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Gwynne Ralph

Gwynne Ralph

Hatfield,Herts

Summary

I have over 20 years experience in education and have worked in a variety of roles. This I feel allows me to understand and support all educational colleagues both in teaching and support roles. I have a very child-centred approach to teaching and having worked with a variety of SEN needs and am able to understand some of the barriers (and successes) our students must go through.

I currently mentor many students, supporting them with their learning and social difficulties and working with other members of staff to help them succeed.

I have attended and implemented a number of courses and initiatives in schools and have a wealth of knowledge as to what works best with particular students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Head of Inclusion

Samuel Ryder Academy
St Albans, Herts
09.2014 - Current

ASD lead for whole school (ages 4-18)

Leading and supporting a large staff of TAs

Started and ran the Nurture provision for both Primary and Secondary.

Ran the Learning Zone where students from both primary and secondary were supported in Numeracy and Literacy acquisition.


LSA

Hertford Heath Primary School
Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire
01.2013 - 07.2015

1:1 support for a student with Down Syndrome

Led on all work for the child including Reading and Language intervention course

Attended VI courses to further support the child within the school.

Class Teacher

Sauncey Wood
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
09.2012 - 07.2013

1 year part-time classroom teacher for a Y5 split class.

Y6 teacher and science co-ordinator

Lime Walk Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
01.2011 - 07.2012

Led and monitored the development of the science curriculum and budget.

Supported Y6 students through the last year of primary, SATS and secondary transition.

KS2 co-ordinator

Grazebrook Primary School
Stoke Newington, Hackney
01.2000 - 12.2010

Led a team of 8 teachers and numerous Teaching Assistants ensuring the learning, behaviour and curriculum was good.

The school went from Special Measures in 1999 to Good in 2008.

Led pupil progress meetings, monitoring and implementing interventions to support extended progress.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Wales Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth
09/1995 - 07/1998

PGCE - Primary

University of Wales Swansea
Swansea
09/1998 - 07/1999

Diploma - Counselling children and adolescents

Online Academies

Diploma of Higher Education - Complete SEN Diploma

New Skills Academy

HE5 - Supporting Learners with Autism in Educational Settings

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury

Skills

  • Excellent time-management and organisational skills
  • Thorough knowledge of SEN and strategies to support learners achieve their potential
  • Good knowledge of the National Curriculum especially at primary level
  • Calm relaxed approach to students that supports their learning and gains trust
  • Excellent team-skills and able to support and motivate colleagues
  • Good pedagogical knowledge gained from over 20 years in education

Timeline

Assistant Head of Inclusion

Samuel Ryder Academy
09.2014 - Current

LSA

Hertford Heath Primary School
01.2013 - 07.2015

Class Teacher

Sauncey Wood
09.2012 - 07.2013

Y6 teacher and science co-ordinator

Lime Walk Primary School
01.2011 - 07.2012

KS2 co-ordinator

Grazebrook Primary School
01.2000 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Wales Aberystwyth
09/1995 - 07/1998

PGCE - Primary

University of Wales Swansea
09/1998 - 07/1999

Diploma - Counselling children and adolescents

Online Academies

Diploma of Higher Education - Complete SEN Diploma

New Skills Academy

HE5 - Supporting Learners with Autism in Educational Settings

Canterbury Christ Church University

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