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Ashton Cohen

Rochford

Summary

Creative and adaptable teaching professional with 10 Years experience in planning and presenting lessons catering to varying needs and abilities. Organised, confident and friendly individual. Uses creative learning strategies to increase classroom engagement and enhance student understanding.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Risk Assessment and Trip lead

Holt Farm Junior School
Rochford , Essex
2024.09 - Current
  • Planned, booked and oversaw trips and educational visitors for whole school
  • Planned, lead and delivered Science and History days throughout School
  • Conducted and completed Risk Assesments for whole School (Evolve certified)

Year Group Leader

Holt Farm Junior School
Rochford, ESS
2022.09 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the Year Group ensuring alignment with Schools Vision and improvement plan
  • Mentored both teaching assistants and Trainee teachers using coaching approach
  • Facilitated weekly team meetings, enhancing overall communication within the group.
  • Coordinated with other Year Group leads and SLT to ensure the smooth running of the school
  • Created timetables and structures plans for the Year Group
  • Oversaw restorative justice sessions with students
  • Contacted and held meetings with parents and carers

Head of History and Geography

Holt Farm Junior School
Rochford , Essex
2017.09 - Current
  • Lead community meetings and showed quality planning and lesson delivery to partner schools
  • Lead staff meetings
  • Created engaging and creative tasks and lesson in curriculum maps for both subject areas
  • Monitored and supported staff with the subjects

Primary Class Teacher

Holt Farm Junior School
Rochford, Essex
2016.09 - Current
  • Led School Council in fundraising and events
  • Assisted students of diverse backgrounds with navigating educational environments and learning subject material.
  • Highlighted student achievements, building confidence and encouraging continued growth.
  • Implemented engaging teaching programmes across multiple subject areas.
  • Planned long-term learning schemes to meet SATs exam targets.
  • Evaluated student academic and social progress and used data to formulate achievable future targets.
  • Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
  • Marked student work with clear improvement feedback.
  • Prepared and delivered creative curriculum for children aged 7-11
  • Organised and took part in school events, outings and activities happening during weekends and evenings.
  • Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
  • Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents through regular communication and transparency about child's progress.
  • Participated actively in continuous professional development courses for enhanced teaching skills.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher meetings for improved communication about student development.
  • Strong SEND teaching and adaptation knowledge
  • Integrated technology into lessons to enhance educational experience.
  • Prioritised safety in the classroom, adhering strictly to school regulations and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with other staff to organise school-wide events, promoting community engagement.

Education

SCITT -Qualified Teacher Status - Primary Education

University of Canterbury
Canterbury
2015-07

Bachelor of Arts - International Development

University Of Liverpool
Liverpool
2011-07

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Creative learning techniques
  • Pedagogical expertise
  • Leadership
  • Constructive feedback
  • Organisational skills
  • Adaptable style
  • Activity planning
  • Classroom technology use

Timeline

Risk Assessment and Trip lead

Holt Farm Junior School
2024.09 - Current

Year Group Leader

Holt Farm Junior School
2022.09 - Current

Head of History and Geography

Holt Farm Junior School
2017.09 - Current

Primary Class Teacher

Holt Farm Junior School
2016.09 - Current

SCITT -Qualified Teacher Status - Primary Education

University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Arts - International Development

University Of Liverpool
Ashton Cohen