Ellie Hawkins
North Shields,North Tyneside
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher
Balliol Primary School
Longbenton, North Tyneside
2023.10 - 2024.08
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Adhered strictly to the National Curriculum whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
Teaching assistant
Thomas Bewick School
West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
Support worker
Direct payments
Hepscott, Northumberland
2017.03 - 2020.08
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
Domestic Violence worker (Volunteer)
Impact Family services
South Shields, South Tyneside
2015.02 - 2017.08
- Facilitated support groups for children affected by domestic violence to enhance self-esteem.
- Conducted one-on-one assessments with children and parents to identify needs and experiences.
- Adhered to safeguarding procedures and participated in safeguarding training.
- Collaborated with professionals involved in the care of children and families.
Education
PGCE with QTS - Teaching
North Tyneside SCITT
North Tyneside 2021.08 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2014.09 - 2017.06
A-Levels -
Freman College
Buntingford, Hertfordshire 2012.09 - 2014.06
GCSEs -
Freman College
Buntingford, Hertfordshire 2011.09 - 2012.08
Skills
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- reliable and trustworthy
- Empathy for clients
- resilience in difficult situations
- Client assessment capabilities
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Mental health support
- Client advocacy
- Safeguarding policies
- Community integration strategies
- Client-Centred approach
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- I am an avid football fan and am currently a season ticket holder at Sunderland AFC.
- I love crafting and trying new crafts. I particularly enjoy using my cricut machine and crocheting.
- I enjoy walking and take my dog and daughter on many walks exploring different places.
Timeline
Teacher
Balliol Primary School
2023.10 - 2024.08
PGCE with QTS - Teaching
North Tyneside SCITT
2021.08 - 2022.06
Teaching assistant
Thomas Bewick School
2020.09 - 2021.08
Support worker
Direct payments
2017.03 - 2020.08
Domestic Violence worker (Volunteer)
Impact Family services
2015.02 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northumbria University
2014.09 - 2017.06
A-Levels -
Freman College
2012.09 - 2014.06
GCSEs -
Freman College
2011.09 - 2012.08