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Chantele Barker

Chantele Barker

Luton,England

Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate professional with a wealth of experience teaching and supporting CYP, particularly those facing challenges related to behaviour, exclusion and vulnerability.

My strengths lie in my ability to connect with individuals, demonstrating relatability, confidence, empathy and approachability- qualities that have helped me to build strong, trusting relationships throughout my career.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

SOS+ Embedded Mentor

St Giles Trust
Luton/ Bedford, Bedfordshire
02.2024 - Current
  • Liaised with teachers to understand the academic challenges faced by mentees better.
  • Established supportive relationships for improved confidence and motivation amongst mentees.
  • Encouraged mentees to set SMART goals, providing support and accountability to help achieve objectives.
  • Delivered one-on-one sessions to guide mentees through various subjects and challenges.

PSHE Lead/ Youth Mentor

Directional CIC
Barton-Le-Clay, Bedfordshire
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: Directional CIC is an alternative provision supporting primary and secondary aged students who are facing barriers in education.
  • Provide a safe, welcoming learning environment and build positive relationships with young people.
  • Effectively plan and deliver lessons that are stimulating, relevant and well-structured to a wide range of abilities, social, emotional and communication needs to ensure all students can participate and reach their full potential.
  • Fostered positive relationships by mentoring students one-on-one.
  • Addressed behavioural issues to promote healthier interactions amongst peers.
  • Assisted in career guidance sessions, inspiring future aspirations of pupils.

PSHE Lead

Avenue Centre for Education
Luton, Bedfordshire
11.2013 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: ACE is an inclusive and innovative KS3 & 4 PRU supporting students in Luton excluded from mainstream settings
  • Creating, planning and teaching/delivering the curriculum
  • Work with members of SLT in the development, review, and evaluation of the curriculum
  • Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
  • Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
  • Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
  • Monitored progress of individual action plans towards achieving career goals.

Education

Teachers’ Apprenticeship - QTS

Bradford College
01.2021 - 01.2022

BA with Honours - Applied Social Studies

University of Bedfordshire
01.2009 - 09.2013

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Bespoke Interventions
  • Sex & Relationship Education
  • Substance Misuse
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Youth Violence & Exploitation
  • Career planning assistance
  • Building trust
  • Child protection awareness
  • Behavioural guidance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SOS+ Embedded Mentor

St Giles Trust
02.2024 - Current

PSHE Lead/ Youth Mentor

Directional CIC
04.2023 - 02.2024

Teachers’ Apprenticeship - QTS

Bradford College
01.2021 - 01.2022

PSHE Lead

Avenue Centre for Education
11.2013 - 03.2023

BA with Honours - Applied Social Studies

University of Bedfordshire
01.2009 - 09.2013

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