Holly Dykins
Birkenhead,Wirral
Summary
Creative and adaptable teaching professional with experience in planning and presenting lessons catering to varying needs and abilities. Organised, confident and friendly individual. Uses creative learning strategies to increase classroom engagement and enhance student understanding.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Front of house team member
Mitchells & Butlers
Chester, Cheshire
2024.07 - Current
- Adapted swiftly to changing situations for uninterrupted service quality.
- Collaborated across team to achieve productivity and efficiency.
- Remained flexible to change shift patterns and cover absences with minimal notice.
- Utilised professional communication skills to resolve customer complaints.
Student teacher
University of Chester
Delamere, Cheshire
2026.04 - 2026.06
- Created engaging visual aids for clearer lesson delivery.
- Tailored teaching style; achieved better student understanding.
- Collaborated with teachers to enrich curriculum content.
- Prepared educational materials to support learning outcomes.
- Gained proficiency in various teaching methodologies by regular practice.
- Facilitated group discussions for fostering critical thinking.
- Utilised constructive feedback from mentor teachers to improve teaching approach.
- Participated in staff meetings; contributed valuable insights towards school improvement plans.
- Worked in various school environments to understand diverse teaching methods.
- Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
Student teacher
University of Chester
Winsford, Cheshire
2026.01 - 2026.04
- Prepared educational materials to support learning outcomes.
- Developed innovative lesson plans by incorporating digital technology.
- Aligned lesson objectives with national curriculum standards for comprehensive coverage of topics.
- Built strong rapport with pupils, fostered a positive learning environment.
Education
PGCE with QTS - Primary teaching (5-11)
University of Chester
Chester 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Science - Mental health nursing
University of Chester
Chester 2021.09 - 2024.07
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare - Nursing cadetship
Cowley Sixth Form
St Helens, Merseyside 2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - English language
Cowley internation collage
St Helens, Merseyside 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English literature
Cowley international collage
St Helens, Merseyside 2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Combined science
Cowley international Collage
St Helens, Merseyside 2014.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Subject knowledge
- Reading intervention strategies
- Effective feedback
- Phonics teaching
- Standardised testing preparation
- Interactive display usage
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Behavioural intervention techniques
- Unwavering positivity
- Educational software proficiency
- School event coordination
- Patience and resilience
- Adaptable teaching styles
- Lesson planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Behaviour management
- Classroom engagement techniques
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Confidence building strategies
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Reading
Certification
Mental Health First Aid trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student teacher
University of Chester
2026.04 - 2026.06
Student teacher
University of Chester
2026.01 - 2026.04
PGCE with QTS - Primary teaching (5-11)
University of Chester
2025.09 -
Front of house team member
Mitchells & Butlers
2024.07 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mental health nursing
University of Chester
2021.09 - 2024.07
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare - Nursing cadetship
Cowley Sixth Form
2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - English language
Cowley internation collage
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English literature
Cowley international collage
2014.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - Combined science
Cowley international Collage
2014.09 - 2019.06