ABC's childminding service
self employed
Benson, Oxfordshire
05.2011 - 03.2016
- Worked under OFSTED guidelines and requirements to run a successful childminding business that was awarded GOOD by OFSTED on both inspections.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding the child's day-to-day activities and behaviours.
- Provided emotional support during periods of distress or discomfort.
- Prepared nutritious meals to encourage healthy eating habits.
- Created a stimulating environment that encouraged learning and exploration.
- Accompanied children on outings to ensure their safety.
- Developed creative activities for enhanced mental stimulation.
Health care assistant
Everycare
Reading, Berkshire
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Worked within an adolescent mental health unit to provide support and care for in-patients and day patients who had varying needs.
- Organised and carried out meal prep and cooking with young people suffering with eating disorders.
- Supported with everyday tasks, such as shopping trips, to assist young people before discharge.
- Planned and delivered therapeutic activities, such as gardening, arts and crafts and quiz evenings to promote positive behaviour change.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
Retail Deputy Manager
Soletrader
Reading, Berkshire
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Boosted team morale by implementing staff appreciation initiatives.
- Assisted in recruitment process, ensuring competent team members were hired.
- Handled employee scheduling ensuring adequate staffing during peak shopping hours.
- Trained new employees, ensuring individuals quickly adapted to job requirements.
- Conducted staff appraisals and promoted ongoing professional development.
Education
Level 5 diploma in education and training - Teaching
Ctc Training
Online 06.2024 -
CACHE level 3 - Health and Social Care
Online Learning College
Online 06.2022 - 06.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Paediatric nursing
London South Bank University
London 09.2003 - 07.2004
Skills
- Educational, Health and Social care experience across EYFS-KS4
- Activities planning- Organisation skills
- Care plan development
- Communication skills
- Team Leadership
- Creativity
- Behaviour management training
- Therapeutic engagement techniques
- Child-Centred approach throughout career
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Mental health awareness
- Support of daily living activities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder supporter
Affiliations
- Pottery and painting, Travel, Animal care, Netball, ASD and Dyslexia awareness
Accomplishments
This last year, I have been recognised at my workplace for being an inclusive teacher. I was asked to join a group of teachers collected together to develop a 'Traffic Light' approach to behaviour management and have had the opportunity to build our strategies to support children as they move through our trust and share these strategies with colleagues.
I have also been given the role of Performing Arts House representative, in which I collaborate with colleagues to provide opportunities for extra curricular activities and competitions.
Currently developing a comprehensive programme of LGBTQ+ resources to run alongside our PSHE programme, of which I have already created a wide variety of inclusive resources and teaching tools for the wider school to use with students.
Certification
Safeguarding training certificate.
Prevent and FGM training certificate.
First aid training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 5 diploma in education and training - Teaching
Ctc Training
06.2024 -
CACHE level 3 - Health and Social Care
Online Learning College
06.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher KS3 Drama and KS4 Health and Social care
Faringdon Community College
09.2018 - Current
Cover supervisor secondary school
Wallingford Secondary School
03.2016 - 07.2018
Owner of Ambers ABC's childminding service
self employed
05.2011 - 03.2016
Health care assistant
Everycare
01.2007 - 11.2009
Retail Deputy Manager
Soletrader
01.2006 - 07.2007
Diploma of Higher Education - Paediatric nursing
London South Bank University
09.2003 - 07.2004
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