Amy Adams
Leighton Buzzard,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly organised professional with excellent communication and listening skills, adept at fostering cooperative learning and supporting others. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities and a talent for thinking outside the box, even under pressure. Proficient in Microsoft Word and a PowerPoint expert, known for meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanour. A dedicated team player committed to hard work and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Y2 Class Teacher Greenleas School
Central Bedfordshire Council
Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
05.2024 - Current
- Y2 Class teacher
- Responsible for supporting early years career teacher.
- Part of parent and school committee that organised and oversaw the new learning and support play scheme come to life.
- Work closely with a team to organise school events.
- Responsible for school newspaper.
- Work collaboratively to support children with Christmas productions.
- Close links with community partnerships.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Offered emotional support for students dealing with personal challenges or difficulties.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Introduced technology-based teaching tools to enhance the learning experience.
Baby Classes
Happy Baby Wellness
Leighton Buzzard
09.2021 - 09.2025
- - I am fully qualified in baby massage and baby yoga.
- - I run my own business and teach new parents valuable bonding skills during the newborn period up to the first year.
- - I work alongside other practitioners in the local community and have a good rapport with them often collaborating and organising a range of events including but not limited to; Halloween, Christmas, Easter, fundraising events for local charities and themed sessions.
Transcription and Proof-Reader
Leighton Buzzard
09.2018 - 09.2025
- - I regularly proof-read work for schools, colleagues and friends undertaking degrees.
- - I have also transcribed essays from dictation.
- - I have excellent grammar skills and can type up to 100 words per minute.
Tutor
All Star Tuition
Leighton Buzzard
08.2018 - 09.2025
- - I own and run a tuition company providing individualised lessons to children at primary level and into secondary school.
- - Each lesson is planned from scratch to both support and challenge pupils.
- - I work closely with members of my team arranging work for them and supporting them as and when required.
- - I have a good relationship with parents and often receive referrals for new clients from them.
Primary Teacher - Maths & Art Leader
Sundon Lower School
Luton
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed Year 3 and 4 classes, overseeing all teaching and learning aspects.
- Planned engaging lessons tailored to diverse student abilities.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships to understand student needs better.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor pupil progress against educational goals.
- Implemented differentiated strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Provided dedicated support for SEN students, enhancing academic experiences.
- Coordinated with staff effectively, delegating responsibilities as necessary.
- Restructured school action plans as Head of Maths and Art to ensure curriculum breadth.
Primary Teacher- Geography & History Leader
Prae Wood Primary School
St Albans
09.2014 - 03.2021
- - Class teacher for Year 3.
- - Class teacher for Year 4.
- - Worked alongside a range of staff to deliver all aspects of the primary curriculum to meet all children's needs.
- - Attended and led meetings to support with the development of the new curriculum across the school.
- - Planned and developed both the geography and history curriculum across the school.
- - Involved with wider school life including school productions, trips, visits, meetings, parents evening and weekend events.
Education
Level 2 Diploma - Counselling skills
Bridgewater and Taunton College
01.2019 - 09.2019
Masters - Education
University of Worcester
09.2011 -
BA Hons - Primary Education
University of Worcester
09.2007 - 07.2010
GCSE and A Level -
Townsend C of E School
09.2000 - 07.2007
Recent Courses -
Educare
03.2020 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental Heath
Bridgewater Taunton College
Bridgewater 09.2023 - 04.2024
NPQSL - Education
Best Practice
Bedfordshire 09.2023 - 04.2025
Skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Highly organised
- Can plan and think of lessons or tasks without notice
- Ability to think outside the box
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to support others
- Helpful
- Hard-working
- Friendly
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint Expert
- Fostering cooperative learning
Languages
French
German
Custom
Available on request.
Affiliations
- Baking. Reading. Swimming. Yoga. Dancing. Charity events. Family time.
Timeline
Y2 Class Teacher Greenleas School
Central Bedfordshire Council
05.2024 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental Heath
Bridgewater Taunton College
09.2023 - 04.2024
NPQSL - Education
Best Practice
09.2023 - 04.2025
Baby Classes
Happy Baby Wellness
09.2021 - 09.2025
Primary Teacher - Maths & Art Leader
Sundon Lower School
04.2021 - 04.2024
Recent Courses -
Educare
03.2020 -
Level 2 Diploma - Counselling skills
Bridgewater and Taunton College
01.2019 - 09.2019
Transcription and Proof-Reader
09.2018 - 09.2025
Tutor
All Star Tuition
08.2018 - 09.2025
Primary Teacher- Geography & History Leader
Prae Wood Primary School
09.2014 - 03.2021
Masters - Education
University of Worcester
09.2011 -
BA Hons - Primary Education
University of Worcester
09.2007 - 07.2010
GCSE and A Level -
Townsend C of E School
09.2000 - 07.2007