Bethan Conroy
Ellesmere Port,Cheshire
Summary
I am a highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. I possess excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. I am experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behaviour management and technology. I am committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. I am highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals. with good time management, conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities. I am focused on maintaining positive learning environment to promote student growth and development. I have worked with administrative software and confident in operating class equipment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
North West Academy Trust - Acresfield Academy
Chester , Cheshire
09.2016 - Current
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Minimized distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organized classroom.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
- Utilized expert behaviour management techniques to carefully manage disruptive classroom conduct.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Level 3 Nursery Nurse
Jigsaw Curzon House Day Nursery
Chester, Cheshire
09.2005 - 07.2016
- Facilitated progress tracking by maintaining accurate children's records, using formative and summative assessments.
- Optimized speech development, communicating information to children through play.
- Observed, planned and evaluated child development to EYFS learning standards.
- Prioritized safety and wellbeing of children by monitoring safety, cleanliness and manners at all times.
- Helped children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
- Kept confidential any information regarding children, members of staff and administration acquired as part of job.
- Participated in induction and settling in of new children.
- Cleaned and kept rooms and play areas tidy for reduced accident risks.
- Escorted and supervised children on any educational visits.
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- Escalated safeguarding concerns promptly to maintain child safety.
- Taught to curricular requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Maintained care continuity through key worker child support.
- Assisted with preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
- Monitored children's food and drink consumption, feeding younger children and helping older children during mealtimes.
- Trained and supported nursery assistants, and assisted senior team members with duties.
- Devised learning-through-play activities to improve cognitive development.
- Developed engaging, play-based educational activity for 6+ children aged 0-5 years .
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 3 certificate in supporting teaching and learning in schools (primary)
West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port 09.2015 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Children's care and development
West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port 09.2007 - 08.2008
GNVQ - Intermediate health and social care
West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port 09.2005 - 11.2005
GCSEs - English - C Math's - E (retaken 2015 - Grade C obtained) Drama - Grade B Science - Grade D
Christleton High School
Chester 09.1999 - 07.2005
Skills
- Special needs support
- Behaviour management
- Classroom management
- Behaviour modelling
- In-class SEND support
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy support
- Progress reporting
- Numeracy support
- Child development analysis
Timeline
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
North West Academy Trust - Acresfield Academy
09.2016 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 3 certificate in supporting teaching and learning in schools (primary)
West Cheshire College
09.2015 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Children's care and development
West Cheshire College
09.2007 - 08.2008
Level 3 Nursery Nurse
Jigsaw Curzon House Day Nursery
09.2005 - 07.2016
GNVQ - Intermediate health and social care
West Cheshire College
09.2005 - 11.2005
GCSEs - English - C Math's - E (retaken 2015 - Grade C obtained) Drama - Grade B Science - Grade D
Christleton High School
09.1999 - 07.2005
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