Bethany McCartney
Cudworth,South Yorkshire
Summary
I am an enthusiastic Class Teacher with a passion for fostering positive learning environment and engaging students in interactive lessons. I am focused on developing individualised learning plans that drive student achievement and participation. I can offer a strong foundation in classroom management and have knowledgeable about creating inclusive learning environments. I have strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. I am a hard working, caring individual that has a huge desire to ensure that all children have the opportunity to gain knowledge and achieve in education, making this exciting and enjoyable for all. I have worked with many professionals during my time in education and can allocate jobs to others in the classroom, such as teaching assistants. I am focused on ensuring all activities align with children's interests and developmental needs and making sure that the curriculum is followed doing this.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class Teacher
Astrea Academy
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
2022.09 - Current
- Carry out weekly and termly assessments to understand children's development and progress.
- Collaborated closely with staff members to plan school events and planning.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Identify children that may need extra support and put interventions in place to support the children.
- Follow policies and procedures to ensure all children, staff and visitors are safe in the building.
- Take responsibility of Designated Teacher for Looked After Children, attend meetings and support vulnerable children.
- Taken on the role of Music Lead and attended training to ensure lessons and activities are carried out to the curriculum standard.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Designed behaviour plans to support children in the classroom environment.
- Planning lessons and activities according to the curriculum.
- Ensuring scaffolding is available for children in lessons to give support.
- Carried out coaching for new pedodgy strategies used in the classroom environment.
- Assigned homework weekly to support and practice skills linked to current work.
- Carried out parent meetings termly to discuss children's progress.
- Designed interactive activities for better understanding of complex concepts.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
- Collaborated with parents for improvement in students' academic performance.
- Encouraged open communication amongst pupils fostering team spirit and respect for diversity.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, fostering inclusive education.
- Enhanced student participation with engaging group tasks.
- Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Set up lesson materials, display boards and demonstrations.
- Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
- Encouraged students to work together to achieve goals.
- Carried out safeguarding and ensured all children and safe in the school.
- Worked in both Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.
- Maintained daily records of class attendance and liaised with caregivers to address issues.
- Marked student work with clear improvement feedback.
- Arranged and worked alongside Rocksteady to give children in the school opportunities to learn new skills and perform.
Respite Carer
Social Services
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
2015.09 - Current
- Worked with an individual with SEN.
- Worked with an individual to improve social skills when in public.
- Worked alongside a family to give support.
- Encouraged the individual to show independence when in a social situation.
- Support child in carrying out school work.
- Supported child in developing their turn taking skills.
- Collaborating with the family to ensure the child is supported.
- Flexible to work when the family need support with respite.
- Support the child in gaining understanding in their own feelings and thoughts.
- Support the child in gaining understanding safety when in the community.
- Establish and maintain a strong positive relationship with family and child involved.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients.
- Involved child in decision-making to promote independence.
Shop Assistant
Tesco
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
2020.03 - 2020.12
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
- Conducted price checks at request of customers for clear communication on cost.
- Improved product visibility with strategic shelf arrangements.
- Handled queries regarding products, providing detailed information as necessary.
- Facilitated smooth checkouts with efficient bagging and wrapping practices.
- Collaborated effectively with team members during busy periods.
- Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
- Guided customers to locate products or alternative items.
- Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
- Delivered personalised customer service with a smile to promote return custom.
- Promoted customer loyalty scheme at checkout.
Children's Party Host and Catering Host
Metrodome Leisure Centre
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
2014.08 - 2018.09
- Assisted in setup and tear down of decorations, ensuring attention to detail throughout every event.
- Implemented creative strategies that resulted in unique, unforgettable parties.
- Achieved smooth operation of parties with careful coordination and planning.
- Created memorable experiences by developing personalised party themes for clients.
- Strong communication with parents and children.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations whilst serving food and drinks at events.
- Communicated effectively with team members for efficient coordination during parties.
- Ensured all members of the event were aware of expectations of the party.
- Organised various activities to engage guests and create a fun atmosphere.
- Managed event schedules efficiently, ensuring timely execution of all planned activities.
- Facilitated successful events for enhanced customer experience.
- Delivered high levels of energy and enthusiasm at every party to set the mood right from start.
- Maintained clean venue environment, contributing to the overall quality of the event.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills, managing multiple responsibilities concurrently without compromising service quality.
- Welcomed and greeted all guests.
- Worked ratio's to ensure that children were safe when either swimming or bowling.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff, resulting in timely order deliveries.
- Provided guests with menus and recommended specials.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Monitored food distribution, verified guidelines for special diets and delivered meals to recipients quickly.
Education
A-Levels - English Language
Barnsley Sixth Form
Barnsley 2014.09 - 2016.07
A-Levels - ICT
Barnsley Sixth Form
Barnsley 2014.09 - 2016.07
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Barnsley Sixth Form
Barnsley 2014.09 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Early Years
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 2016.09 - 2019.07
PGCE with QTS (5-11) - PGCE with QTS (5-11)
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2019.09 - 2020.07
Skills
- Experience with sen students
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Tracking pupil progress
- Resolving classroom conflicts
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Response to intervention strategies
- Multicultural education insight
- Motivating disengaged learners
- Constructive feedback provision
- Promoting positive behaviour
- SEND inclusion strategies
- Communicating with parents
- Encouraging critical thinking
- Implementing active learning practices
- Assisting struggling readers
- Trust building
- Lesson planning
- Empathetic communication
- Assessment for learning
- Child safeguarding practices
- Student behaviour management
- Formative assessment
- Marking and report writing
- Classroom management
- Lead of subjects
- ClassDojo proficient
- Creative lesson planning
- Training and Development
- Understanding boundaries
- Strong communication skills
- Team building
- Effective team work
- Allocating resources and staff
- Staff training
Affiliations
- in the past , i have been part of dance team that have members aged 3+. I have been a dancer for 10 years and went onto training the children to pass on my skills and knowledge. I then had a break from this due to being committed to work, however i have now gone back to a dance team where i socialise with individiual of all ages, travel the United Kingdom and compete in Championship Competitons. I have many skills that are transferable and use when training and socialising at the events.
Accomplishments
I have been awarded a Level 3 in Makaton.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Class Teacher
Astrea Academy
2022.09 - Current
Shop Assistant
Tesco
2020.03 - 2020.12
PGCE with QTS (5-11) - PGCE with QTS (5-11)
Sheffield Hallam University
2019.09 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Early Years
University of Huddersfield
2016.09 - 2019.07
Respite Carer
Social Services
2015.09 - Current
A-Levels - English Language
Barnsley Sixth Form
2014.09 - 2016.07
A-Levels - ICT
Barnsley Sixth Form
2014.09 - 2016.07
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Barnsley Sixth Form
2014.09 - 2016.07
Children's Party Host and Catering Host
Metrodome Leisure Centre
2014.08 - 2018.09