EMMA LOUISE BLAIKIE
Macclesfield,Cheshire
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in communication and teamwork, pedagogy, and learning theories. Skilled in lesson planning and adaptation, student assessment, and the use of educational technology to enhance learning experiences. Demonstrates critical thinking and proactive safeguarding to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. Committed to fostering student success through innovative teaching methods and continuous professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health Care assistant
Ashfields Care home
2021.07 - 2025.07
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Implemented safeguarding policies.
PGCE Placement (KS1)
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
2025.03 - 2025.06
- Teaching daily a range of subjects across the Year 2 curriculum.
- Building relationships with the children and the staff.
- Marking and assessing children's work.
- Being involved in KS1 and KS2 SATS.
- Planning fun and engaging lessons.
- Taking part in extracurricular activities: own reading club.
- Safeguarding awareness and implementation.
PGCE Placement (EYFS)
Upton Priory Primary School
2025.02 - 2025.03
- Working with children during choosing time.
- Delivering lesson plans tailored to the needs of early years learners.
- Looking through the EYFS curriculum with professionals.
- Sensory and motor skills.
- Outdoor learning.
PGCE Placement (Inclusion)
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
2025.01 - 2025.02
- Working in Year 6 observing strategies used to help children with SEN.
- Looking through SEN plans including EHCP's and first concerns.
- Going into the Language Lab and working with children who are not yet in mainstream classrooms and need extra support.
- Marking and assessing work.
- Working 1-1 with a child who needed emotional support.
PGCE Placement (KS2)
Upton Priory Primary School
2024.10 - 2025.01
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Took part in a Forest - school club, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Prepared stimulating classroom display (Forest school display).
Volunteer
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
2023.09 - 2023.09
- Observing teaching practice.
- Assisting children with their work.
- Speaking to professionals about teaching.
- Gaining experience in the classroom.
Kitchen assistant
Ashfields Care Home
2016.09 - 2021.07
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Combined Arts / Humanities / Social studies
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool 2021.10 - 2024.07
A Level's - History, English, and Health and Social Care.
All Hallows Catholic College
Maaclesfield 2019.09 - 2021.07
GCSEs -
All Hallows Catholic College
Macclesfield, Cheshire East 2014.09 - 2019.07
PGCE with QTS - Primary Education (3-11)
The University of Manchester/ Teach Cheshire
Manchester/ Cheshire 2024.09 - 2025.09
Skills
- Communication and teamwork
- Pedagogy and learning theories
- Lesson planning and adaptation
- Student assessment and reports
- Educational technology
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Proactive safeguarding
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Reading
- Gym
- Sustainability and outdoor learning
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PGCE Placement (KS1)
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
2025.03 - 2025.06
PGCE Placement (EYFS)
Upton Priory Primary School
2025.02 - 2025.03
PGCE Placement (Inclusion)
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
2025.01 - 2025.02
PGCE Placement (KS2)
Upton Priory Primary School
2024.10 - 2025.01
PGCE with QTS - Primary Education (3-11)
The University of Manchester/ Teach Cheshire
2024.09 - 2025.09
Volunteer
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
2023.09 - 2023.09
Bachelor Degree - Combined Arts / Humanities / Social studies
Liverpool Hope University
2021.10 - 2024.07
Health Care assistant
Ashfields Care home
2021.07 - 2025.07
A Level's - History, English, and Health and Social Care.
All Hallows Catholic College
2019.09 - 2021.07
Kitchen assistant
Ashfields Care Home
2016.09 - 2021.07
GCSEs -
All Hallows Catholic College
2014.09 - 2019.07