Helen Cooper
Little Eversden,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Head Teacher versed in academic administration. Oversees educational programme development and evaluates performance to implement improvements. Decisive leader with high-level communication and collaboration skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Head Teacher
Fen Drayton Primary School
Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
09.2011 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Deputised in head teacher's absence to lead high-achieving teaching staff.
- Helped head teacher develop accurate account of school performance to governors, parents and other stakeholders.
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Fen Drayton Primary School
Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
09.2009 - 07.2022
- Liaised with external support providers to deliver high-quality resources and instruction.
- Adapted learning environments to provide safe, accessible spaces.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Trained staff in adapting teachings to suit students with diverse needs.
- Planned smooth student transitions with subsequent education providers.
Primary Class Teacher
Fen Drayton Primary School
Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
09.2004 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Primary Class Teacher
Parkdale Primary School
Carlton, Nottinghamshire
09.1999 - 04.2004
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Primary Class Teacher
West Bridgford Junior School
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
09.1998 - 07.1999
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Medical Sales Representative
Glaxo Pharmaceuticals
London, London
02.1987 - 07.1990
- Visited stakeholders at hospitals and doctors' surgeries to provide information on various products
- Increased profit through effective salesmanship Zantac
- Presented Zantac and other products to potential clients and answered questions.
State Enrolled Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
11.1984 - 11.1987
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes
- Worked in Intensive Care Unit and delivered high quality care.
Pupil Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
11.1982 - 11.1984
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for patients.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Studied to reach EN (G) qualification
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and QTS in Education
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham 09/1990 - 07/1994
GCSEs - English, English Literature, General Studies, Maths, Food and Nutrition, History, German, Art and So
Highfield Comprehensive School
Gateshead 09/1975 - 06/1980
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Exceptionally organised
- Adaptive learner
- Educational data-mining
- National Professional Qualification SENCo Award (Master's Level)
- Highly motivated
Timeline
Deputy Head Teacher
Fen Drayton Primary School
09.2011 - 07.2022
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Fen Drayton Primary School
09.2009 - 07.2022
Primary Class Teacher
Fen Drayton Primary School
09.2004 - 07.2022
Primary Class Teacher
Parkdale Primary School
09.1999 - 04.2004
Primary Class Teacher
West Bridgford Junior School
09.1998 - 07.1999
Medical Sales Representative
Glaxo Pharmaceuticals
02.1987 - 07.1990
State Enrolled Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
11.1984 - 11.1987
Pupil Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
11.1982 - 11.1984
Bachelor of Arts - History and QTS in Education
St Mary's University, Twickenham
09/1990 - 07/1994
GCSEs - English, English Literature, General Studies, Maths, Food and Nutrition, History, German, Art and So
Highfield Comprehensive School
09/1975 - 06/1980
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