CHARLIE STOPPS
Whitstable,Kent
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in fostering positive relationships and enhancing learning outcomes for students. Skilled in verbal, written, and visual communication, including Makaton training, to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as therapists and educational psychologists to support student development. Demonstrates adaptability in managing change and critical thinking in decision-making processes. Successfully helped over 100 students build confidence by creating a trusted atmosphere across curricular areas. Committed to driving impactful educational experiences while cultivating an inclusive environment for growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SEND secondary teacher
Leigh academy at Snowfields
Minster, Kent
2025.08 - 2025.12
- Employed multimedia tools for engaging lessons that captured students' interests effectively.
- Utilised progressive teaching methods, leading to improved student performance.
- Managed classroom behaviour efficiently, fostering a respectful and productive learning atmosphere, with a focus on preventative measures.
SEND primary teacher
Alexandra infant school
London, London
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Developed detailed lesson plans for diverse student abilities, ensuring academic progression.
- Tailored teaching techniques to individual learner needs, ensuring inclusivity and differentiation.
- Created engaging classroom atmosphere with interactive learning activities.
- Built strong parent-teacher relationships to better understand student needs and support learning.
SEND class teacher
Watergate school
London
2023.09 - 2024.12
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, in whole class and small group settings.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
Primary class teacher
Queensferry primary school
Edinburgh
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Developed engaging lesson plans for P5 (year 4) cohorts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of curriculum.
- Implemented strategies to manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a focused learning atmosphere.
- Supported children with special needs by adapting teaching style according to their individual requirements.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Primary school teaching assistant
Beecroft garden primary school
London, Greater London
2014.09 - 2021.07
- Encouraged collaborative learning amongst students with group projects and tasks.
- Assisted children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities.
- Phone: +44 7720 969894
Support care worker
Inderjit Matthews
London
2014.09 - 2021.03
- Offered respite services for a family, allowing them brief periods of rest or time off from caring duties.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
Education
PGDE, Diploma - Primary education (English medium)
University of The Highlands And Islands
Argyll and Bute 2021.08 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Media and Cultural studies
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2004.09 - 2008.07
Skills
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills for interacting with students, parents and colleagues Makaton trained
- Collaboration: Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and educational psychologists
- Adaptability: Flexibility in handling change and adjusting to new situations
- Critical Thinking: Skills in analyzing situations and making informed decisions
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes
- Helped over 100 students to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings, accross curricular areas
Certification
- Makaton levels 1-3
- Paediatric first aid course
LANGUAGES
German: Intermediate, GCSE, AS and A2 levels
Spanish: Elementary Evening classes
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Languages, Sport, Modern history
Timeline
SEND secondary teacher
Leigh academy at Snowfields
2025.08 - 2025.12
SEND primary teacher
Alexandra infant school
2025.01 - 2025.08
SEND class teacher
Watergate school
2023.09 - 2024.12
Primary class teacher
Queensferry primary school
2022.08 - 2023.07
PGDE, Diploma - Primary education (English medium)
University of The Highlands And Islands
2021.08 - 2022.07
Primary school teaching assistant
Beecroft garden primary school
2014.09 - 2021.07
Support care worker
Inderjit Matthews
2014.09 - 2021.03
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Media and Cultural studies
Nottingham Trent University
2004.09 - 2008.07