Catherine whitmore
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated and experienced professional with a proven track record in diverse environments. Strong organizational and time management skills enhance effective communication with varied audiences. Adaptable and flexible, with proficient public speaking and presentation abilities. Seeking to leverage these competencies in a new role.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher
Westbourne School
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2004.09 - 2026.07
- Taught full time within KS2.
- Coordinated English and Science throughout the school
- Set up and ran the KS2 library, incorporating interactive areas of special interest, and sessions with a retired journalist.
- Collaborated with colleagues in the Senior School to implement enrichment projects for English and Science.
- Led extra curricular clubs, including provision for children from a range of local schools to take part in Science/ Technology mastery sessions.
- Organised and led whole school events such as World Book Day, and Science Day.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management
- Set up and led residential trips, to broaden the pupils' historical understanding and develop teambuilding, self confidence and many new outdoor skills.
- Developed a programme of work to promote higher order thinking.
Teacher
Norbriggs Primary School
Mastin Moor, Derbyshire
2003.01 - 2024.07
- Special Needs Coordinator and KS2 English Coordinator
Teacher
Hasland Junior School
Hasland, Derbyshire
2000.09 - 2022.12
- English Coordinator
Teacher
Woodlands Middle School
Normanton, Wakefield
1989.01 - 2000.07
- Special Needs Coordinator
- English coordinator
- Science and Geography Coordinator
Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) -
S. Martin's College
Lancaster 1984.09 - 1988.06
Skills
Adaptability
Effective communication
Flexible teamwork
Organizational skills
Public speaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Westbourne School
2004.09 - 2026.07
Teacher
Norbriggs Primary School
2003.01 - 2024.07
Teacher
Hasland Junior School
2000.09 - 2022.12
Teacher
Woodlands Middle School
1989.01 - 2000.07
Bachelor of Education (Honours) -
S. Martin's College
1984.09 - 1988.06