A highly motivated and experienced classroom teacher and senior leader with over 11 years of primary education experience. Proficient in creating innovative lesson plans, implementing best teaching practices, and cultivating an interactive, student-centered learning environment. Adept at supporting colleagues, leading workshops, and effectively managing teams to drive educational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Year 4 Class Teacher
Cambridgeshire County Council
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire
09.2024 - 02.2025
Teaching, planning and preparing lessons in year 4
Coordinating with special education professionals to develop individualised education plans.
Developing engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
Collaborating closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
Planning inclusive lessons around EAL, SEN and NTE children whilst challenging and stimulating the gifted and talented
Supporting the other less experienced teachers in my year group through rigorous planning and feedback monitoring, year group meetings, team teaching and modelling
Relaying feedback to senior management team
Participating actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
Reason for leaving: Wanting to move abroad and provide my family a better quality of life
Director
Prime Tutoring Coulsdon
Remote
09.2020 - 02.2025
Tutoring children at primary level up to 11 plus
Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the market.
Introduced new marketing campaigns, boosted brand image.
Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
Utilised innovative teaching tools for effective remote tutoring sessions.
Reason for leaving: I continue to run my business alongside teaching in the classroom
Led parent-teacher meetings, fostering open dialogue regarding student progress and concerns.
Monitored, evaluated and improved quality of teaching in reading through identifying the gaps between white boys and black African boys, offering interventions, targeted homework and workshops for parents
Worked closely with Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to build and implement effective Reading and Writing policies, leading to increased engagement and rapid progress across years 5 and 6
Identified individual learning styles to tailor mentorship approaches accordingly.
Reason for leaving: Wanting to work part time after the birth of my daughter
Year 5 Head of Year and Reading Lead, Member of SLT
Harris Academy Carshalton
Carshalton
01.2018 - 12.2019
Teaching, planning and preparing lessons in year 5
Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Provided extra support for struggling students during after-school tutoring sessions.
Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan lessons and support less experienced colleagues where required
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
Identified areas of improvement through rigorous assessment procedures resulting in raised attainment levels in reading
Reason for leaving: Relocated
Year 5 Teacher and Assistant Phase Leader
Lonesome Primary School
Mitcham, Surrey
09.2013 - 12.2017
Teaching, planning and preparing lessons in year 5
Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the curriculum was taught efficiently and provide thorough and engaging lessons
Planning inclusive lessons around EAL and SEN children whilst challenging and stimulating the gifted and talented
Monitoring books, classrooms and teachers planning in the upper KS2 phase
Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
Relaying feedback to the phase leader and senior management team
Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.