Claire Phelps
Gosport,England
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 20 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and ensuring all children reach their potential, regardless
of background. Successful in helping all students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Ability to adapt live in class as needs of students change during a lesson.
Empathetic to the needs of parents having recently electively home educated for the last two years.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher
Hampshire county council
Lee On The Solent , Hampshire
2015.09 - Current
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver effective lessons to children across the whole school- teaching across Years 3-6
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Creating ann inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students feel accepted and valued.
- Fostering strong relationships with parents
- Daily use of IT through the planning and delivery of lessons, data inputting , use of Arbor and safeguarding reporting via CPOMs
History Teacher
Hampshire County Council
Fareham, Hampshire
2002.09 - 2006.04
- Taught KS3 and GCSE history across the school until taking a career break to have children
- Maintained accurate records of pupil progress, facilitating parent-teacher communication
- Conducted educational field trips both within the UK and abroad, enriching the learning environment.
Education
PGCE Secondary - History
University of Wales Institute Cardiff
Cardiff07.2002
BA Hons History and American Studies -
Swansea University
Swansea06.1998
Skills
- Confident communicator- taking a positive approach to building relationships with pupils, colleague and families and being sensitive to parental/ professional concerns as they may arise
- Ability to liaise effectively with professionals, families and pupils to ensure the appropriate SEN provision is in place to ensure equality for all and that every child receives the appropriate educational provision
- Experienced in educational administrations such as CPOMS and Arbor, as well as use of IT databases for data analysis
- Resilient in a classroom environment and adaptable to any changes needed
- Awareness of when to seek support and guidance, though equally used to working independently in classroom environment
- Understanding of the diverse range of children being educated and ensuring each child is able to reach their full potential
Timeline
Teacher
Hampshire county council
2015.09 - Current
History Teacher
Hampshire County Council
2002.09 - 2006.04
PGCE Secondary - History
University of Wales Institute Cardiff
BA Hons History and American Studies -
Swansea University