Andrea Pearce

• Assisted children with diverse educational needs, including ASD and ADHD, for over 15 years.
• Partnered with teachers across various departments to implement tailored support strategies.
• Promoted positive behaviour management techniques within classroom settings.
• Tutored students individually and in small or larger groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
• Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
• Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
• Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
• Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
• Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
• Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
• Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.

• Increased academic achievement by providing focused attention in areas of difficulty.
• Prioritised student improvement through continuous assessment of academic strengths and weaknesses.
• Fostered improved understanding by creating personalised study plans for students.
• Collaborated closely with parents to develop suitable learning goals for each student.
• Encouraged active participation from all learners, fostering a dynamic educational atmosphere.
• Managed scheduling and lesson planning, promoting consistency in learning.
• Simplified complex concepts into easily digestible information for student benefit.
• Prepared students for exams, resulting in increased performance levels.
• Developed customised homework assignments, enhancing comprehension of topics.

• Assisted child with ASD in achieving full-time education after starting on reduced timetable in September.
  Engaged with school staff to ensure appropriate support measures were in place.
• Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
• Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
• Supported student understanding through personal tutoring sessions after school hours when required.
• Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
• Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.

• Implemented PECS to support communication for two autistic boys, including one who was non-verbal.
• Delivered instruction on essential skills like recognising colours, numbers, and letters.
• Enhanced reading proficiency by teaching simple word recognition.
  Fostered independence by teaching swimming and computer skills.
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Assisted non-verbal child with ASD during year one and year two.

• Worked closely with teachers to make sure my student was able to access the lessons, Differentiated work for my student to meet his understanding and his needs.
• Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
• Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.

Engaged with two autistic children, implementing home education programme focused on developing social skills, reading, writing, and effective communication.

Delivered English learning sessions for children and adults across varied proficiency levels.
Supported beginners in developing foundational skills to boost confidence and fluency.
Assisted advanced students in refining language capabilities to help them to pass their English A levels.

Took summer off following surgery in spring 2003 to recuperate and reconnect with friends and family after three years apart.

Teaching two 4 years old children with ASD to speak, how to communicate, how to use PEGS. Teaching them to read and write and functional skills.