Debbie Shorthouse
King's Lynn,Norfolk
Summary
Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional support to individuals with special needs. Experienced in performing administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Fen Rivers Academy SEMH School
King's Lynn, Norfolk
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
- Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
Customer Assistant
Tesco Superstores
King's Lynn, Norfolk
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Efficiently performing stock rotation and ensuring all produce was fit for customer consumption
- Assisting customers in their daily shopping enquiries and delivering high quality customer service
- Attending regular training seminars to maintain a high level of awareness surrounding food hygiene and maintenance
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Deputy Manager
Runcton Holme Preschool
Runcton Holme, Norfolk
09.2009 - 09.2019
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Curated individualised learning plans tailored to the needs of each child to ensure correct levels of development
- Helped prepare the transition from Preschool to Primary in cooperation with families and prospective schools
- Maintained required levels of hygiene in both day to day play areas and food preparation
- Creating EHCP documents for children requiring special educational needs
Education
GCSEs -
King's Lynn Academy
King's Lynn 07.1971 - 09.1976
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Development
City and Guilds
Norfolk 01.2012 - 07.2012
Skills
- Special needs education
- Maintaining safe environments
- Team player
- Social development
- Behaviour management
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Fen Rivers Academy SEMH School
09.2021 - 02.2024
Customer Assistant
Tesco Superstores
09.2019 - 08.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Development
City and Guilds
01.2012 - 07.2012
Deputy Manager
Runcton Holme Preschool
09.2009 - 09.2019
GCSEs -
King's Lynn Academy
07.1971 - 09.1976