Clare Wilkinson

Planned and delivered engaging, inclusive, and differentiated lessons to cater for diverse learners, fostering a supportive and motivating classroom environment. Create a positive and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel supported, motivated and confident to learn. Assessed and monitored pupil progress, adapted teaching strategies to address individual needs, maintained accurate records, and collaborated with colleagues, parents, and carers to support each child’s academic, social, and emotional development. Participated in extracurricular activities, school events, and professional development to enrich the school community and support student engagement.

• Engaged with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Set examinations and assignments, marked and graded work and recorded results for performance tracking.
• Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, enhancing the overall educational experience.

• Completed one-year Graduate Teacher Training placement through EM Direct, gaining practical experience in classroom while developing teaching practice, curriculum knowledge and understanding of effective assessment and behaviour management. Successfully achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an Outstanding pass mark, demonstrating a high standard of teaching and professional practice. Employed by the school as Early Career Teacher (RQT) after training year, taking on full range of classroom responsibilities, including planning and delivering lessons, assessing and monitoring pupil progress, managing behaviour, supporting individual learning needs, and actively contributing to wider school life.
• Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
• Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
• Adapted teaching styles to cater for students with special educational needs.