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Helen Gibbons

Ashford,Kent

Summary

I am a passionate and skilled primary school teacher, with experience and knowledge of a range of subjects across the primary curriculum. My areas of expertise are KS1, phonics and 11+ preparation.

My favourite part of my job is working with the children and seeing them grow and develop as people, as well as academically. I pride myself on planning engaging lessons that are effectively differentiated for a wide range of abilities and needs.

I also enjoy engaging with parents and building a good professional relationship with them, which fosters trust and understanding.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary School Teacher

Ashford School
Ashford, Kent
09.2015 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues and parents alike to ensure improvement in children's academic performance.
  • Planned and taught engaging and well-differentiated lessons in a range of subjects.
  • Led phonics across the school, with the main focus being in KS1 and EYFS, but sometimes extending into KS2.
  • Managed my classroom effectively, ensuring a positive and fun learning environment, with high expectations in terms of behaviour and attitude to learning.
  • Led the Pre-Prep team as Head of Pre-Prep, ensuring high quality lessons were being taught, supporting teachers in a range of circumstances (including online learning throughout COVID-19).
  • Integrated technology into lessons in a worthwhile way, to extend and enhance learning.
  • Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas requiring improvement and acting in a timely manner.

Tutor

Self employed
Ashford, Kent
09.2015 - 07.2024
  • Planned engaging lessons for individuals with a range of needs and goals, including adapting my teaching style for individual learning capabilities.
  • Taught 1:1, with a particular focus on 11+ preparation (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English).
  • Worked closely with children and parents.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
  • Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
  • Encouraged open communication during sessions, enhancing comfort levels and participation rates.

Primary School Teacher

Pluckley Primary School
Pluckley, Kent
01.2011 - 07.2015
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
  • Collaborated with parents and colleagues for improvement in students' academic performance.
  • Developed engaging and well-differentiated lesson plans to ensure the most effective learning for all children.
  • Managed classroom effectively, ensuring a conducive space for learning.
  • Implemented school policies effectively, maintaining discipline within the class.
  • Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.

Education

BA (Hons) - Primary Education

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, Kent
09.2006 - 06.2009

A-Levels - Music (C), Drama (C) and English Literature (C)

Highworth Grammar School for Girls
Ashford
09.2004 - 06.2006

GCSEs - English (B), Maths (C), Science (CC), Geography, French, Music, Drama, ICT

Highworth Grammar School for Girls
Ashford
09.2002 - 07.2004

Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum, including phonics teaching and 11 preparation
  • Leadership
  • Creative and engaging lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student engagement
  • Positive pupil development

Affiliations

  • I am a keen crafter, with a particular interest in crochet and sewing. I am part of an amateur dramatics group and have recently started taking tap dancing lessons.

Accomplishments

During my time at Ashford Prep School, I was put forward for the middle-leadership programme, facilitated by United Learning, which I completed in December 2021.

Timeline

Primary School Teacher

Ashford School
09.2015 - Current

Tutor

Self employed
09.2015 - 07.2024

Primary School Teacher

Pluckley Primary School
01.2011 - 07.2015

BA (Hons) - Primary Education

Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2006 - 06.2009

A-Levels - Music (C), Drama (C) and English Literature (C)

Highworth Grammar School for Girls
09.2004 - 06.2006

GCSEs - English (B), Maths (C), Science (CC), Geography, French, Music, Drama, ICT

Highworth Grammar School for Girls
09.2002 - 07.2004

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