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Isabel Botfield

Teacher

Summary

A caring and passionate worker with a drive for caring and helping young children and those with special needs. I am someone who is valuable to a team as I thrive on a challenge and like to help others around me. I believe I am a confident, warm and an approachable person which benefits me when working with young children. I am not afraid to ask for help but also take a lead role when necessary. I have a degree in psychology and then I have achieved my teaching degree and currently hold a year 1 class teacher position.

I would describe my self currently in my teaching role as an energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. I am seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Teacher

CHUCKERY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Walsall
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Learning Support

Whitehall Junior School
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • This involved observing the safeguarding team with EHCP (Educational Healthcare Plan pupils) in day to day activities from dealing with parents issues, talking to the children throughout the day who might be struggling or have any problems and following up on previous worries such as domestic violence in the home
  • I also did a home visit as an observer with a suspected ADHD case to talk about their behaviour at home
  • Whilst in the school I was also able to support a Domestic Violence group and give some insight of the psychological view of DV
  • Lastly, I also worked 1:1 with a little boy who had been diagnosed with autism recently helping him with work after he had been removed from the classroom due to his behaviour, this gave me valuable experience I can use in future job roles
  • Volunteer university I volunteered, for a programme led by past and present students, NightLine - an essential initiative there for students who may suffer from mental health issues, students can call in the evening through the night
  • I was trained on how to deal with sensitive situations and how to talk someone through it without giving professional advice also knowing which services best suited their needs.
  • Completed clerical duties such as photocopying, typing and document filing to assist faculty throughout each workday.
  • Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.
  • Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
  • Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
  • Led small group sessions to help students review and practice concepts.

Bar Staff

Pier Pressure
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • I worked for Pier Pressure nightclub
  • Here, my duties were very varied: bar service, cash handling, cleaning, and stock management
  • This was a useful job as it showed me how in certain situations the way we communicate is extremely important, especially when dealing with volatile people.
  • Fostered repeat customers by consistently providing efficient, friendly service.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.

Sales Assistant

Primark
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
  • When left alone, which included: overseeing the team in unloading and successfully getting the stock onto the shelf for the customer, and exposure to cash processing for the Duty Manager.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.

Education

PGCE - Primary Education

University of Wolverhampton
Walsall
09.2021 - 2022.05

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Aberystwyth University
09.2017 - 2020.05

A-level - Psychology History and Sociology

Wood Green Academy
Wednesbury

GCSE - Maths English Science

Wood Green Academy
Wednesbury

Skills

Organizational Skillsundefined

Additional Information

  • Personal DetailsDriver's License: Cars, Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
  • GCSE, Wood Green AcademyA-Level or equivalent in SociologyWood GreenA-Level or equivalent in HistoryWood Green

Arty

In my own time I love to draw and design.

Timeline

Teacher

CHUCKERY PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2022 - Current

PGCE - Primary Education

University of Wolverhampton
09.2021 - 2022.05

Learning Support

Whitehall Junior School
01.2019 - 01.2019

Bar Staff

Pier Pressure
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Aberystwyth University
09.2017 - 2020.05

Sales Assistant

Primark
01.2015 - 01.2017

A-level - Psychology History and Sociology

Wood Green Academy

GCSE - Maths English Science

Wood Green Academy

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