Falak Aslam
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Trainee primary school teacher studying Primary Education at university, with placement experience across Key Stages 1 and 2. I am currently working in retail, developing strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills. Committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing through engaging and inclusive teaching.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Primary School Enrichment Programme
Elliott Hudson College
- Attended a primary school weekly as part of a college enrichment programme
- Supported children during reading sessions through one-to-one and small-group work
- Read aloud to pupils across different year groups
- Developed early experience working with children in an educational setting
Phase 1 Teaching Placement
Low Road Music Federation
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Teaching responsibility- 50% of timetable
- Supported pupils in small group work and led daily starter and plenary activities during the initial weeks of placement.
- Progressively took on full class teaching responsibilities, planning and delivering lessons with positive feedback given.
- Built strong relationships with pupils and staff, fostering a calm, purposeful and engaging classroom environment.
- Applied praise based behaviour management, differentiation and scaffolding to support all learners effectively.
- Used assessment for learning strategies to identify and address misconceptions, improving children's understanding.
- Marked and collated assessment data, contributing to informed teaching decisions and reflecting on practice for continuous improvement.
- Responded proactively to feedback, refining questioning, modelling and lesson delivery techniques.
Phase 2 Teaching Placement
Park Road Junior and Infant School
- Teaching responsibility- 60% of timetable
- Supported pupils in small groups and led starter and plenary activities before taking on full class teaching responsibilities.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons, differentiating tasks to meet varying ability levels and using assessment data to inform teaching.
- Developed and applied behaviour management strategies, ensuring smooth classroom transitions and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Used effective questioning techniques and strategies such as lollypop sticks to actively engage all pupils and encourage participation.
- Provided timely feedback in line with the schools marking policy, addressing misconceptions and supporting pupil progress.
- Incorporated CPD and classroom observations into lesson planning, including phonics, literacy and figurative language activities.
- Built strong relationships with pupils, fostering a supportive environment where children felt confident to contribute their ideas and make mistakes.
Phase 3 Teaching Placement
Morley Victoria Primary School
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Teaching responsibility- 80% of timetable
- Took full responsibility for the classroom, planning and delivering all lessons throughout the school day.
- Consolidated teaching skills, building confidence in lesson delivery, behaviour management, and classroom routines.
- Developed expertise in teaching phonics using the Bug Club phonics scheme, ensuring pupils made measurable progress.
- Built strong relationships with pupils and staff, creating a supportive classroom environment where children felt confident to ask questions and participate.
- Applied differentiation and assessment strategies to meet individual learning needs and support all pupils effectively.
- Provided feedback and marked work in line with school policy, using insights to inform future planning and teaching.
- Encouraged pupil engagement and active participation, fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
Education
BEd - Primary Education (5–11)
Leeds Beckett University
09.2023 -
Elliott Hudson College
09.2021 - 07.2023
GCSEs
Dixons Unity High School
09.2016 - 07.2023
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident using computers and educational technology
- Patient, supportive, and approachable with children
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phase 3 Teaching Placement
Morley Victoria Primary School
10.2025 - 12.2025
Phase 1 Teaching Placement
Low Road Music Federation
03.2024 - 05.2024
BEd - Primary Education (5–11)
Leeds Beckett University
09.2023 -
Elliott Hudson College
09.2021 - 07.2023
GCSEs
Dixons Unity High School
09.2016 - 07.2023
Primary School Enrichment Programme
Elliott Hudson College
Phase 2 Teaching Placement
Park Road Junior and Infant School