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Fiona Hutchings

Brighton,East Sussex

Summary

Dedicated educator focused on holistic child development. Expertise in curriculum design emphasising diversity and inclusion. Proficient in virtual teaching technologies and multimedia content creation, holding certifications in NCETM Maths and autism awareness. Strong background in vocabulary instruction, speech and language development, phonics, early reading, and history education.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Year 4 teacher and history lead

Queen's Park Primary School
Brighton, East Sussex
2024.09 - Current
  • Designed an inclusive history curriculum focusing on decolonisation for diverse student cohorts.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to implement modern, engaging cross-curricular projects enhancing 'irresistible' learning experiences.
  • Reviewed data with fellow educators to develop targeted instructional strategies addressing student learning objectives.
  • Improved student success by balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate varying academic levels.
  • Contributed to a funded project to design effective vocabulary instruction which could be shared with partner schools.
  • Managed behaviour issues by implementing effective support strategies.

Year 1 teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
Brighton, East Sussex
2022.09 - 2024.08
  • Developed engaging lesson plans based on modern educational theories to enhance student learning.
  • Coordinated school trips, facilitating cultural exposure through fundraising initiatives.
  • Utilised ICT tools to create interactive classroom experiences, increasing student engagement.
  • Collaborated with special education professionals to support SEN pupils effectively.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management practices.
  • Boosted reading comprehension and phonics skills using innovative teaching strategies.
  • Completed ECT course, achieving full qualification.

Trainee Teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
2021.09 - 2022.08

Completed SCITT placement in Year 2, collaborating effectively with another teacher.

Conducted term placement in Year 5, delivering lessons at Stanford Junior School.

  • Collaborated with colleagues for the development of effective lesson plans.

Teaching Assistant

Queen's Park Primary School
Brighton
2017.02 - 2021.09
  • Specialised in Speech and Language interventions for pupils with communication disorders.
  • Prepared progress reports for each pupil, ensuring compliance with speech therapists.
  • Contributed to daily lesson planning and delivery to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Tutored readers, improving fluency and comprehension skills.
  • Delivered daily phonics interventions targeting SEN children to boost literacy.

Teaching Assistant

St Luke's Primary School
Brighton
2016.09 - 2017.02
  • Delivered one-to-one and group interventions in reading, phonics, maths, and English.
  • Implemented Fischer Family Reading Trust interventions to enhance literacy outcomes.
  • Created visual aids and classroom displays to support SEN learners.
  • Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

DJ and radio presenter

Freelance
Brighton , East Sussex
2008.08 - 2016.08
  • Specialised in music curation for diverse events and local radio.
  • Deejayed large-scale Pride and festival events alongside artists including Britney Spears and The XX.
  • Fostered a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ community.
  • Maintained high performance standards under pressure in busy environments.

Education

PGCE - QTS

School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
2001.04 - /2022

BA (hons) - Primary Education 5-11 Years

The Open University
2021-05

NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching And Learning in Schools

Portslade Aldridge Community College
2017-06

A Levels -

Farnham College
2005-05

National Diploma - Media Studies

Guildford College
2003-05

11 GCSE's A*-C

Eggars School
2002-05

Skills

  • Diversity awareness education
  • Audiovisual equipment operation
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) student support
  • Communication training
  • Virtual classroom technology
  • Autism awareness training
  • Microsoft Office literacy
  • Multimedia content creation

Accomplishments

  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Autism in the Early Years
  • Makaton Levels 1&2
  • Talk Boost Levels 1&2
  • Dyslexia Awareness
  • Fisher Family Reading Scheme
  • Planning and Delivering NHS Speech Plans
  • Communication in Print training
  • Develpmental Language Disorder training
  • Clicker 8 training

Affiliations

  • Fundraising and volunteering for Amos Trust which supports families in Gaza.
  • Open minds Anti Racist Book Club
  • Safeguarding advisor at LGBTQ+ venue Revenge

Timeline

Year 4 teacher and history lead

Queen's Park Primary School
2024.09 - Current

Year 1 teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
2022.09 - 2024.08

Trainee Teacher

Queen's Park Primary School
2021.09 - 2022.08

Teaching Assistant

Queen's Park Primary School
2017.02 - 2021.09

Teaching Assistant

St Luke's Primary School
2016.09 - 2017.02

DJ and radio presenter

Freelance
2008.08 - 2016.08

PGCE - QTS

School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
2001.04 - /2022

BA (hons) - Primary Education 5-11 Years

The Open University

NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching And Learning in Schools

Portslade Aldridge Community College

A Levels -

Farnham College

National Diploma - Media Studies

Guildford College

11 GCSE's A*-C

Eggars School
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