Darcy Sedgmore
Stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in classroom and behaviour management, ensuring effective curriculum delivery and understanding. Demonstrates strong adaptability and flexibility, coupled with effective communication skills to enhance pupil safeguarding and welfare. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environments that prioritise student well-being and academic success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Teacher
Christ Church CofE Primary
Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent
- Established strong rapport with pupils, ensuring continuity in learning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse student learning needs.
- Established classroom rules and standards to maintain an effective learning environment with clear boundaries.
- Minimised low-level disruption by enforcing classroom policies effectively.
- Applied appropriate authority.
- Fostered inclusive atmospheres by promoting respectful interactions among students.
- Planned and taught lessons that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants to provide additional support for pupils.
- Covered teacher absences and continued lessons according to curriculum plans.
- Gained proficiency in various teaching approaches through regular practice and hands-on experience.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current topics to offer informative guidance to students.
Student Teacher
Maple Court Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies to address diverse learner needs.
- Utilised constructive feedback from mentor to refine teaching approach.
- Prepared educational materials to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Observed classes of lead teacher, gaining insights into effective pedagogical practices.
- Assisted lead teacher in elevating student engagement through targeted methods.
- Collaborated with teachers to enforce behaviour management policies effectively.
- Participated in school trips and visits, ensuring smooth execution.
- Balanced university studies with regular teaching responsibilities.
Sales Assisstant
Matalan
Longton, Stoke-on-Trent
10.2023 - Current
- Adapt swiftly to new skills, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Deliver friendly customer service while resolving challenging situations effectively.
- Demonstrate respect and willingness to assist colleagues and customers alike.
- Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrive punctually, ready to commence tasks immediately.
- Display energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilise critical thinking to analyse problems, assess solutions, and make informed decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Primary Education (QTS)
Univeristy of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent 09/2022 - 06/2025
Qualified Teacher Status -
Univeristy of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent 09/2022 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Sociology
Painsley Catholic College Sixth Form
Cheadle, Staffordshire 09/2020 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Psychology
Painsley Catholic College Sixth Form
Cheadle, Staffordshire 09/2020 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Biology
Painsley Catholic College Sixth Form
Cheadle, Staffordshire 09/2020 - 07/2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Painsley Catholic College
Cheadle, Staffordshire 09/2015 - 07/2020
GCSEs - English
Painsley Catholic College
Cheadle, Staffordshire 09/2015 - 07/2020
GCSEs - Science (Combined)
Painsley Catholic College
Cheadle, Staffordshire 09/2015 - 07/2020
GCSEs - Available on request (Grades 6 - 9)
Painsley Catholic College
Cheadle, Staffordshire 09/2015 - 07/2020
Skills
- Classroom and behavior management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Curriculum delivery and understanding
- Pupil safeguarding and welfare
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Assisstant
Matalan
10.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Christ Church CofE Primary
Student Teacher
Maple Court Academy
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Primary Education (QTS)
Univeristy of Staffordshire
09/2022 - 06/2025
Qualified Teacher Status -
Univeristy of Staffordshire
09/2022 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Sociology
Painsley Catholic College Sixth Form
09/2020 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Psychology
Painsley Catholic College Sixth Form
09/2020 - 07/2022
A-Levels - Biology
Painsley Catholic College Sixth Form
09/2020 - 07/2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Painsley Catholic College
09/2015 - 07/2020
GCSEs - English
Painsley Catholic College
09/2015 - 07/2020
GCSEs - Science (Combined)
Painsley Catholic College
09/2015 - 07/2020
GCSEs - Available on request (Grades 6 - 9)
Painsley Catholic College
09/2015 - 07/2020