Cathrin Carina Rivers
Kidwelly,Carmarthenshire
Summary
Over 25 years experience teaching 3-17 year old's within an Educational, Social and Community settings. Qualified teacher by the means of a BA Education Honours Degree since 2000, with QTS and Art as main subject.
Experience and able to work on own initiative/ as part of a team within a Primary School for over 18 years, teaching through supply since 2000; working with a variety of professionals within Education, Social Services, Speech and Language, Mental Health, SEN professions,teachers, teaching Assistants, Parents/guardians and within a variety of Communities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Bigyn Primary School
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
09.2007 - 05.2025
- Worked for over 18 years, in Bigyn Primary School, beginning within KS2 for first 5 years, then for the last 13 years working within Foundation phase- Nursery to year 2, developing New Curriculum changes, working with pupils with SEN (Autism, ADHD, Behavioural / Emotional/ Social difficulties, Medical needs, under Social Service, deprived families, Teams Around Family and Flying Start withing and around Llanelli.
- Enthusiastically taught all subject areas, planned in detail (Long/Mid and weekly), following school Policies, teaching methods, monitoring, reporting, inspiring, assessing, organizing parents evenings throughout year, enthusiastically encouraging children of all abilities.
- As Subject manager throughout school ,I aspired , informed teachers of new initiatives in teaching, raising standards with Design + Technology, Art, Eco Schools, Geography, Healthy Schools and Welsh Language-Criw Cymraeg across whole school.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and fostered a positive classroom environment for Nursery-11 year old children.
- Coordinated, organised and managed after school clubs and extracurricular activities, Art, Craft, Eco, Cooking, Forest Schools, Gardening, Music, Singing, including fundraising campaigns and community events, school concerts throughout the year working closely with families/staff/children and community.
- Volunteered to take part in weekend and 5 day external visits to Llangrannog, Pendine, Pembrokeshire, Cardiff and visit Buillth Wells Activity Centers to develop cooperation, social, outdoor challenges.
COVID Hub play worker
Carmarthen County Council
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitated daily activities and engagement for children within COVID Hub- 3-11 years of age within Llanelli.
- Developed and implemented safety measures to ensure well being of all participants.
- Improved social skills amongst groups with collaborative games and team-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to address individual needs of children.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers to enhance skills and improve service delivery.
Welsh medium Primary supply teacher (4-11 yrs).
Carmarthenshire County Council
Pontyates and Bancffosfelen Primary School, Carmarthenshire
09.2002 - 07.2007
- Delivered engaging and interactive lessons through medium of Welsh to primary students aged 4-11 years within mixed classes of mixed age groups ( Nursery, Reception, year 1 and 2/ year 4- 6) .
- As their 2.5 days per week supply teacher, worked closely with teachers, planning, monitoring, displaying, marking, reporting and working closely for both schools and local community.
- Lead coordinator in teaching, advising, monitoring standards within ICT, Art, English, Welsh, Geography, Science and Technology throughout school.
- Supporting schools during fund raising campaigns, concerts, sports day's and community events.
Key Stage 3+4 teacher -SEN Ysgol Gyfun Gwendraeth
Carmarthenshire County Council
Ysgol Gyfun Gwendraeth, Carmarthenshire
02.2003 - 07.2003
- Full -Time KS3 and 4 SEN teacher working with individuals who had complex individual and educational needs ( SATS, GCSE and GNVQ level).
- Worked along side SEN specialists in long-term/short-time planning, organizing and educating Numeracy, English Language, Information Communication Technology; assessing, monitoring and reporting at end of year.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective support strategies for each pupil.
Play/ Social Care Worker-DASH and Barnados
Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthen
06.1997 - 09.2002
- Developed engaging activities to promote social interaction and emotional development amongst children 2-14.
- Facilitated group sessions to enhance communication skills and encourage teamwork among participants.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies to create safe and supportive environment for vulnerable individuals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess needs and tailor support plans for children and families.
Welsh speaking Mixed class Nursery- Year 2 teacher
Carmarthenshire County Council
Ystradowen Primaary School
09.2001 - 07.2002
- Developed engaging Welsh language curriculum for mixed age classes, fostering language acquisition and cultural awareness.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities within classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's learning objectives and enhance home-school communication.
- Maintained a safe and stimulating classroom environment, encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development in young learners.
Welsh Speaking Year 1 class Teacher
Carmarthenshire County Council
Llangennech Primary School
01.2001 - 07.2001
Welsh/English speaking supply teacher (N- Year 6)
Ceredigion /Carmarthenshire County Council
Ceredigion/Carmarthenshire
09.2000 - 01.2001
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning needs of pupils.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Assessed student progress regularly and provided constructive feedback to support learning.
Education
Bachelors Of Art in Education 2.1 Art degree - BA Honor's in Art Degree Education
Trinity College Carmarthen
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire 09.1997 - 06.2000
British Sign Language Level 1 - British Sign Language
Community Education Centre Carmarthen
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire 01.2002 - 02.2003
PC application- European Computer Driving Licence - ICT
Trinity College Carmarthen
Carmarthen 2002 - 2003
GNVQ- Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care
Aberaeron Comprehensive School
Ceredigion, Wales 09.1995 - 1997
Welsh Communication - Welsh/Cymraeg
Aberaeron Comprehensive School
Aberaeron 09.1996 - 07.1997
GCSEs -
Aberaeron Comprehensive School
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire 09.2002 - 07.1995
BA- Social Inclusion- Special Educational Needs - Special Educational Needs
Trinity college Carmarthen
carmarthenshire 09.2002 - 06.2003
Skills
* Volunteering- children, elderly, community, animals, craft and activities in my local area
* Working with animals- dogs, cats, donkeys/horses, alpacas, sheep, cattle, goats, ducks: small animals- hamsters, rats, snakes, frogs, exotic bearded dragon, gecco, tortoise and fish etc
* Outdoors- walking, gardening, exploring nature (beach, forest,mountain, swimming outdoors, body boarding, kayaking, archery, rock climbing, orienteering, horse riding, etc
* Art , Craft and Design(-drawing, pottery, sculptures, paper col
/ Water colour paintings)
* Cooking, sewing , recycling and re creating using second hand materials
Timeline
COVID Hub play worker
Carmarthen County Council
07.2020 - 07.2021
Primary School Teacher
Bigyn Primary School
09.2007 - 05.2025
Key Stage 3+4 teacher -SEN Ysgol Gyfun Gwendraeth
Carmarthenshire County Council
02.2003 - 07.2003
Welsh medium Primary supply teacher (4-11 yrs).
Carmarthenshire County Council
09.2002 - 07.2007
GCSEs -
Aberaeron Comprehensive School
09.2002 - 07.1995
BA- Social Inclusion- Special Educational Needs - Special Educational Needs
Trinity college Carmarthen
09.2002 - 06.2003
British Sign Language Level 1 - British Sign Language
Community Education Centre Carmarthen
01.2002 - 02.2003
Welsh speaking Mixed class Nursery- Year 2 teacher
Carmarthenshire County Council
09.2001 - 07.2002
Welsh Speaking Year 1 class Teacher
Carmarthenshire County Council
01.2001 - 07.2001
Welsh/English speaking supply teacher (N- Year 6)
Ceredigion /Carmarthenshire County Council
09.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelors Of Art in Education 2.1 Art degree - BA Honor's in Art Degree Education
Trinity College Carmarthen
09.1997 - 06.2000
Play/ Social Care Worker-DASH and Barnados
Carmarthenshire County Council
06.1997 - 09.2002
Welsh Communication - Welsh/Cymraeg
Aberaeron Comprehensive School
09.1996 - 07.1997
GNVQ- Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care
Aberaeron Comprehensive School
09.1995 - 1997
PC application- European Computer Driving Licence - ICT
Trinity College Carmarthen
2002 - 2003