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Amy Wight

LONDON

Summary

Creative and passionate drama graduate motivated by the innate belief in the importance of supporting young people to thrive and utilise their skills, so to flourish confidently in the education system as well as in their own lives – personally and culturally. Friendly mentor with a proven ability to consistently communicate with people of various ages, nationalities and needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Part-time Tutor

Progress Learning
02.2023 - Current
  • Provided in-person maths, English and science tuition to KS3 and KS4 students, supported their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
  • Produced modules and adapted teaching resources for different learning styles and UASC students
  • Applied strong knowledge of UK national curriculum to enhance attainment levels.

Senior Outreach Learning Mentor

Barnet Education Learning Services
02.2020 - 01.2024
  • Provided bespoke sessions for looked after children (LAC) year 6 – 12, within their schools and/or placements, supporting them to engage with the curriculum and adjust to their new circumstances whilst ensuring their individual needs were met
  • Developed positive rapports with the networks around young people; met regularly with carers/guardians, designated teachers and social services to discuss progress
  • Attended PEPs and network meetings, contributed updates, observations and relayed the thoughts and concerns of each young individual, also supported applications for educational health care plans
  • Provided line management and support to outreach mentors fortnightly
  • Corresponded with networks surrounding young people, recorded sessions and significant events on the database, ensured safeguarding procedures enforced
  • Regularly met with management for strategic development, planning and reinforcement of Outreach Mentor program within the Virtual School
  • Received CPD/training and supervision from partner educational psychologists; strengthened knowledge and understanding of attachment needs, trauma-informed practice and regulatory strategies.

SEND Teacher Assistant

Whitefield Secondary School
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Conducted learning activities with small groups of children and on a one-to-one basis, differentiated the curriculum
  • Assisted classroom teachers to design and deliver a variety of educational programs including physical and creative activities, developed additional educational techniques to ensure SEN students remained engage and challenged
  • Communicated information about individual students to their class teachers so that learning plans and risk assessments could be updated
  • Utilised experience and approved techniques to redirect and manage challenging behaviour, supported dysregulated students to regulate themselves and better control challenging situations.

Education

BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre and Education -

Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
10.2014 - 12.2017

BTEC/SD3 Performing Arts (Acting) (Qcf) – Distinction -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 07.2014

GCE English Literature B ADV – C -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 07.2014

EXP/B Extended Project – C -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 07.2014

9 x GCSEs (Grades A - C) -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2007 - 07.2012

Skills

  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Communication skills
  • Creative strategies
  • Special needs support
  • Advocacy
  • Approachability

References

  • Julie Locke, Deputy Head, Barnet Virtual School, 07514 952292
  • Hassan Sufi, Lead Teacher/Manager, Progress Learning Centre, 07393973007
  • Shirley Potts, Deputy SENCO, Whitefield Secondary School, 020 8455 4114

Timeline

Part-time Tutor

Progress Learning
02.2023 - Current

Senior Outreach Learning Mentor

Barnet Education Learning Services
02.2020 - 01.2024

SEND Teacher Assistant

Whitefield Secondary School
09.2018 - 02.2020

BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre and Education -

Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
10.2014 - 12.2017

BTEC/SD3 Performing Arts (Acting) (Qcf) – Distinction -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 07.2014

GCE English Literature B ADV – C -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 07.2014

EXP/B Extended Project – C -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 07.2014

9 x GCSEs (Grades A - C) -

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School
09.2007 - 07.2012

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