Esther Ajayi
Rainham,Havering
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in curriculum development, teaching innovation, and student engagement. Skilled in applying diverse learning styles and accommodating special needs while motivating pupils to achieve their potential. Experienced in child protection, progress monitoring, and parent collaboration. Proven educational leadership and adaptability foster inclusive learning environments that promote academic growth and personal development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Subject Lead of Religious Education
Harris Academy Riverside
Purfleet, Thurrock
09.2021 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect for diverse viewpoints.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic achievement.
- Cultivated love of RE in students by implementing engaging lesson plans.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects.
- Coordinated intervention groups for exam preparation success.
- Developed tailored teaching materials to accommodate various learning styles.
- Prepared students effectively for public examinations, ensuring high pass rate.
- Analysed and interpreted data to monitor individual student progress.
- Celebrated academic successes and implemented interventions to meet all targets.
- Supported intellectual curiosity with consistent student access to research tools and databases.
- Reported progress to parents in line with school policy.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
Learning Support Assistant
Harris Academy Riverside
Purfleet, Thurrock
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, contributing towards administrative efficiency.
- Helped organise after-school clubs, enriching extracurricular offering of the school.
- Collaborated with teachers for development of effective learning plans.
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Assisted in creating lesson materials, improving educational effectiveness.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Aided in the delivery of lessons, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
- Adapted teaching approach according to students' unique needs, achieving better comprehension.
- Developed tailored learning plans for individualised student progression.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 09.2016 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Philosophy & Ethics, English Language, Chemistry
St Edwards Church of England Sixth Form Academy
Romford 09.2014 - 07.2016
GCSEs -
Eastbrook Comprehensive School
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham 09.2009 - 07.2014
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Teaching innovation
- Learning styles application
- Pupil motivation
- Special needs accommodation
- Flexible and adaptive
- Educational leadership
- Progress monitoring
- Effectively work with parents
- Student engagement
- Child protection and safeguarding
- Curriculum Development
Certification
QTS - NIOTT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Subject Lead of Religious Education
Harris Academy Riverside
09.2021 - Current
Learning Support Assistant
Harris Academy Riverside
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Nottingham
09.2016 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Philosophy & Ethics, English Language, Chemistry
St Edwards Church of England Sixth Form Academy
09.2014 - 07.2016
GCSEs -
Eastbrook Comprehensive School
09.2009 - 07.2014