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Gayle Gilbody

Telford,Shropshire

Summary

Organised, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-orientated and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Possessing excellent memory and aptitude for calculations. Self-motivated individual offering excellent skills in guest relations and upselling products and services. Engaging Waiter with ability to articulate and help customers make menu choices. Excellent issue resolution and customer service skills.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work history

The Trinity Federation
Worfield, Shropshire

Higher level teaching assistant
04.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
  • Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.

The Trinity Federation
Worfield, Shropshire

Primary class teacher
04.2014 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
  • Supervised sports, excursions and other extra-curricular activities.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.

Self employed
Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Manager at Galaxy Dance and Gymnastics Club
03.2011 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Scheduled staff to meet customer needs and achieve safe facility coverage whilst remaining under budget.
  • Increased regular and long-term bookings by marketing facilities on social media channels.
  • Advised customers of schedule changes in advance, enabling alternative arrangement planning.
  • Sent invoices to facility customers for prompt payment and processing.

Alveley Primary School
Alveley, Shropshire

Teaching assistant in primary school
01.2013 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
  • Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.

Shropshire Council
Broseley/Sheriffhales/Telford, Shropshire

Class teacher
09.2005 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.

Various
Telford/Bridgnorth/Wolverhampton/Shrewsbury, West midlands

Various Temp work
06.1999 - 09.2003

Job overview

During my years studying I also had a number of temporary, short term employments to support myself financially.

These were:

Cinema usher, Home carer, Youth play leader, Production line operative, Administrator, Bartender and Cleaner.

Education

University College Worcester
Worcester, Worcestershire

PGCE from Primary Education
01.2004 - 07.2005

University overview

University College Worcester
Worcester, Worcestershire

Foundation Degree in Science from Sport Science
09.1999 - 07.2002

University overview

Bridgnorth Endowed School
Bridgnorth, Shropshire

A-Levels from PE, RE, English Literature
09.1997 - 06.1999

University overview

Bridgnorth Endowed School
Bridgnorth, Shropshire

GCSEs from Maths, English, Science, DT, RE, Sociology, Food Technology, German.
09.1992 - 07.1997

University overview

Skills

Organised

Punctual

Good communicator

Team player

Effective decision maker

Active listener

Good attention to detail

Patient

Problem solver

Computer literate

Open minded

strong work ethic

Honest



Timeline

Higher level teaching assistant
The Trinity Federation
04.2023 - 08.2023
Primary class teacher
The Trinity Federation
04.2014 - 08.2021
Teaching assistant in primary school
Alveley Primary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Manager at Galaxy Dance and Gymnastics Club
Self employed
03.2011 - 09.2015
Class teacher
Shropshire Council
09.2005 - 04.2011
University College Worcester
PGCE from Primary Education
01.2004 - 07.2005
University College Worcester
Foundation Degree in Science from Sport Science
09.1999 - 07.2002
Various Temp work
Various
06.1999 - 09.2003
Bridgnorth Endowed School
A-Levels from PE, RE, English Literature
09.1997 - 06.1999
Bridgnorth Endowed School
GCSEs from Maths, English, Science, DT, RE, Sociology, Food Technology, German.
09.1992 - 07.1997
Gayle Gilbody