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Elizabeth Paula Emerson

Gateshead,Tyne and Wear

Summary

A dedicated education professional with extensive experience in visual impairment, pupil engagement and personalised learning strategies. Proficient in Braille, Science, English and Music teaching, literacy promotion, and the utilisation of educational software to enhance student learning outcomes. Skilled in classroom management, behavioural management, and special education support, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. Expertise in curriculum understanding and bespoke education programme delivery such as Touch-typing and Braille with a strong focus on social emotional learning and safeguarding policy knowledge. Committed to fostering positive reinforcement techniques and delivering tailored intervention strategies to support diverse learner needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Specialist Sensor Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Gateshead Council
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
09.2023 - Current
  • Analyse the impact of vision loss on learning, language development, mobility, independent living and social skills.
  • Enhance the practice of support/ teaching staff regarding visual impairment through specialist coaching and out of hours training programs.
  • Deliver differentiated lessons 1:1 to accommodate varied learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension.
  • Implement special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for students with Visual impairment.
  • Collaborated within a multi-agency framework to promote inclusion and access.
  • Attended parent-teacher meetings providing additional insight into individual pupils mental health and academic performance.
  • Supporting along side Qualified teachers of visual impairment and multiagency professionals in the development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, improving personalised support.

Teaching assistant VI

Newcastle City Council
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
10.2008 - 08.2023
  • Assisted the daily running of an Additionally Resourced Centre (ARC) within Gosforth Academy.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Offered one-on-one mentoring to struggling students.
  • Provided modified resources and Braille to improved academic performance.
  • Managed and invigilated JOC examinations at level 3 for both GCSE and A-Level. Using standard, modified and Brailed papers.
  • Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the unit, such as timetabling and staff training.
  • Facilitated the process of annual reviews and EHCP, reporting on progress while setting future targets.
  • Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated active learning environments with specialist teaching aids including modified resources.
  • Led small group sessions enhancing focus on challenging topics.

Education

GCSEs Math and English - Education

Heworth Grange Comprehensive School
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

CACHE Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Education

Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne

CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Education

Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne

NCFE CACHE Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in school - Education

Learning College Huddersfield
Newcastle upon Tyne

Deafblind Intervenor - Education

Sensory Link UK ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne

Unified English Braille - Education

Scottish Qualifications Authority
Scotland

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Personalised learning strategies
  • Exam invigilating
  • English language and literature
  • Behavioural Management
  • Classroom management
  • Learning facilitation
  • Special education support
  • Student record keeping
  • Student behaviour management
  • Literacy understanding
  • Exam preparation
  • Child safeguarding
  • Pastoral care
  • Safeguarding policy knowledge
  • Bespoke education programme delivery

Affiliations

  • Music: I am a accomplished musician and currently hold the position of Solo Euphonium for a community wind band and a full concert band. I have always relished the opportunity to join the music departments within my host schools to assist with their extra curricular concerts and performances.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Specialist Sensor Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Gateshead Council
09.2023 - Current

Teaching assistant VI

Newcastle City Council
10.2008 - 08.2023

GCSEs Math and English - Education

Heworth Grange Comprehensive School

CACHE Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Education

Newcastle College

CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Education

Newcastle College

NCFE CACHE Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in school - Education

Learning College Huddersfield

Deafblind Intervenor - Education

Sensory Link UK ltd

Unified English Braille - Education

Scottish Qualifications Authority
Elizabeth Paula Emerson