Hannah Walker
Pudsey,Leeds
Summary
Experienced Primary School Teacher with nearly 15 years in education, including 10 years in KS2. Engages students through innovative teaching methods and fosters positive learning environments. Implements effective behaviour management strategies and nurtures strong parent-teacher relationships. Collaborates with colleagues to enhance learning outcomes and supports students' academic and personal development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Beckfoot Heaton Primary School and Nursery
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2015.09 - 2025.12
- Fostered positive learning environment through creative teaching methods, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Implemented structured routines and behaviour management strategies to ensure optimal learning space for all students where they felt safe and supported.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to ensure consistency of lessons taught within each classroom, to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Established supportive relationships with families, promoting parental involvement to enhance children's academic success.
- Delivered History across year groups and wrote schemes of work for Year 4 and 6, including topics on WW1 and 2, The Victorians, Roman Britain and Ancient Greece.
- Facilitated oracy development in Year 4 through integration of drama activities.
Supply Teacher
Protocol Education
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2015.02 - 2015.07
- Delivered planned lessons left by the class teacher and was prepared to adapt quickly to meet the needs of children in class.
- Facilitated meaningful lessons in the absence of prepared materials.
- Managed behaviour by following the school's behaviour policy, setting clear expectations from the start and handling disruptions calmly and consistently.
- Maintained a tidy classroom environment to promote focused learning.
- Followed school safeguarding procedures and ensured children felt safe and supported.
- Maintained positive learning environment by building quick rapport with students, modelling a love of learning and encouraging participation in lessons.
- Ensured students remained on track by completing required marking and providing timely feedback.
- Supervised playground activities to ensure student safety and engagement.
Primary School Teacher
North Kalgoorlie Primary School
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
2011.10 - 2014.12
- Planned and delivered broad, balanced, and differentiated lessons aligned with the Australian curriculum.
- Monitored and assessed pupils through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback to support progress and identify students requiring additional support or challenge.
- Prepared resources and adapted teaching to meet diverse learning needs and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment by understanding culture and traditions of Aboriginal students and their community.
- Monitored and assessed pupils through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback to support progress and identify students requiring additional support or challenge.
- Followed safeguarding procedures and promoted an inclusive classroom setting.
- Maintained up-to-date subject knowledge. For example, History in Year 2 had a focus on local community history which meant taking the time to learn about Kalgoorlie (the mining town I worked in) and understanding how it had changed over time.
- Participated in professional development to enhance teaching practices and contribute to school initiatives.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Primary
University of Leeds
Leeds 2010.09 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and History
University of Leicester
Leicester 2006.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- Lesson planning and evaluation
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Curriculum development
- Subject specialisation - History
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Pupil rapport building
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable style
- Organisational skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Beckfoot Heaton Primary School and Nursery
2015.09 - 2025.12
Supply Teacher
Protocol Education
2015.02 - 2015.07
Primary School Teacher
North Kalgoorlie Primary School
2011.10 - 2014.12
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Primary
University of Leeds
2010.09 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and History
University of Leicester
2006.09 - 2009.07