Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Experienced in performing class administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills.
Compassionate individual with strong desire to support and nurture students' educational journeys. Proficient in classroom management and communication, ensuring positive and productive learning environment. Dedicated to helping students achieve academic success and personal growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Activity Instructor
GLL/Active Lambeth
Streatham, Lambeth
08.2016 - Current
Created fun-filled activities for enhancing children's physical abilities.
Administered first-aid treatment, ensuring injured participants received immediate care.
Organised team-building exercises, promoting cooperation among participants.
Inspired trust in parents with consistent communication about their children's progress.
Led groups in various recreational activities, resulting in increased engagement from participants.
Conducted regular checks of facilities for any hazards or maintenance needs, ensuring a safe environment at all times.
Built positive rapport with participants and cultivated supportive, trusting environment.
Coached sports, delivering high-energy, fun and inclusive sessions for students regardless of level and ability.
Teaching Assistant
Holy Trinity C of E primary school
Tulse Hill, Lambeth
04.2016 - Current
Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
Collaborated with teaching staff in organising school events, fostering community spirit.
Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
Teaching Assistant
ucm education
Kings Cross, Camden
08.2014 - 04.2016
Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
Teaching Assistant
St Georges Catholic Cathedral Primary School
Elephant And Castle, Southwark
01.2007 - 01.2014
Working as a teaching assistant in various year groups working with large groups, small groups and 1:1 with children to help with literacy and numeracy skills
I have run after school clubs in various sports including basketball, football and table tennis
I have also stepped in to help run after school clubs when colleagues have been absent
I have run work groups with children who have behavioural, emotional and social needs these groups were called professional development in children (pdc) and speech bubbles
I have run activities during sports week
I have worked with children who had aspergers and autism
I have helped write IEP's for children and often liased with the Senco
I have also worked with children who had ADHD 1:1 helped them in class to access the national curriculum, using flash cards to help with their literacy and numeracy
Helping children with behavioural issues, taking them out of class to help calm them down
Taking small groups of children out of class to work in a quiet environment
Working with the underachievers in Booster sessions to bring their levels up so that they can do well in their SATS
Working 1:1 or with small groups on reading and phonics
Cashier and Usher
Warner Village/Vue Cinemas
Croydon, Croydon
01.2004 - 01.2005
Cashier and Usher in cinema complex
Processed payments swiftly for improved customer experience.
Maintained clean and organised workspace to ensure efficient service.
Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
Demonstrated patience while dealing with difficult customers, maintaining professionalism.
Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly cinema experience.
Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
Teaching Assistant
Capita Education Resourcing
01.2005 - 01.2007
During my time with Capita I have worked all over London. I worked in a school called Livity School, Woodmansterne and Holy Trinity to name a few and I have also worked in Nursery and Crèche settings
Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
Teaching Assistant
Hill Mead Primary School
Brixton, Lambeth
01.2001 - 01.2004
Two days per week working with children as a Teaching Assistant in different year groups
Also helping in the school office with general admin work including filing and photocopying
Shop Floor Assistant
Iceland
01.1999 - 01.2004
Part time evenings and weekends – shelf filling
Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent service on shop floor.
Maintained clean and organised store environment for improved shopping experience.
Assisted in stock control to maintain adequate store inventory.
Organised product displays attractively, enhancing store aesthetics.
Participated in staff training sessions; gained valuable retail knowledge.
Education
Key Skills with sport - Sport & Recreation (NVQ 2)
Lambeth College
01.1999 - 01/2001
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History, Humanities, PE, Information Systems, French, Food Technology, DVE
Ernest Bevin College
Tooting
01.1994 - 01/1999
Skills
First aid awareness
Patience, resilience and tolerance
ESL teaching techniques
Safeguarding regulations compliance
Developing learning materials
ICT literate
SEN knowledge
Team player
Classroom support
Child protection and safeguarding guidelines
Special needs support
Key Stage 2 curriculum delivery
Physical restraint training
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) assistance
In-class SEND support
Challenging behaviour management
Affiliations
my hobbies and interests are reading and listening to music. I love spending time with family and friends. I'm very sporty, I play football and go to the gym frequently.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Children's Activity Instructor
GLL/Active Lambeth
08.2016 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Holy Trinity C of E primary school
04.2016 - Current
Teaching Assistant
ucm education
08.2014 - 04.2016
Teaching Assistant
St Georges Catholic Cathedral Primary School
01.2007 - 01.2014
Teaching Assistant
Capita Education Resourcing
01.2005 - 01.2007
Cashier and Usher
Warner Village/Vue Cinemas
01.2004 - 01.2005
Teaching Assistant
Hill Mead Primary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Shop Floor Assistant
Iceland
01.1999 - 01.2004
Key Skills with sport - Sport & Recreation (NVQ 2)
Lambeth College
01.1999 - 01/2001
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History, Humanities, PE, Information Systems, French, Food Technology, DVE
Ernest Bevin College
01.1994 - 01/1999
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