Carol Akotiah
Hall Green, Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply Teacher
ABC teachers
2022.04 - Current
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
- Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
- Upheld school mission and values with positive behaviour modelling.
- Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
- Monitored class engagement and worked to cultivate inclusive atmosphere for all students.
Foster Carer
Birmingham's Children's Trust
2017.11 - Current
- Logged significant events throughout placement and contributed to reviews, case conferences and court hearings.
- Established close relationships with community resources, teachers and health professionals to meet children's development needs.
- Attended therapy appointments and implemented advised strategies to enhance care.
- Comforted children during times of crisis to provide security and safety measures.
- Fostered accepting, respectful and warm environment to establish safety and security for children.
Teacher
ABC Teaching Agency
Birmingham, West Midlands
2016.09 - 2017.07
- Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
- Achieved exceptional student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Primary class teacher
Wattville Primary School
Birmingham, West Midlands
2003.04 - 2016.01
- Taught EYFS to Key Stage 2 at Wattville Primary School
- I was a TRL2 holder and led and managed art and music.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Marked and provided constructive feedback on homework tasks and class projects.
supply teacher
Celsian and Marks Education
2001.09 - 2003.01
- Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
- Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
- Monitored class engagement and worked to cultivate inclusive atmosphere for all students.
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
Year 1 Class Teacher
Wyvern First School
Milton Keynes
1999.09 - 2001.01
- Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Education
Education -
University of Leicester
BA Honours - History and American Studies
University of Wolverhampton
Certificate of Higher Education - Specialist Primary Mathematics
Edge Hill University
2014
Timeline
Supply Teacher
ABC teachers
2022.04 - Current
Foster Carer
Birmingham's Children's Trust
2017.11 - Current
Teacher
ABC Teaching Agency
2016.09 - 2017.07
Primary class teacher
Wattville Primary School
2003.04 - 2016.01
supply teacher
Celsian and Marks Education
2001.09 - 2003.01
Year 1 Class Teacher
Wyvern First School
1999.09 - 2001.01
Education -
University of Leicester
BA Honours - History and American Studies
University of Wolverhampton
Certificate of Higher Education - Specialist Primary Mathematics
Edge Hill University