George Howell
Pinner,Hillingdon
Summary
Experienced in student support and focused on fostering academic success. Skilful in identifying individual educational needs and creating tailored plans to enhance learning outcomes. Talented at fostering positive relationships with students, facilitating clear communication and promoting engagement in academic activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student support assistant
Rooks Heath School
, Harrow
2025.09 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students for fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed administrative tasks, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations within the school premises.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students to foster harmonious relationships.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents and faculty for effective communication.
- Fostered an inclusive learning atmosphere by addressing diverse student needs sensitively and effectively.
- Enhanced overall student welfare with the implementation of regular mental health check-ins.
- Monitored student progress through consistent tracking and reporting methods, improving their overall performance levels.
- Guided students on career choices and further education opportunities, helping map out their futures accordingly.
- Supported implementation of new curriculum changes, resulting in smoother transitions for students.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to develop personalised learning plans for individual students' requirements.
- Liaised with parents and caregivers to discuss and implement strategies to improve students' attendance records.
- Communicated with students, parents and staff to resolve issues and address concerns promptly.
- Mentored students to identify skills and assets to maximise potential.
Lead Coach
Rugby Tots Watford
2017.03 - 2026.04
- Created safe learning environments minimising risk of injuries during practice sessions.
- Collaborated with other coaches to exchange best practices and strategies.
- Fostered a positive environment by promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.
Music teacher
Pinner High School
Pinner, Harrow
2025.01 - 2025.07
- Explored varied musical styles in lessons broadening student appreciation of diverse cultures and traditions.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay updated on latest pedagogical practices in music education, optimising teaching methodologies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents during parent-teacher meetings discussing progress reports thereby setting new goals for individual learners.
- Motivated students to achieve their best through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain focus on lessons whilst ensuring student safety and wellbeing.
- Encouraged peer collaboration amongst students during group projects enhancing teamwork skills.
- Provided pastoral support where needed creating an inclusive space for all learners.
- Maintained safe and positive learning environments for students to comfortably ask questions.
Higher level teaching assistant
Pinner High School
Pinner, Harrow
2023.07 - 2025.07
- Attended parent-teacher meetings providing additional insight into individual pupil performance.
- Provided pastoral care to students, fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
- Participated in teacher training sessions to keep abreast of educational trends and strategies.
- Facilitated small group sessions; aiding peer interaction and cooperative learning experiences.
- Promoted academic achievement through one-on-one support for struggling pupils.
- Encouraged independent learning by providing structured study guidance to pupils.
- Helped organise extracurricular activities enhancing student enrichment outside the classroom setting.
- Delivered differentiated instruction to accommodate varied learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension.
- Aided in the development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, improving personalised support.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Recommended additional materials and resources to improve student skills.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
Learning support assistant
Pinner High School
Pinner, Harrow
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Assisted teacher in maintaining a clean and organised classroom environment for optimal learning conditions.
- Developed tailored learning plans for individualised student progression.
- Assisted in creating lesson materials, improving educational effectiveness.
- Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Liaised with parents at parent-teacher meetings, communicated effectively about pupil progress.
- Prepared classroom resources to facilitate smooth lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teachers for development of effective learning plans.
- Worked with students on academic and social challenges. modelling empathy and perseverance.
- Delivered lessons in small group sessions to help students comprehended core concepts.
- Maintained meticulous student records, enforcing compliance with data security and reporting requirements.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
Freelance Writer
Comic Book Resources
2020.10 - 2020.12
- Taking initiative
- Working under strict time pressures
- Choosing the work that most suits me best but willing to write for anything
- Working and communicating with others to provide engaging and well written news articles
- Proof reading work to make sure that it reads well and is engaging
Shop Floor Staff/Outdoor Department Staff/Warehouse Staff/Nights Staff
Smyths Toys Superstore
2018.10 - 2020.03
- Customer Care/Interaction/profiling
- Extensive Product Knowledge
- Stock counts/Stock Takes/Stock replenishment from warehouse
- Forklift operator/Handling delivery
- Bike Assembly/Fixing
- Fire Marshal
Back of House
Topshop/Topman
2017.10 - 2018.03
- - Unloading delivery
- - Organising stock/Stock replenishment
- - Stock Take
- - Working as part of a working team
Match Day Staff
Barnett F.C
2014.12 - 2017.02
- Time management
- Stock management/Replenishment
- Money Handling/Working Cashier
- Pushing Sales
- Working as a team/Fulfilling demand
Administration
Urdang Academy (Work Experience)
2015.12 - 2015.12
- Filing Paperwork
- Organisation of costume cupboard/Library
- Script Binding
- Deliveries/Running errands
Dance Teacher
Kidology Dance Co. (Work Experience)
2014.07 - 2014.07
- Creating dance routines in a variety of styles
- Managing large amounts of children
- Administration
Education
Spear Programme - Personal and Career Development Programme
2020.09 - 2020.10
Hatch End Sixth Form - undefined
2015.09 - 2017.06
Hatch End High School - undefined
2010.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Patience and composure
- Adapting instruction techniques
- Parental contact handling
- Behavioural strategies implementation
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Child safeguarding knowledge
- Data entry proficiency
- Sensitivity awareness
- Special educational needs understanding
- Effective collaboration
- Basic medical care
- Youth mentoring
- Positive reinforcement use
- Student record maintenance
- Responsive listening
- Safeguarding protocols knowledge
- Monitoring pupil attendance
- Life skill development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student support assistant
Rooks Heath School
2025.09 - Current
Music teacher
Pinner High School
2025.01 - 2025.07
Higher level teaching assistant
Pinner High School
2023.07 - 2025.07
Learning support assistant
Pinner High School
2022.09 - 2023.07
Freelance Writer
Comic Book Resources
2020.10 - 2020.12
Spear Programme - Personal and Career Development Programme
2020.09 - 2020.10
Shop Floor Staff/Outdoor Department Staff/Warehouse Staff/Nights Staff
Smyths Toys Superstore
2018.10 - 2020.03
Back of House
Topshop/Topman
2017.10 - 2018.03
Lead Coach
Rugby Tots Watford
2017.03 - 2026.04
Administration
Urdang Academy (Work Experience)
2015.12 - 2015.12
Hatch End Sixth Form - undefined
2015.09 - 2017.06
Match Day Staff
Barnett F.C
2014.12 - 2017.02
Dance Teacher
Kidology Dance Co. (Work Experience)
2014.07 - 2014.07
Hatch End High School - undefined
2010.09 - 2015.06