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
2011.09 - 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
2009.09 - 2010.07
- 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 2010.09 - 2011.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of East London
London 2006.09 - 2009.06
A Levels - Psychology, History, Health and Social Care, General Studies
Havering Sixth Form College
2004.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - English Literature and Language, Maths, History, French, Physical Education, ICT, Art
Sanders Draper School
Hornchurch 1999.09 - 2004.07
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
2011.09 - Current
Professional Graduate Certificate of Education -
University of East London
2010.09 - 2011.07
Learning support assistant
The Avenue Primary School
2009.09 - 2010.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of East London
2006.09 - 2009.06
A Levels - Psychology, History, Health and Social Care, General Studies
Havering Sixth Form College
2004.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - English Literature and Language, Maths, History, French, Physical Education, ICT, Art
Sanders Draper School
1999.09 - 2004.07