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Ivy Ofori

London,Essex

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong understanding of EYFS standards and OFSTED regulations. Skilled in making learning enjoyable while effectively managing stressful situations. Proficient in IT with excellent communication abilities, committed to fostering a positive educational environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work history

SEN Support

Otto Associates
Waltham Forest, Essex
2022.09 - 2024.11

Out-of-class support and tuition.

Learning Support Assistant

QualiTeach Education Recruitment
Lime Trust Forest Approach Academy, Harold Wood , Essex
2020.09 - 2022.07
  • Supporting children and young people with their learning
  • Engaging students to participate in activities
  • Ensuring safety of students
  • Supporting teachers with planning
  • Constant supervision of students
  • Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Adapted teaching approach according to students' unique needs, achieving better comprehension.

Setting Manager

Swift Recruitment
Orange and Lemon Pre-School, Essex
2020.01 - 2020.07
  • Maintaining and organising setting’s policies and procedures
  • Supervising activities- planning and ensuring that children’s needs are met
  • Working closely with parents/careers
  • Ensuring that high standard childcare is carried out
  • Maintaining British core values
  • Supervising staff
  • Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures by all staff
  • Deploying of staff and resources effectively, e.g
  • Maintaining ratio appropriately
  • Overseeing, maintaining, and organising child safety environment
  • Ensuring that all daily routines are adhered to

Cover Staff

Toddle Inn Day Nursery
Romford, Havering
2019.06 - 2020.01
  • Collaborated well with team members for successful projects.

SEN Support worker

Axcis Education
Harold Wood, Havering
2017.09 - 2018.07
  • Preparing daily reports.
  • Engaging students with skills for life activities i.e

cooking and technology to increase students’ knowledge and employability skills.

  • Maintaining safety and classroom discipline with positive reinforcement

Room leader/ lunchtime supervisor

ABC Pre-School
London, Essex
2014.10 - 2017.07
  • Help children engage in study and exploring the world around them
  • Make learning fun by encouraging children to play actively
  • Assisting each child in completing child-led activities to promote growth
  • Monitoring underperforming children and developing plans with parents
  • Planning diverse activities to improve critical thinking for children
  • Ensuring the well-being and safety of children
  • Planning educational activities
  • Lunchtime supervision
  • Planning age-appropriate activities
  • Delivering high-quality learning
  • Created engaging learning resources for use within the setting.

Early Year Practitioner; Room Leader

Chadwell Heath Nursery and Pre-School
London, England
2013.06 - 2014.10
  • Day-to-day running and maintaining of room
  • Organising and setting out activities
  • Welcoming and settling in children
  • Observing and documenting children’s activities
  • Motivate and stimulate children

Work Experience

Alphabet House Nursery
London, England
2012.01 - 2013.01
  • Working alongside teachers, TAs, and other staff

Voluntary

Richard Alibon Primary school
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
2010.01 - 2011.01
  • Working in line with teacher’s guidelines in classroom

Education

Master’s - Special Education

UEL
London
2012.01 - 2021.01

B.A. - Early Childhood and Special Education

UEL
London
2017.01 - 2020.01

Level 5 - Management and Leadership

CMI (Chartered Management Institute)
London
2015.01 - 2016.01

Level 3 - Children and Young People Workforce

CACHE
London
2013.01 - 2014.01

High School Diploma - Childcare

London
2011.01 - 2012.01

Skills

  • Understanding of EYFS standards
  • Making learning fun
  • Knowledge of OFSTED Standards
  • Good IT skills
  • Ability to manage stressful situations
  • Effective communication

Custom

Available on request.

Timeline

SEN Support

Otto Associates
2022.09 - 2024.11

Learning Support Assistant

QualiTeach Education Recruitment
2020.09 - 2022.07

Setting Manager

Swift Recruitment
2020.01 - 2020.07

Cover Staff

Toddle Inn Day Nursery
2019.06 - 2020.01

SEN Support worker

Axcis Education
2017.09 - 2018.07

B.A. - Early Childhood and Special Education

UEL
2017.01 - 2020.01

Level 5 - Management and Leadership

CMI (Chartered Management Institute)
2015.01 - 2016.01

Room leader/ lunchtime supervisor

ABC Pre-School
2014.10 - 2017.07

Early Year Practitioner; Room Leader

Chadwell Heath Nursery and Pre-School
2013.06 - 2014.10

Level 3 - Children and Young People Workforce

CACHE
2013.01 - 2014.01

Work Experience

Alphabet House Nursery
2012.01 - 2013.01

Master’s - Special Education

UEL
2012.01 - 2021.01

High School Diploma - Childcare

2011.01 - 2012.01

Voluntary

Richard Alibon Primary school
2010.01 - 2011.01
Ivy Ofori