Enthusiastic and learning-oriented teaching professional devoted to helping students and supporting teachers. Talents include classroom management, activity planning and audio-visual support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Planning to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hi, I’m
Courtney Lewis
Dover,Kent
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dover Christ Church AcademyDover, Kent
SEN Teaching Assistant
2022.06 - Current (4 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop social and emotional skills.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, ASD and physical disabilities to achieve their full potential for independence.
River Primary SchoolDover, Kent
Student Teacher
2023.01 - 2023.03 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Administered assessments and standardised tests to evaluate student progress.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Inspired pupils to engage in and explore new concepts related to course content.
Tesco ExtraDover, Kent
Customer Assistant
2019.12 - 2023.03 (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed.
- Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
- Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.
- Managed customer complaints with prompt, mutually beneficial resolutions.
Pilgrims Way Primary SchoolCanterbury, Kent
Student Teacher
2021.10 - 2022.06 (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate academic successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Developed creative, varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Utilised technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
Education
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury
BA Honours from Primary Education
2021.09
University overview
Dover Christ Church AcademyDover
A-Levels
2019.09 - 2021.05 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
University overview
- IB Business - 7
- IB English - 5
- Health and Social Care - Double Distinction
Dover Christ Church AcademyDover
GCSEs
2016.09 - 2019.05 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
University overview
- Maths - 5
- English Language - 6
- English Literature - 5
- Science - 4/4
- History - 5
- Media Studies - 5
- Health and Social Care - D2
- Physical Education - D2
- Business - P2
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Behaviour management
- SEND support
- Classroom engagement techniques
- Organisational skills
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
Timeline
Student Teacher
River Primary School
2023.01 - 2023.03 (2 education.months_Label)
SEN Teaching Assistant
Dover Christ Church Academy
2022.06 - Current (4 education.years_Label)
Student Teacher
Pilgrims Way Primary School
2021.10 - 2022.06 (8 education.months_Label)
Canterbury Christ Church University
BA Honours from Primary Education
2021.09
Customer Assistant
Tesco Extra
2019.12 - 2023.03 (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Dover Christ Church Academy
A-Levels
2019.09 - 2021.05 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Dover Christ Church Academy
GCSEs
2016.09 - 2019.05 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)