Dilara Stanley
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Innovative educator specialising in inclusive teaching and student engagement. Skilled in critical thinking, problem solving, and multilingual communication to support diverse learners. Experienced in KS2 and KS3-4 tutoring, adapting for special needs, and implementing exam preparation strategies. Focused on enhancing creativity in teaching and utilising effective assessment techniques to boost student retention and success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Curriculum Lead
Lawnswood High
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2014 - Current
- Liaised with SENDco to monitor and support students' progress and wellbeing across years 7-11, addressing emotional needs and behaviour.
- Supported children facing mental health challenges, social anxiety, ADHD, and trauma by planning interventions, conducting one-to-one sessions, and collaborating with families and external agencies to create effective support plans.
- Monitored students' progress and wellbeing through classroom observations and discussions, implementing reasonable adjustments to enhance learning experiences.
- Assessing needs of children, planning and delivering interventions for those who are not at age related expectations through reciprocal reading, dyslexia interventions and fresh start phonic across years 7-9.
- Planning and teaching Lego therapy sessions as well as social clubs for children who need social, emotional and mental health support particularly around social times.
- Organised and led after-school clubs to support student engagement and learning. to provide homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
- Teach English curriculum Yr7 & language/comprehension to target students in year 11
- Maintained records of each student's progress, identifying areas needing further improvement.
- Improved academic performance through targeted tutoring sessions focused on challenging areas.
Assistant Headteacher yr3/4
Hillcrest Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Managing and teaching year 3/4 curriculum and staff
- Conducted observations of class teachers, facilitating professional development discussions to enhance teaching practices
- Led meetings to discuss effective strategies and identify areas for improvement in student progress and well-being
- Tracked student performance data, presenting insights to SLT and Governors to inform decision-making
- Delivered instruction across all primary subjects from year 1-6 including preparing for KS1 phonics and KS2 SATS.
Teacher Primary KS1 and KS2
Shakespeare Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Teaching all subjects in KS1 and KS2
- Developed and implemented effective marking and feedback strategies to assess student progress and inform future planning
- Led PSHCE curriculum development across school, enhancing student wellbeing and personal development
- Coordinated extracurricular activities, including Christmas productions and end of year musicals, and collaborated with West Yorkshire Playhouse on music and drama projects for 10 years, enriching students' artistic experiences
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Hillcrest Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.1993 - 07.1999
- Planning, adapting and personalising lessons for small groups in KS1 and Ks2
- Planned and delivered one-to-one interventions in core subjects to enhance academic performance and catch up
- Facilitated collaborative group activities to support classroom learning
- Overseeing the safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Maintained daily communication with parents, teachers and carers to support student welfare and engagement
Education
B. ED Honours Degree - Primary Education: 2:2
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds, ENG01-1999
O Level and CSE - English C, Math's B, Science C, Religious studies C, Drama Distinction, History C
Cockburn High School
Leeds, ENGSkills
- Subject specific expertise
- KS2, KS3 and KS4 tutoring
- Student assessment strategies
- Effective revision and exam preparation strategies
- Scaffolding teaching techniques
- Learning style adaptability
- Creativity in teaching
- Organisation
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Researching
- Interpersonal skills
- Subject expertise
Interests and Hobbies
- In my spare time I am a backing vocal singer at church
- I lead a youth and young adults worship band and singers from the ages of 12-21
- I like to read a variety of books of all genres from children to adult books
- I like to walk, usually with friends and colleagues
- I am also a collector of all things Star Wars and Disney
Timeline
Inclusion Curriculum Lead
Lawnswood High
09.2014 - Current
Assistant Headteacher yr3/4
Hillcrest Primary School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Teacher Primary KS1 and KS2
Shakespeare Primary School
01.1999 - 01.2009
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Hillcrest Primary School
09.1993 - 07.1999
B. ED Honours Degree - Primary Education: 2:2
Leeds Metropolitan University
O Level and CSE - English C, Math's B, Science C, Religious studies C, Drama Distinction, History C
Cockburn High School