Anneka Richards

• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
• Kept records of daily work and left notes for lead teacher.
• Liaised with support staff for classroom management and supplemental instruction.
• Maintained daily records of class attendance and liaised with caregivers to address issues.
• Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
• Whilst at this setting, when not teaching in Year 4, work was completed in high needs resource base to support child with transition from main stream school and small number of children with complex needs.

Taught mixed age classes (LKS2, UKS2 and whole KS2).

• Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
• Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
• Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
• Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
• Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
• Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Offered counsel to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
• Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
• Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
• Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
• Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.

• Devised homework to enhance student learning and confidence.
• Encouraged students to work together to achieve goals.
• Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
• Marked and provided constructive feedback on homework tasks and class projects.
• Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
• Identified students needing extra support and coordinated personalised, attentive teaching and available resources.
• Maintained daily records of class attendance and liaised with caregivers to address issues.
• Highlighted student achievements, building confidence and encouraging continued growth.
• Set expectations for behaviour and dealt with discipline cases as outlined in school policies.
• Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
• Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
• Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
• Identified SEN and gifted students to provide access to extra resources and services.

• Lead phonics, numeracy and handwriting lessons with children aged 4-6, supporting teachers in whole class lessons.
• 1-1 support for KS2 child with ASD.
• 1-1 support for KS2 child with learning and behavioural difficulties.
• 1-1 support for KS1 child with ASD.
• Demonstrated adaptability by taking on ad-hoc tasks.
• Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
• Nurtured student development by promoting inclusive, child-centred learning environments.
• Facilitated smooth running classroom activities through effective collaboration with teachers.
• Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
• Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
• Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
• Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
• Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.

• Assisting lunch service and playground supervision.
• Supported mealtimes for children with additional difficulties including ASD and food allergies.
• Estimated meal quantities accurately to reduce food waste.
• Promoted positive manners by enforcing lunchroom rules and promptly addressing negative student behaviour.
• Set up and cleaned dining areas to promote food safety.
• Promoted and supervised playground activities encouraging maximal student interaction.
• Monitored class engagement and worked to cultivate inclusive atmosphere for all students.

• 1:1 additional help for children that required extra support, assisting teachers and teaching assistants in leading lessons and creating child-specific learning resources.

• Learning to work efficiently and under pressure, communicating with customers and multi-tasking.

• Volunteer in Kenya through ‘Camps International’ helping to expand and improve school building and kitchen, repairing roads, replanting trees, helping women from a women’s camp to harvest crops, and completed a trek up Mount Kenya.

• Sole responsibility for 27 Newfoundland dogs, plus 4 border collies.
• Night-shift to watch new-born puppies
• Administering medication and specialised diets
• Caring for other animals on the farm
• Fed, watered and toileted animals
• Kept animal cages spotlessly clean to minimise infection risks.
• Caring for young children on premises including bathing, feeding, bed-time routine and play activities.