James Pinches
Educationist and mentor
Shrewsbury
Summary
Perceptive Educator with 6 years of experience leading students with additional needs. Proven leader at effectively guiding classroom activities, tutoring and evaluating tests and assignments. Skillful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention and upbeat attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Private Tutor and Mentor
Shrewsbury
06.2021 - Current
- I support students who have who have additional needs to boost their confidence and performance in core curricula
- Adopting a learner-centered environment, I work with the student within their zone of proximal development to ensure that they are performing at national age expectations
- I collaborate with teachers, parents and students to create a positive approach to communication
- I use creativity to enable students to gain confidence in their abilities and to be able to see various approaches and applications of their work so that they understand the value and purpose of the primary curriculum
- Recent revie "fantastic opportunity to realize true potential whilst having lots of fun!"
Adult Support Worker
Perthyn
07.2017 - Current
- My role is to support adults with LD who live in the community to actively look after themselves and engage with a diverse and fulfilling life by providing choice and opportunities
- I have received a lot of positive feedback from families and management for my person-centred approach and for being able to think outside the box when it comes to encouragement and engagement
Volunteer ESOL Teacher
Hope Agency, Angk Ta Saom
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Teaching English to naitive children aged 4-16
- Supporting construction of local academy
- Lead curriculum co-ordinator at new academy (development)
- Primary first aid and wellbeing officer
- Providing care and aid to local orphanage and families most in need
SEN Teaching Assistant
Severndale Specialist Academy
Shrewsbury
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Creating a positive environment for quality education
- Attending to the needs of the student
- Positive behavioural management
- Supporting education for students from ages 4-18
Outreach Worker
Action for Children
Shrewsbury
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Providing outreach support for children with SEND after school and during holidays
- Providing emotional and practical support to families
- Event organisation
- Behavioural management
Education
BA (HONS) - Primary Education
open university
10.2016 - 06.2022
Diploma of higher education - Primary Education
Open University
10.2018 - 06.2020
certificate of higher education - Primary Education
Open University
10.2016 - 07.2018
Level 4 Diploma - Counselling Psychology
Blackford Centre
10.2014 - 06.2015
Skills
Microsoft PowerpointAdobe PhotoshopOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTyping
Tutoring and mentoring
Student assessments
Special education
Individual and group instruction
Student safety
Classroom preparation and maintenance
Student Supervision
Behavior Management
Certification
Teaching (5 years)
Quote
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie
Timeline
Private Tutor and Mentor
06.2021 - Current
Diploma of higher education - Primary Education
Open University
10.2018 - 06.2020
Volunteer ESOL Teacher
Hope Agency, Angk Ta Saom
08.2018 - 01.2019
Adult Support Worker
Perthyn
07.2017 - Current
BA (HONS) - Primary Education
open university
10.2016 - 06.2022
certificate of higher education - Primary Education
Open University
10.2016 - 07.2018
Outreach Worker
Action for Children
06.2015 - 06.2017
SEN Teaching Assistant
Severndale Specialist Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
Level 4 Diploma - Counselling Psychology
Blackford Centre
10.2014 - 06.2015