Izabela Konopka-Rowe
Colchester,Essex
Summary
I am a committed and hard-working employee with strong interpersonal skills who is able to influence changes to colleagues' attitudes and performance through excellent training and conversational skills. I enjoy research and data analysis and am able to use it effectively to draw conclusions to maximise outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
SENCO
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Rosary Trust
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
2016.09 - Current
- Carried out the duties of the SENCO, LAC DT, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and staff governor,
- Led on the establishment and day-to-day functioning of the school SEN hub,
- Successfully co-created and consulted on the preparation and submission of two inclusion framework bids,
- Organised and provided regular CPD for all staff, including TPP, PRICE, Ordinarily Available, Attention Autism, AET, speech and language (i.e. core boards, Colourful Semantics) and others,
- Collaborated with other Senior Leadership members on the development and provision of the School Improvement Plan, staff deployment and creating policies,
- Supported other schools in the local area and the trust in their development of SEN provision (Lead SENCO)
- Successfully led on the systemic development of the school SEN provision as well as actively participated in the strategic and daily deployment of staff
SENCO
St T. More's Catholic Primary School, Rosary Trust
Colchester, Essex
2016.09 - 2022.08
- Supported class teachers and LSAs in scaffolding and delivering daily lessons,
- Collaborated with the Local Authority and other outside agencies to maximise the outcomes for children with additional needs,
- Showed empathy, understanding and candour to a great variety of parents from a range of educational and cultural backgrounds,
- Successfully applied for a number of EHCPs and IPRAs.
- Demonstrated commitment, professionalism and resilience under pressure.
SENCO, Class Teacher Reading Recovery Teacher
All Saints' CoE Primary School
Harwich, Essex
2010.09 - 2016.08
- Successfully joined the responsibilities of a Y1 and Y6 class teacher and SENCO,
- Ensured accelerated Literacy progress for KS1 pupils in one-to-one Reading Recovery interventions,
- Collaborated closely with colleagues and outside agencies to maximise learning outcomes for all children, including those with additional needs,
- Managed the school's SEN caseload including successful application for EHCPs, creation of individual learning plans and supported the delivery of those across all ages,
- As a governor, actively participated in the systemic development of the school.
Supply teacher
Teaching Personnel, Randstad
Chelmsford, Essex
2008.02 - 2010.08
- Promptly responded to short-time notice calls for new teaching challenges across Essex,
- Worked closely with a variety of staff in all schools,
- Prepared and adjusted teaching materials ahead of time and 'on the go' to maintain high quality teaching and to boost student engagement,
- Effectively responded to feedback to maximise the achievement of learning goals for children in all primary school ages.
Interpreter
Cintra
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2008.02 - 2010.08
- Interpreted for Polish speaking customers in a variety of contexts, including medical appointments, social care meetings, police procedures, court hearings etc.
Teacher of English
Primary and Secondary School no 105
Cracow, Poland
2001.09 - 2006.08
- Fostered a positive learning environment with clear classroom management strategies.
- Prepared students for standardised tests, contributing to their successful performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks,
- Delivered whole class lessons, fulfilled form tutor duties, created and delivered personalised teaching programmes to most complex children and young people (age 10 - 16),
- Prepared gifted students to multi-school language competitions,
- Co-ordinated international collaboration with students from Norway, Britain and Italy.
Education
NVQ Level 7 - Special educational needs
National SENCO Award
Chelmsford, Essex 2012.09 - 2013.06
Bachelor of Arts - English language
Jagiellonian University
Cracow, Poland 2004.10 - 2007.06
Master of Arts - Polish Language and Literature
Jagiellonian University
Cracow, Poland 1996.10 - 2001.06
NVQ Level 7 - Diploma in Translation
Chartered Institute of Linguists
London 2010.06 - 2011.01
Skills
- Multitasking and working under time pressure,
- Resilient to stress,
- Able to communicate effectively with a great variety of leaders, co-workers, parents, outside agencies and parents (including those with learning needs and mental health difficulties),
- Analytical in research and problem solving,
- Confident in public speaking,
CPD
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3 , 2025
- PRICE training 2026, 2025, 2024,
- TPP for Families,
- (practical TPP)
- Trauma Perceptive Practice 2021-2022
- Designated LAC Teacher,
- 2021,
- other relevant courses: AET, core boards, Attention Autism, Colourful Semantics, scaffolding writing, sound production SLT, Maths Mastery (introduction),
Timeline
SENCO
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Rosary Trust
2016.09 - Current
SENCO
St T. More's Catholic Primary School, Rosary Trust
2016.09 - 2022.08
NVQ Level 7 - Special educational needs
National SENCO Award
2012.09 - 2013.06
SENCO, Class Teacher Reading Recovery Teacher
All Saints' CoE Primary School
2010.09 - 2016.08
NVQ Level 7 - Diploma in Translation
Chartered Institute of Linguists
2010.06 - 2011.01
Supply teacher
Teaching Personnel, Randstad
2008.02 - 2010.08
Interpreter
Cintra
2008.02 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Arts - English language
Jagiellonian University
2004.10 - 2007.06
Teacher of English
Primary and Secondary School no 105
2001.09 - 2006.08
Master of Arts - Polish Language and Literature
Jagiellonian University
1996.10 - 2001.06