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Dorcas Cassimjee

Dorcas Cassimjee

Banbury,Oxfordshire

Summary

Professional and empathetic trainee counsellor and qualified life coach. Qualified primary school teacher with years of teaching experience in international schools. In my roles within schools I have fostered academic and personal growth in students of all abilities through careful listening, observation and acceptance. Skilled in tailoring teaching strategies to individual student needs, ensuring that all learners reach full potential and thrive within educational settings. In my current role I provide support to a student with special educational needs and assist the teacher to create a positive, inviting and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Teaching Assistant

Great Tew Primary School
Great Tew, Oxfordshire
2022.11 - Current
  • Offered one-to-one support to a pupil with special educational needs to encourage improved academic performance.
  • Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
  • Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Have supported pupil for the last 4 years, successfully allowing him to access mainstream education

Primary school teacher

The Waldorf School at Rosemary Hill
Pretoria, South Africa
2013.09 - 2015.12
  • Class Teacher for Year 1 following Waldorf based curriculum

Primary School Teacher

North American International School
Pretoria, South Africa
2007.09 - 2012.06
  • Class Teacher following North American School based curriculum

Education

CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Skills -

Banbury Counselling Academy
Banbury, UK
06.2025

CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills -

Banbury Counselling Academy
Banbury, UK
06.2024

Accredited Diploma in Transformational Coaching -

Animas
London, UK
12.2023

PGCE - Primary Education

University College Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex
06.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Northumbria
Newcastle
1995-06

Skills

  • Client-Centred approach
  • Learner engagement
  • Team player
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) assistance
  • Excellent literacy skills
  • One-to-one and small group instruction
  • Pastoral care
  • Patience and empathy
  • Ethical standards adherence

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Great Tew Primary School
2022.11 - Current

Primary school teacher

The Waldorf School at Rosemary Hill
2013.09 - 2015.12

Primary School Teacher

North American International School
2007.09 - 2012.06

CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Skills -

Banbury Counselling Academy

CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills -

Banbury Counselling Academy

Accredited Diploma in Transformational Coaching -

Animas

PGCE - Primary Education

University College Chichester

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Northumbria
Dorcas Cassimjee