Georgina Smethurst
Bury,Lancashire
Summary
Creative and adaptable teaching professional with five years experience in planning and presenting lessons catering to varying needs and abilities. Organised, confident and friendly individual. Uses creative learning strategies to increase classroom engagement and enhance student understanding.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Primary school teacher
Christ Church CE Primary School
Bury, Borough of Bury
09.2022 - Current
- Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Completed an Ofsted inspection within three months of being at the school. This involved a 'deep dive' in my subject area (Science), multiple interviews and observations.
- As part of subject lead, organised a Science week which involved leading an assembly at the start of the week and arranged different activities to take place across the week.
- Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Chaperoned students on field trips, maintaining safety and encouraging broadened learning.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Primary school teacher
Moorhouse Academy
Rochdale, Lancashire
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Chaperoned students on field trips, maintaining safety and encouraging broadened learning.
- Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Took part an Ofsted inspection within first year of being at the school, which involved observations, interviews and book scrutiny.
- The CEO of Watergrove Trust, Mark Moorhouse, commented on my practice and said ‘Your practice epitomises the thoughtfulness, care, investment, professionalism and attention to detail which ensures that we are 'Providing More' for the children within our care. You also are driven by such congruent values to those of the academy and the Trust that there is a powerful alignment of mission.'
Student brand ambassador
York St John University
York, North Yorkshire
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted staff in providing campus tours for agents and prospective students.
- Built student confidence by actively listening to concerns and providing appropriate advice.
- Supervised students during breaks, social activities and off-site events.
- Responded to phone calls and email enquiries and directed messages to designated recipients.
- Boosted public image for target audiences using multiple engagement platforms.
Bank staff member
Ashworth View Nursery
Rochdale, Lancashire
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Informed parents and staff members regarding activity of children.
- Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
- Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Recorded and informed manager regarding injuries and accidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS
York St John University
York 09.2016 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Business Studies
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2014 - 07.2016
A-Levels - ICT
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2014 - 07.2016
A-Levels - Psychology
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2014 - 07.2016
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Language
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Geography
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Literature
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - ICT
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Science
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Additional Science
Bury Grammar School
Bury 09.2012 - 07.2014
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom engagement techniques
- Teaching material development
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Academic performance reporting
Certification
- Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff (2023-2024) National College 2023
- Certificate in Data Protection & GDPR for Staff (Data Influencers) (2022-23) National College 2022
- Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff (2022-23) National College 2022
- Transactional Analysis Introductory course (TA101) Giles Barrow 2021
- Challenging Behaviour High Speed Training 2020
Timeline
Primary school teacher
Christ Church CE Primary School
09.2022 - Current
Primary school teacher
Moorhouse Academy
09.2019 - 08.2022
Student brand ambassador
York St John University
10.2017 - 05.2019
Bank staff member
Ashworth View Nursery
03.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS
York St John University
09.2016 - 07.2019
A-Levels - Business Studies
Bury Grammar School
09.2014 - 07.2016
A-Levels - ICT
Bury Grammar School
09.2014 - 07.2016
A-Levels - Psychology
Bury Grammar School
09.2014 - 07.2016
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Language
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Geography
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Literature
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - ICT
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Science
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Additional Science
Bury Grammar School
09.2012 - 07.2014
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