Eleanor Crawshaw
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
I am an organised and motivational former teacher with background in preparing and delivering creative lessons across all key academic subjects. I create fun, engaging and supportive learning environments and am skilled at establishing positive, supportive relationships with families and children.
I am also a dedicated individual motivated to acquire experience in museums and programme management. I have strong analytical and problem solving skills with a focus in mathematics. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in a Primary School
St Lawrence's CE Primary School
York, North Yorkshire
01.2022 - Current
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Maintained working knowledge of Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum and related guidance.
- Led parent and teacher meetings to discuss student attendance, attainment and behaviour.
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants and volunteers to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Prepared and delivered creative curriculum for children aged 6-7 and 9-10 in all curriculum subjects.
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Marked and provided constructive feedback on homework tasks and class projects.
- Organised and took part in school events, outings and activities happening during weekends and evenings.
- Safeguarded security of all students and intervened in cases of conflict between students.
- Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
- Identified SEN and gifted students to provide access to extra resources and services.
Cover Supervisor Secondary School
Todmorden High School
Todmorden, Calderdale
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Conferred with teachers to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Followed instructional plans and used a variety of educational approaches to enhance student learning in several subjects.
- Created email notifications, invitations and agendas for meetings, events and appointments.
- Acted as main contact for parents contacting the school.
- Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Supply Teacher
Academics
Halifax, Calderdale
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
- Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
- Helped resolve challenges and disagreements, displaying healthy conflict resolution.
- Used school-approved disciplinary methods to redirect disruptive behaviour.
- Monitored class engagement and worked to cultivate inclusive atmosphere for all students.
- Built rapport with students to provide top-quality instruction.
- Maintained records of daily work and left notes for lead teacher.
Teacher Trainee
Teamworks SCITT West Yorkshire
Halifax, Calderdale
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
- Instructed groups of students and directly mentored individuals in classroom setting.
- Balanced university-based study alongside daily teaching duties.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Helped students prepare for standardised tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Developed creative, varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
- Completed additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated planned topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
Social Media Assistant
Council of British Archaeology
York, North Yorkshire
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Reviewed posts to promote user interaction, increasing audience engagement for continued growth.
- Produced punchy, engaging posts encouraging maximum user interaction.
- Oversaw day-to-day management of social media accounts across twitter, instagram and facebook.
- Researched, interviewed, edited and posted for a self started project #HumansOfArchaology.
- Used storytelling abilities to create hype and engagement around events for the Festival of Archaeology.
- Scheduled social media content strategically to achieve maximum reach and impressions.
Education
PGCE - Primary with Mathematics
Teamworks SCITT West Yorkshire
Halifax 09/2020 - 07/2021
Master of Arts - Cultural Heritage Management
University of York
York 09/2018 - 07/2019
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
University of York
York 09/2015 - 07/2018
A-Levels - Mathematics, English Literature, Art
Greenhead College
Huddersfield, Kirklees 09/2012 - 07/2014
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Dual Science, French, Art, RE, Textiles
Calder High School
Mytholmroyd, Calderdale 09/2007 - 07/2012
Skills
- Creative lesson planning and engagement techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Proficient Microsoft Outlook skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Public speaking
- Social media proficiency
Languages
English
Native
French
Beginner
Timeline
Teacher in a Primary School
St Lawrence's CE Primary School
01.2022 - Current
Cover Supervisor Secondary School
Todmorden High School
11.2021 - 12.2021
Supply Teacher
Academics
09.2021 - 11.2021
Teacher Trainee
Teamworks SCITT West Yorkshire
09.2020 - 07.2021
Social Media Assistant
Council of British Archaeology
05.2019 - 08.2020
PGCE - Primary with Mathematics
Teamworks SCITT West Yorkshire
09/2020 - 07/2021
Master of Arts - Cultural Heritage Management
University of York
09/2018 - 07/2019
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
University of York
09/2015 - 07/2018
A-Levels - Mathematics, English Literature, Art
Greenhead College
09/2012 - 07/2014
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Dual Science, French, Art, RE, Textiles
Calder High School
09/2007 - 07/2012
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