Camellia Gerald
East Dulwich,London
Summary
I am a PGCE Art and Design Secondary Student Teacher. A skilled creative professional with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word. Proficient in using Class Charts, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Provision Map, and Sims Win 10. Adept at British Sign Language Levels 1 and 2. Demonstrated abilities in report writing, staff mentoring, and policy development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Inclusion Manager and Autism Coordinator/ Learning Mentor
St Martin in-the-field high School for Girls
London, UK
2007.04 - 2024.07
- Supporting individual and small groups of students to promote inclusion
- Support teaching and personalised learning
- Raising the progress, punctuality and attainment of students
- Manage cover, support staff and therapist timetables
- Lead SEN Department meetings
- Adapt and customise curriculum materials
- Complete Annual Reviews and Education Health Care Plans
- Managing interventions for all student special needs; especially Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Liaising with parents, all levels of staff and external agencies
- Removing barriers to learning
- Planning and facilitating School trips to improve wellbeing
- Reason for leaving: Redundancy
- Achievements: Having an excellent record of attendance and punctuality
- Pupils exceeding their potential and becoming independent learners
- Mentees receiving Jack Petchy Award
- Creating a successful and inclusive Hub environment for students and staff
Residential Social Worker
Capita Social Care and Housing
London, UK
2006.01 - 2007.03
- Safeguarding age ranges 6 months-18 year olds
- Monitoring and supervising parental/ family visits
- Writing assessments, observations and reports for court, local authority and the police
- Achievements: Supporting families to successfully live independently in the community
Learning Mentor Key stage 1- 2
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
London, UK
2005.03 - 2007.02
- Supporting children in and out of class with the curriculum
- Removing barriers to learning
- Raising achievement attendance and improving punctuality
- Managing behaviour and liaising with all staff, parents and carers
- Keeping best practises current and networking with Southwark School communities
- Achievements: Teaching Key stage 2 Yoga and changing playtime from aggressive sport to fun inclusive play
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Art and Design Secondary
University College London Institute of Education
London 2024.09 - 2025.07
BA (Hons) - Design Studies
Goldsmiths College, University of London
New cross, SE14 1995.09 - 2000.06
National Diploma Foundation - Art and Design
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
1994.09 - 1995.06
Gcse’s - Art and Design, English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies
Edgehill College
Bideford, North Devon 1989.10 - 1994.06
Skills
- Class Charts
- Drawing
- Google Chrome
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Office Pro
- Excel
- Graphics
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- PowerPoint
- Sims Win 10
- British Sign Language Levels 1 and 2
- Report writing
- Staff mentoring
- Policy development
Accomplishments
- Completed the London Marathon in 4 hours and 11 minutes on 04/16/00.
- Achieved British Sign Language Levels 1 and 2 (CACDP) from 09/2008-06/2010.
- Clearing four years of university student loans in July 2011 and have remained debt free ever since.
- Planning my Wedding in 2021, during the Covid pandemic.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 06/29/75
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: British
- Marital status: Married
Custom
Available on request
Affiliations
- Art, Creativity, Design, Exhibitions and travelling. In June 2024 I exhibited a selection paintings for a permanent community garden for local wellbeing.
Timeline
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Art and Design Secondary
University College London Institute of Education
2024.09 - 2025.07
Inclusion Manager and Autism Coordinator/ Learning Mentor
St Martin in-the-field high School for Girls
2007.04 - 2024.07
Residential Social Worker
Capita Social Care and Housing
2006.01 - 2007.03
Learning Mentor Key stage 1- 2
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
2005.03 - 2007.02
BA (Hons) - Design Studies
Goldsmiths College, University of London
1995.09 - 2000.06
National Diploma Foundation - Art and Design
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
1994.09 - 1995.06
Gcse’s - Art and Design, English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies
Edgehill College
1989.10 - 1994.06