Helen Cooper
Chorley,Lancashire
Summary
I believe that would be a caring mentor, bringing almost twenty years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with disadvantaged individuals to support development of life skills and help each develop to full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge. Soon to conclude level 2 qualification in counselling skills which I believe will add to my extensive experience and enhance my abilities to fulfil this role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business administrator
The Black Belt Foundation
Chorley, Lancashire
2023.01 - Current
- Prepared, proofread and edited policy documents in line with strict specifications.
- Maintained detailed awareness of current legislation to manage personal data files in full compliance with data protection regulations.
- Provided primary clerical support internal and external customers.
- Accurately entered client data on to Club Manager and Martialytics systems to maintain data integrity.
- Carried out internal audits to support regulatory compliance.
- Promptly responded to inbound electronic traffic through email and social media.
- Managed and successfully resolved incoming membership queries with 48 hours.
Head of Science Department
Harwich & Dovercourt High School
Harwich, Essex
2010.09 - 2018.10
- Developed programme structures and courses complying with the National Curriculum Key Stges 3, 4 &5 requirements.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
- Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
- Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful education team.
- Oversaw departmental facilities, balancing budget and schedules against professional expectations and safety.
- Kept department financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost programme outreach.
- Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
Deputy Head of Science
St John Fisher RC High School
Wigan, Greater Manchester
2015.10 - 2018.03
- Integrated approaches to modernise and streamline programme operations, maintaining financial solvency and improving student performance.
- Developed programme structures and courses complying with National Curriculum requirements.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
- Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Stayed current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations.
Head of Physics
St Peter's RC High School
Orrell, Wigan
2004.09 - 2010.08
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons in an effort to increase student understanding.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Completed assignment grading in a timely manner to communicate student progress.
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Head of KS3 Science
The Chalfont St Peter Community High School
Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire
2002.09 - 2004.08
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons in an effort to increase student understanding.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Completed assignment grading in a timely manner to communicate student progress.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshop.
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher of Science & Maths
Southlands High School
Chorley, Lancashire
2000.07 - 2002.08
- Collaborated with dedicated team of subject specialists to design high quality science curriculum for secondary school students.
- Crafted practical learning activities based on national GCSE curriculum.
- Monitored, tracked and reported on academic performance, attending termly parents' evenings to discuss achievements and areas of improvement.
- Exercised strong classroom management skills to minimise low-level disruption, maintain discipline and cultivate productive learning environment.
- Delivered KS3 and KS4 curriculum to classes of 30 pupils.
- Tailored lesson content and delivery to encompass updates to Science syllabus and exam criteria.
- Taught academic scientific concepts, clearly explaining modern uses and implications to make curriculum relevant to everyday life.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies for optimised learning environment.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
- Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Science
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 1999.09 - 2000.06
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 1996.09 - 1999.06
A-Levels - Physics, Maths, General Studies, Biology
Carmel College
St Helens, St. Helens 1994.09 - 1996.06
GCSEs - English Language, Literature, Mathematics, Double Science, Geography, PE and Home Economics.
Parr Community High School
St Helens, St. Helens 1989.09 - 1994.07
Skills
- Report writing
- Ability to prioritise
- Motivational leadership style
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Public Relations
- Empathetic Understanding
Timeline
Business administrator
The Black Belt Foundation
2023.01 - Current
Deputy Head of Science
St John Fisher RC High School
2015.10 - 2018.03
Head of Science Department
Harwich & Dovercourt High School
2010.09 - 2018.10
Head of Physics
St Peter's RC High School
2004.09 - 2010.08
Head of KS3 Science
The Chalfont St Peter Community High School
2002.09 - 2004.08
Teacher of Science & Maths
Southlands High School
2000.07 - 2002.08
PGCE - Secondary Science
Edge Hill University
1999.09 - 2000.06
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
Liverpool John Moores University
1996.09 - 1999.06
A-Levels - Physics, Maths, General Studies, Biology
Carmel College
1994.09 - 1996.06
GCSEs - English Language, Literature, Mathematics, Double Science, Geography, PE and Home Economics.
Parr Community High School
1989.09 - 1994.07