Dora Palszabo
Worcester park,Surrey
Summary
Highly experienced in special educational needs (SEN) provision with focus on teaching assistance. Can foster inclusive and encouraging learning environment to support individual student goals and needs. Specialise in using innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning experience of SEN students, backed by strong understanding of SEN teaching methodologies.
Sharp teaching assistant in special educational needs with experience in defining engaging curriculums for special education needs. Exceptional communication and organisation skills and uses innovative methods to teach subjects. Dedicated to motivating, encouraging and maximising full potential to achieve successful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SEN Teaching Assistant
Harris Academy Morden
Morden, Merton
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans, enhancing student support.
- Designed individualised lesson plans for improved academic performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by creating adaptive learning materials.
- Coordinated special educational needs assessments, ensuring accurate diagnosis.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement personalised education programmes, increasing student progress.
- Delivered tailored literacy and numeracy sessions, improving basic skills proficiency.
- Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Carried out regular progress monitoring; ensured consistent academic growth.
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Supported emotional and educational development of 4 key students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
- Shared information about students with parents, other staff and internal and external agencies in line with shool policies.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
1:1 teaching assistant
ARK Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
SEN Teaching assistant
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, ASD and EAL to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Marked students work following directions from class teacher.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop their skills.
- Supported emotional and educational development of students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
- Managed and monitored classroom stock and supplies.
- I was teaching Phonics to different level small groups
Visual Merchandiser
H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
London
03.2016 - 08.2023
Au Pair
Awesome aupair
Ashtead, Surrey
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering academic support and guidance to build confident learners.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Supported families on holidays, supervising children and escorting them to activities.
- Offered outstanding care to multiple children at once, ranging from age 4 to 9.
- Established effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance, maximising time for play and homework.
Visual Merchandiser
H&M
Budapest
03.2011 - 08.2014
Sales Advisor
H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
Budapest
12.2010 - 03.2011
Education
Bachelor Degree graded Excellent - Expert in Communication, Electronic medium Specialization
Kodolanyi Janos University of Applied Siences
Skills
- Keen problem solver
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Office 365 usage
- Excellent timekeeping
- Visual merchandising
- Outstanding customer service
- Student engagement
- Student development
- Student safety
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Maintaining safe environments
- Student supervision
- In-class SEN support
- Special needs education
- Classroom support
- Student assessments
Certification
- Schools Good Autism Practice of the Schools AET Professional Development Programme
- Fire Warden 24/25
- KCSiE: Safeguarding children at Ark Schools 24/25
Timeline
SEN Teaching Assistant
Harris Academy Morden
04.2024 - Current
1:1 teaching assistant
ARK Oval Primary Academy
12.2023 - 02.2024
SEN Teaching assistant
Ark Oval Primary Academy
09.2023 - 02.2024
Visual Merchandiser
H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
03.2016 - 08.2023
Au Pair
Awesome aupair
08.2014 - 01.2016
Visual Merchandiser
H&M
03.2011 - 08.2014
Sales Advisor
H&M - Hennes and Mauritz
12.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor Degree graded Excellent - Expert in Communication, Electronic medium Specialization
Kodolanyi Janos University of Applied Siences
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