Denise Coleman
Rotherham,South yorkshire
Summary
Caring and supportive person committed to creating motivating and inspiring learning environments. Creative, innovative and approachable person. Proven success using visual aids and displays to increase engagement and understanding of various subjects.
Using previous assessment data to implement future plans and next steps.
Using specialised programmes to record data numbers, percentages and averages to create reports for parents, governors and senior leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Primary school teacher
St Bedes Catholic Primary
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
2015.09 - Current
- Planned and presented lessons catering to varying needs and abilities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Devised homework to enhance student learning and confidence.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Identified SEN and gifted students to provide access to extra resources and services.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
- Marked student work with clear improvement feedback.
- Helped children to reach full potential across multiple primary subjects using blend of modern and traditional teaching techniques.
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop classroom policies, management strategies and discipline methods.
- Adapted teaching styles for varying student capabilities and requirements.
- Tested and analysed students for customised progress in oral and written work.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
- Identified students needing extra support and coordinated personalised, attentive teaching and available resources.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Maintained daily records of class attendance and liaised with caregivers to address issues.
Primary school teacher
Herringthorpe Infant School
Rotherham, South yorkshire
2014.09 - 2015.08
Sales assistant
New Look Retailers
Rotherham
2007.09 - 2011.11
- Explained establishment policies to customers and offered advice on selections.
- Increased store revenue from impulse and add-on buys by promoting POS offers with every sale.
- Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.
- Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
- Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
- Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
- Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programmes and provided details about key benefits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary teaching with QTS
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09/2011 - 08/2014
A-Levels - Sociology, Media studies, English language
Thomas Rotherham College
Rotherham 09/2007 - 08/2009
GCSEs - Mathematics, English language, English literature, Science, Digital Applications, Food tech, RE
St Bernards Catholic High school
Rotherham 09/2002 - 08/2007
Certificate in Accounting and Finance
Oxford home study
online 01/2024 - 04/2024
Skills
- Relationship building
- Organisational skills
- Professional development
- Documentation development
- Lesson plans
- SEND support
- Academic performance reporting
Timeline
Primary school teacher
St Bedes Catholic Primary
2015.09 - Current
Primary school teacher
Herringthorpe Infant School
2014.09 - 2015.08
Sales assistant
New Look Retailers
2007.09 - 2011.11
Bachelor of Arts - Primary teaching with QTS
Sheffield Hallam University
09/2011 - 08/2014
A-Levels - Sociology, Media studies, English language
Thomas Rotherham College
09/2007 - 08/2009
GCSEs - Mathematics, English language, English literature, Science, Digital Applications, Food tech, RE
St Bernards Catholic High school
09/2002 - 08/2007
Certificate in Accounting and Finance
Oxford home study
01/2024 - 04/2024