Ellie Mcevoy
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
1:1 teacher / teacher assistant
Liverpool City Council
01.2022 - 01.2024
- helped a young boy with autism integrate into the classroom and socialise with other children.
- supported a group of lower-ability children and additional needs children with maths and English outside the classroom e.g. phonics
- taught children a dance for their Christmas play that we practiced over couple of weeks
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Florence Melly Primary School
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
Care assistant
Alder Hey Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- paperwork for individual patients whilst the nurse took their heart rate, blood pressure, weight etc
- Was asked to create a power point of rules and pictures that a patient had asked for. The child would feel less nervous as they will feel in control.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Studies
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Psychology (conversion)
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 09.2024 -
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Ability to work pressure
- Self-motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
Future interests
My future interest lies in educational psychology because I am passionate about supporting neurodiversity. I am a part of that community myself, which I only recently discovered. I want to support others with their neurodiversity because I did not have the support until I found out as an adult.
Timeline
Master of Science - Psychology (conversion)
University of Liverpool
09.2024 -
1:1 teacher / teacher assistant
Liverpool City Council
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Studies
Edge Hill University
09.2019 - 06.2022
Teaching assistant in primary school
Florence Melly Primary School
07.2018 - 07.2018
Care assistant
Alder Hey Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2018
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