Dawn Greenwood
Grays,England
Summary
Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills and communication abilities, ensuring effective teamwork and leadership in diverse environments.with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and resourcefulness, particularly when working with special needs children. Committed to maintaining positivity and enthusiasm while remaining calm under pressure, aiming to enhance the quality of care provided.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Empathetic Special Education Teacher Assistant with knack for creating supportive and engaging learning environments for students with special needs. Known for fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, leading to improved student behaviour and academic performance. Skilled in adapting lesson plans and employing innovative teaching methods to meet diverse learning requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
SEN LSA
Stifford clays primary school
stifford clays
09.2016 - 06.2025
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and childcare management.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behaviour, social development and physical health.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Levelled Reading Passages.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher meetings providing updates on child's progress, strengths, and areas requiring improvement.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents and staff to ensure understanding of progress and goals.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members such as speech therapists or psychologists for holistic child development.
- Offered emotional support during challenging situations whilst respecting student's personal space and emotions.
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each pupil's progress, attendance, medical information and behavioural patterns.
- Used assistive technology tools effectively for facilitating easier communication for non-verbal students.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual learning styles leading to enhanced comprehension.
- Provided a safe, positive learning environment for students with varying disabilities.
- Prepared visual aids for interactive lessons which increased engagement within the classroom.
- Encouraged participation by adapting tasks according to each student's capabilities.
- Participated in professional development training sessions to stay informed about the latest in special education teaching strategies.
- Helped organise outdoor activities to boost physical health and social skills amongst the pupils.
- Ensured adherence to school policies regarding safety standards when dealing with special needs children.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom atmosphere by promoting empathy, acceptance and respect among peers.
- Engaged students in various group activities that fostered teamwork and cooperation.
- Assisted in creating individualised education plans to cater to each student's unique needs.
- Collaborated with special education teachers for better lesson planning and execution.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop [Type] skills.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, [Type] and [Type] to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
- Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
- Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
- Marked students work following directions from class teacher.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
- Worked with students in care programmes with help from relevant professionals on specific needs.
- Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
- Managed and monitored classroom stock and supplies.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
- Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.
Deputy manager
THE CLUB
GRAYS
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Promoted good behaviour by using the positive reinforcement method.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
- Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
- Organised small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Administered medication and minor first aid to ill and injured students.
- Dressed children and changed nappies.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours.
- Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviours, meals and naps.
- Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and child care management staff.
- Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
- Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Developed and rolled out new policies.
- Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers.
- Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programmes and data entry software.
- Created company's first employee manual including training and development.
- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies.
- Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations.
- Managed executive calendar and coordinated weekly project team meetings.
- Prepared meeting minutes and edited sub-contractor proposals, project snagging list, transmittals and memorandums for organisational support.
- Contacted patients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts to resolve any issues.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
- Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
- Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.
- Assisted senior recruitment staff with career fairs and recruitment events.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents, and internal and external invoices.
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
- Facilitated staff meetings, leading to improved collaboration.
- Boosted team morale through effective communication and feedback systems.
- Utilised strategic planning to drive business growth.
- Managed daily operations for smooth running of the office.
- Enforced company policies for a safe and productive work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas during strategy meetings that led to business expansion.
- Implemented effective staff training programmes for improved performance.
- Achieved higher productivity with rigorous time management strategies.
- Collaborated with the manager to achieve organisational goals.
- Coordinated with different departments, ensuring seamless communication flow.
- Facilitated conflict resolution amongst employees, promoting a harmonious work environment.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.
Third in charge
Busy bees
chafford hundred
04.2009 - 09.2015
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and childcare management.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
- Sanitised toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Organised and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
- Worked with management at the project level to ensure expense plans are achieved.
- Worked with managers to develop annual expense plan goals.
- Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.
- Reconstructed accounting records from clients' checks and cash receipts.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.
- Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.
- Greeted visitors entering the office, determined the nature and purpose of visit and directed them to the appropriate destination.
- Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organisational culture and employee morale.
- Supported the human resources department in the annual employee review process to manage performance merit increases.
- Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing shop.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by supervising a team of employees.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for continuous improvement.
- Implemented new processes to increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with management for strategic planning efforts.
- Motivated team members, resulting in improved morale and performance..
- Handled difficult situations calmly, maintaining professional environment at all times.
- Completed administrative duties efficiently, reducing workload of others.
- Worked closely with other managers to achieve company objectives.
- Delegated tasks effectively according to individual strengths of team members.
- Conducted staff training sessions to improve skills and performance.
- Managed day-to-day operations for smooth company workflow.
- Assisted in recruitment and hiring, ensuring high quality workforce.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management, providing valuable input into decision making process..
- Resolved complaints to achieve full customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth store operations, performing daily opening and closing functions.
- Performed risk assessments and security checks to comply with health and safety legislation.
- Handled escalated customer concerns to build retention.
- Handled grievances professionally to maintain staff satisfaction levels.
Education
GCSE -
Gateway community college
NVQ Level 1 hair and beauty - hairdressing
Thurrock tech college
NVQ Level 2 hairdressing - hairdressing
Thurrock tech college
Skills
- Childcare level 3
- Strong client relations
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Quick learner
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Exceptional communication skills
- Works well in a team
- Creative problem solver
- Good at paperwork
- Trusted key holder
- Good listener
- Critical thinker
- Reliable
- Good customer relations
- Trust worthy
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Proactive attitude
- Positivity and enthusiasm
- Flexible
- Active listening
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
Affiliations
- Make and sell personalised items for @dawnie_designs
About me
I am currently looking to change career and work pattern due to a change in circumstances and becoming a guardian to my sister who has special needs after loosing our mum last year and my dad is currently battling stage 4 cancer.
Timeline
SEN LSA
Stifford clays primary school
09.2016 - 06.2025
Deputy manager
THE CLUB
10.2015 - 07.2016
Third in charge
Busy bees
04.2009 - 09.2015
NVQ Level 1 hair and beauty - hairdressing
Thurrock tech college
NVQ Level 2 hairdressing - hairdressing
Thurrock tech college
GCSE -
Gateway community college
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