Emma Scholes
Summary
Dedicated professional known for being a hard worker with excellent organisational skills and resilience. Demonstrates the ability to use own initiative and adapt flexibly to changing environments. Resourceful and equipped with a sense of humour, aiming to leverage these skills in a dynamic role that values innovation and adaptability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Additional needs tutor/ LAC
Targeted Provision
2021.03 - 2024.04
- Worked with the Team Around the Child to understand barriers and identify the young person’s interests and targets. We build education and re-engagement packages around these interests and encourage young people to take ownership of their provision. I taught 1:1 online or in homes, children primary and secondary age who are not currently in school for a variety of reasons.
Self-employed play therapist
Sunflower Play Therapy
2022.09 - 2023.01
- I was recently self-employed play therapist providing 1:1 Support for children in need of Early help for Warwickshire counselling centre/Sycamore counselling.
Associate teacher
Oxfordshire Hospital School
2022.03 - 2022.09
- I am tutoring secondary aged children with mental health needs for the outreach department and personalising the curriculum to meet their needs, with the view they will return to their home schools when ready.
Associate teacher
Oxfordshire Hospital School
2020.01 - 2020.03
- I was part of the outreach department teaching children 1:1 in their homes or schools, who had medical needs. I taught a variety ages across the curriculum at primary and secondary level and worked closely with parents and their home school. Unfortunately, this job was cut short due to the covid-19 crisis.
Individual Tutor/supply basis
Complementary Education Academy (Northamptonshire CC)
2019.10 - 2020.03
- I taught disaffected children who are no longer in mainstream or attend part time. Maximising the educational opportunities for pupils excluded, or at risk from exclusion from schools. I teach, support, and promote the philosophy and development of inclusion to pupils. I deliver a specialist support teaching service to schools, parents, and children in accordance with the aims of the service.
Year 6 Primary Maths Support Teacher
Hamilton Trust
Oxford
2017.09 - 2019.05
- My last job was working for the education charity, Hamilton Trust in Oxford, I was based at Orchard Meadow in Blackbird Leys teaching year 6 children who are below age related expectations, in Maths in the afternoons, three times a week. I am a qualified primary teacher and a Maths Specialist, I planned and taught my own interventions based on gaps in learning given by the class teacher. I also pre-teach where necessary to give them a greater understanding in their lessons. I monitored their progress using target tracker.
Primary Supply Teacher
2016.09 - 2017.07
- I covered in a range of primary schools for emergency supply.
- I taught a variety of year groups. Both key stage one and two.
- I completed a long term placement in the summer term where I was responsible for planning and teaching a class of year 5 children part time.
Special Educational Needs Support Service Teacher (SENSS)
2013.09 - 2016.07
- I taught children (11-19) with communication and interaction difficulties- mainly autism.
- I had to plan an alternative curriculum for these children that could not access mainstream lessons without support. This was mainly for Maths as it is my specialism but also English and other curriculum subjects.
- I lead a team of Teaching Assistants and planned work for them in order to support the students.
- I held annual reviews annually to update Education health care plans.
- I was responsible for performance management for my team of teaching assistants.
- I liaised with class teachers to plan work and support their students to access their lessons.
Year 3/4 Class Teacher with TLR
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Bicester
2012.09 - 2013.07
- Maths co-ordinator
- TLR for curriculum leader. I had to monitor all teacher’s subject leadership and help them update policies and lead their subjects effectively.
- Planned the curriculum and taught a mixed class of year 3/4 children.
- Phase leader for year 3 and 4 class teachers.
- I ran a lunchtime Maths club for KS2 children.
KS2 Class Teacher
Bayards Hill Primary School
Barton, Oxford
2008.09 - 2012.07
- Planned the curriculum and taught year 3 and 4 classes over the course of four years.
- I had a temporary TLR as Maths co-ordinator.
- I had a variety of extra responsibilities such as Extended Schools co-ordinator.
- I was supported to complete my Masters in Education at this school.
- I ran an after school Maths club for gifted and talented pupils.
KS1 Teacher
Glebe Primary School
Kenton, Harrow
2005.09 - 2008.07
- Planned the curriculum and taught year 1 and 2.
- Administered and marked KS1 SATS.
- Worked within a humanities faculty
- I ran a yoga club and reading club.
KS2 Teacher
Hillingdon Primary School
Hillingdon Middlesex
2004.09 - 2005.07
- Started NQT year
- Taught and planned the curriculum for a year 4 class.
HR assistant
Arcadia Group
Oxford Circus, London
2001.08 - 2003.03
- Streamlined HR procedures, boosting productivity and efficiency within the team.
- Provided administrative support for the HR officers, training team and payroll department.
- Managed employee benefits packages, enhancing job satisfaction and loyalty amongst staff members.
- Liaised closely with other departments for effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Ran assessment centres for candidates into the stores.
- Took notes during displinary procedures for staff.
Sales Assistant
London Zoo
Camden Town, City of London
2000.06 - 2000.09
- Delivered exceptional after-sales service, encouraging repeat business.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
- Monitored trends in consumer behaviour with keen attention to detail.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
Retail Assistant
Madame Tussauds
Marylebone, City of Westminster
1999.07 - 2000.04
- Collaborated with store manager to identify fast-selling products and restock accordingly.
- Resolved customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Handled transactions, maintaining accurate till records.
- Maintained clean shop floor, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Ensured visual merchandising standards with regular display updates.
- Managed the queue outside the store when needed liaising with a variety of tourists and UK nationals.
Sales Assistant/Customer liaison Assistant
Argos
Harrow, Greater London
1996.04 - 1998.09
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours, particularly on customer services. I also resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences, in my role as customer liaison officer.
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
Education
Diploma - Play Therapy (level 7)
Certificate - Therapeutic play (level 7)
Leeds Beckett University
PGCert - Maths Specialist Teacher (MaST)
University of Reading
Reading 2011.09 - 2013.08
MA - Education
Oxford Brookes University
PGCE - Primary
Brunel University
BSc - Psychology(Hons)
Southampton University
Skills
- Hard worker
- Good organisational skills
- Resilient
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexible
- Sense of humour
- Resourceful
Timeline
Self-employed play therapist
Sunflower Play Therapy
2022.09 - 2023.01
Associate teacher
Oxfordshire Hospital School
2022.03 - 2022.09
Additional needs tutor/ LAC
Targeted Provision
2021.03 - 2024.04
Associate teacher
Oxfordshire Hospital School
2020.01 - 2020.03
Individual Tutor/supply basis
Complementary Education Academy (Northamptonshire CC)
2019.10 - 2020.03
Year 6 Primary Maths Support Teacher
Hamilton Trust
2017.09 - 2019.05
Primary Supply Teacher
2016.09 - 2017.07
Special Educational Needs Support Service Teacher (SENSS)
2013.09 - 2016.07
Year 3/4 Class Teacher with TLR
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
2012.09 - 2013.07
PGCert - Maths Specialist Teacher (MaST)
University of Reading
2011.09 - 2013.08
KS2 Class Teacher
Bayards Hill Primary School
2008.09 - 2012.07
KS1 Teacher
Glebe Primary School
2005.09 - 2008.07
KS2 Teacher
Hillingdon Primary School
2004.09 - 2005.07
HR assistant
Arcadia Group
2001.08 - 2003.03
Sales Assistant
London Zoo
2000.06 - 2000.09
Retail Assistant
Madame Tussauds
1999.07 - 2000.04
Sales Assistant/Customer liaison Assistant
Argos
1996.04 - 1998.09
Certificate - Therapeutic play (level 7)
Leeds Beckett University
MA - Education
Oxford Brookes University
PGCE - Primary
Brunel University
BSc - Psychology(Hons)
Southampton University