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Emma Piper

Hornchurch,Essex

Summary

Respected, passionate teacher with history of facilitating student learning. Adapts to students' needs to deliver top-quality Psychology lessons. Organised and dependable leader who is keen to seek out new roles and responsibilities outside of a typical educational setting. A dedicated individual who possess enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of Psychology/ Teacher of Psychology

Chadwell Heath Academy
Romford, Essex
09.2011 - Current
  • Teaching and delivering engaging lessons of all areas of the syllabus of A Level Psychology to year 12 & year 13 students, such areas include Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology and Biopsychology.
  • Planning teaching resources/materials and organising schemes of work and curriculum maps.
  • Assessing student's formative understanding with frequent assessments ensuring they are fully prepared for their A Level examinations.
  • Leading, by example, a team of 3 other teachers to ensure a high standard of effective teaching and strong assessment for learning, including monitoring performance via performance management.
  • Highlighting departments strengths and weaknesses via data collaboration and analysis.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
  • Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's performance and behaviour at school.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
  • Being heavily involved in the pastoral process as a form tutor, guiding year 13 students with their UCAS Applications and/or apprenticeship opportunities.
  • Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured an inclusive learning environment.
  • Working on numerous tasks simultaneously to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining student's welfare and academic success as paramount.


Learning support assistant

The Avenue Primary School
Manor Park
09.2009 - 07.2010
  • Supported children with special educational needs on a one-to-one basis, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
  • Communicated with teachers, parents and caregivers to report on student progress and challenges.
  • Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
  • Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behaviour with compassion and emotional intelligence.

Education

Professional Graduate Certificate of Education -

University of East London
London
09.2010 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of East London
London
09.2006 - 06.2009

A Levels - Psychology, History, Health and Social Care, General Studies

Havering Sixth Form College
09.2004 - 07.2006

GCSEs - English Literature and Language, Maths, History, French, Physical Education, ICT, Art

Sanders Draper School
Hornchurch
09.1999 - 07.2004

Skills

From my role as Teacher and Head of Department I have earned and developed the following skills of;

  • Proactive leadership
  • Exceptional communication
  • Organisation of an extremely high standard and working in a pressurised environment to tight deadlines
  • Pupil achievement assessment & measurement
  • Department development planning & strategic planning
  • People Management
  • Performance Management & classroom management
  • Public speaking
  • Exam preparation and marking
  • Special education needs knowledge
  • Reflective practice
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures & crisis intervention
  • Monitoring and mentoring skills
  • Cultural awareness due to the diversity of the pupils I teach

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Psychology/ Teacher of Psychology

Chadwell Heath Academy
09.2011 - Current

Professional Graduate Certificate of Education -

University of East London
09.2010 - 07.2011

Learning support assistant

The Avenue Primary School
09.2009 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of East London
09.2006 - 06.2009

A Levels - Psychology, History, Health and Social Care, General Studies

Havering Sixth Form College
09.2004 - 07.2006

GCSEs - English Literature and Language, Maths, History, French, Physical Education, ICT, Art

Sanders Draper School
09.1999 - 07.2004
Emma Piper