Ensara Bala
Kilburn
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a proven track record in strategic planning and leadership. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills, resourcefulness, and reliability, consistently delivering results under pressure. Fluent in English and Albanian, leveraging bilingual communication skills to enhance team building and problem-solving capabilities. Committed to fostering a positive attitude and creative solutions while maintaining patience and calmness in challenging situations. Aspires to further develop expertise in time management and self-initiative to drive success in future endeavours.
Enthusiastic and motivated eager to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. Applies excellent time management skills to complete accurate and thorough work. Prepared to learn and support team, taking on new challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Verbal Behaviour Tutor
The Avenue School
London
08.2025 - Current
- Experience in delivering and teaching Skinner's analysis of Verbal Behaviour to support language development.
- Implemented personalised behaviour intervention plans to reduce behaviours of concern and increase functional communication.
- Supported in the development of Manding, tacting, intraverbals, imitations and echoics using evidence-based VB methods as well as collecting data for the relevant skills.
- Collected and analysed behavioural data to track progress and refine intervention techniques.
- Worked with families to generalise skills across settings and maintain consistency in behaviour strategies at home.
- Collaborated with speech and language therapists and Occupational therapists.
- Thrived in dynamic environments requiring flexibility , patience and creative problem solving.
- Leadership and guidance, taking initiative in supporting new staff and sharing best practices in behaviour support and communication strategies.
Verbal Behaviour Assistant
The Avenue School
London
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Experience in working with children in a 1 to 1 setting with children who have Autism, ADHD and Global developmental delay aged 4 to 16.
- Managing challenging behaviour whilst adhering to the schools safeguarding procedures.
- Working alongside class teachers and tutors to implement individualised learning plans ensuring students received personalised attention to meet their academic and developmental needs.
- Facilitating engaging and inclusive learning, whether that be individually with a child or during group sessions.
- Knowledge in implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in teaching to support learning as well as behaviour management.
- Worked with families, teachers, tutors, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists to provide the best approach and ensure the strategies implemented in school were also applied at home.
- Experienced in supporting communication for both verbal and non-verbal children using tools such as PECS, Makaton, and AAC devices to promote functional and accessible communication.
- Foster social and play skills. Facilitate peer interactions and model appropriate social behaviours. Use structured play and group activities to develop turn-taking, joint attention, and cooperative play.
SEN TA
REESON education
London
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Worked with children aged 4 to 16 who have autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties.
- Used various behaviour management techniques depending on the child's needs whilst adhering to safeguarding procedures.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to develop personalised learning plans for students.
- Encouraged active participation in class discussions, enhancing communication skills among SEN students.
- Created visually engaging materials to facilitate comprehension amongst SEN students.
- Supervised outdoor activities to ensure safety whilst promoting social interaction amongst peers.
- Worked proactively with multidisciplinary team members to implement effective strategies for individual learners' needs.
- Established strong rapport with pupils, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and empathy.
- Observed student behaviours and reported observations to relevant staff aiding early intervention efforts.
Tutor
Nora Beqiri
09.2020 - 05.2025
- Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
- Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one academic support in core subjects including English, Maths, and Science, tailored to the student’s age and learning level.
- Monitored progress through informal assessments and adjusted strategies to meet the student’s evolving needs.
- Communicated regularly with the parents and provided updates of the child's progress.
- Used creative and interactive teaching methods to keep sessions motivating and aligned with the child’s interests.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers, aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum.
Education
Upper Second Class Honours - Psychology
Kings College London
United KingdomA-Levels -
Harris Academy St Johns Wood
United KingdomGCSEs -
Harris Academy St Johns Wood
United KingdomSkills
- Time management
- Self-initiative
- Communication Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Patience and resilience
- Creativity in teaching
- Team building
- Bilingual - fluent in English and Albanian
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Friendly and personable
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Adaptable
- Reliable
- Organisational skills
- Positive Attitude
- Learning styles adaptability
- Behaviour management techniques
Additional Information
References are available upon request
Timeline
Verbal Behaviour Tutor
The Avenue School
08.2025 - Current
Verbal Behaviour Assistant
The Avenue School
01.2025 - 07.2025
SEN TA
REESON education
10.2022 - 12.2024
Tutor
Nora Beqiri
09.2020 - 05.2025
Upper Second Class Honours - Psychology
Kings College London
A-Levels -
Harris Academy St Johns Wood
GCSEs -
Harris Academy St Johns Wood