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Ginny Humphrey

Redhill,Surrey

Summary

A dedicated professional, diligent and caring Assistant SENCo with extensive experience in supporting learners with Speech & Language difficulties, SPLD's, EAL and physical and sensory needs. Expertise includes Helen Arkell training, Elklan Speech & Language Support for ages 3-5 and 5-11. Committed to enhancing children's education experience and learning outcomes through specialised, dedicated, individualised support. An empathetic and fun educator with broad skills in fostering inclusive learning environments and promoting pupils' well-being. Specialises in identifying individual needs and implementing tailored support strategies, significantly improving pupil engagement, educational outcomes and providing opportunities for success. Known for creating a nurturing atmosphere that encourages positive behaviour and motivation. A consistent growth mindset, alongside pursuit of training and professional development, highlights their desire to constantly improve their skillset, offering and widen their reach.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant SENCo

Reigate St Mary's Preparatory and Choir School
Reigate, Surrey
05.2018 - 05.2021
  • Ran maths and literacy interventions for KS1 & 2
  • Ran Fine and gross motor skills groups for Early years and Key Stages 1 & 2
  • Ran 1:1 Speech and language support sessions for various children working closely with speech therapist, class teachers and parents.
  • Screened and assessed children from Early years through to KS2 for speech and language difficulties and various specific learning difficulties. Wrote reports based on the outcomes for teachers and parents and shared findings; recommending next steps where appropriate and delivering activities, resources, aides where needed.
  • Worked with the SENCo to develop a SEN hub alongside speech and language therapists, Educational Psychologists, Dyslexia tutors, Occupational Therapists to fully support and understand all pupils.
  • Assisted the SENCo in organising the SEN provision at the school: managing Teaching Assistants, meeting parents, therapists and diagnostic practitioners, managing the SEN hub and its diary, delivering training at Inset days, maintaining and organising SEN equipment, learning aids, intervention resources.
  • Supported children with sensory/physical and emotional needs on a 1:1 basis in the classroom and at play.
  • Wrote reports on intervention sessions, evaluating their success and adapting where necessary.
  • Supported children independence and learning by designing desk buddy packs for each child which included, work webs, task boards, NOW NEXT cards, Topic vocabulary mats, Traffic light help cards and general grammar / vocab mats.
  • Screened and supported EAL children with 1:1 sessions focussing on settling in to a new country and supporting with new vocabulary acquisition. Introducing EAL Support packs for our new EAL starters.


Specialist Speech & Language Learning Assistant

Wray Common Primary School
Reigate, Surrey
04.2015 - 06.2018
  • Ran and managed the Speech & Language therapy provision across Early Years, KS1 and 2.
  • Supported children on 1:1 basis for speech and language, delivering the programmes set out by their Therapists report
  • Planned and prepared all resources, developing a library of resources and maintaining its efficacy
  • Screened all Reception children for speech and language difficulties and delays and then ran individual and group sessions, including early communication and Listening groups and phonological awareness groups.
  • Liaised directly with parents, where I talked them through the process of referral and ran through activities and gave resources which they could do with their child at home.
  • Prepared all paperwork for new referrals and review requests, including IEPs, observations and informal assessments.
  • Introduced Desk Buddy Packs for children to have in class. These included Task Boards, NOW NEXT Cards, Word webs, Topic Word mats, attention and listening reminder aides, traffic light help cards and general grammar/vocab mats.
  • Introduced Shape Coding to the children on my register who struggled with auxiliary words.

Office Manager / Junior Designer

Village Interiors Surrey Ltd
Fetcham, Surrey
04.2000 - 12.2005

PA and researcher

Barry Latchford & Associates
London
01.1998 - 03.2000

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Leicester
Leciester
09.1993 - 06.1997

A-Levels -

Reigate Sixth Form College
Reigate
09.1990 - 06.1992

GCSEs -

Parsons Mead School for Girls
Ashtead
09.1987 - 07.1990

Skills

  • Helen Arkell - Supporting Learners with Dyslexia and SPLDs
  • Elklan Speech & Language Support 3-5yrs
  • Elklan Speech & Language Support 5-11yrs
  • Colourful Semantics
  • Cued Articulation

Affiliations

  • Avid reader, member of local book club, often has two books on the go!
  • Walking family pet, Obi Wan Kenobi
  • Keen gardener, attending Chelsea Flower Show again this year!
  • Sketching, drawing and painting - just attend 6 week art refresher course.

Timeline

Assistant SENCo

Reigate St Mary's Preparatory and Choir School
05.2018 - 05.2021

Specialist Speech & Language Learning Assistant

Wray Common Primary School
04.2015 - 06.2018

Office Manager / Junior Designer

Village Interiors Surrey Ltd
04.2000 - 12.2005

PA and researcher

Barry Latchford & Associates
01.1998 - 03.2000

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Leicester
09.1993 - 06.1997

A-Levels -

Reigate Sixth Form College
09.1990 - 06.1992

GCSEs -

Parsons Mead School for Girls
09.1987 - 07.1990

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