james pinches
Academic Tutor, Mentor & Consultant
Shrewsbury, Shropshire,UndefinedRegion
Summary
Perceptive Educator with 6 years of experience supporting students with SEND and SEMH. Proven leader at effectively guiding classroom activities, tutoring and evaluating tests and assignments. Skilful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention and an upbeat attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private Tutor, Academic Mentor and Education Consultant
Shrewsbury
06.2021 - Current
- Supporting students who have additional needs to boost their confidence and performance in core curricula
- Creating a learner-centred environment, to work with students within their zone of proximal development to ensure that all students are performing at national age expectations
- Collaborating with teachers, parents and students to create positive approaches to communication
- Using 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 the value and purpose of curricula are understood
- Recent revie "Fantastic opportunity to realize true potential whilst having lots of fun!"
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations
- Tracked learning progress through summative and formative assessment to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement
- Generated handouts and learning materials to enhance education
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in areas of study
Adult Support Worker
Perthyn
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Supporting adults with LD who live in the community to actively look after themselves and engage with a diverse and fulfilling life
- Positive feedback from families and management for my person-centred approach
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Actively listened to individuals' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Volunteer ESOL Teacher
Hope Agency
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Angk Ta Saom
- Teaching English to native children aged 4-16
- Supporting the construction of a local academy
- Lead curriculum coordinator at a new academy (development)
- Providing care and aid to a local orphanage and families most in need
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to the schedule
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
SEN Teaching Assistant
Severndale Specialist Academy
Shrewsbury
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Creating positive environments for quality education
- Attending to the needs of students
- Positive behavioural management
- Supporting education for students from ages 4-18
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Offered friendly and efficient support, handling challenging situations with ease
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
- Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups
- Reached out to nonprofits and other organizations to find funding for at-risk groups
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Honours) Education Studies (Primary)
The Open University
Milton Keynes 10.2016 - 06.2024
Diploma of higher education - undefined
Open University
2020-06
certificate of higher education: Primary - undefined
Open University
2018-07
Diploma in Outcome-based Education And Academic Quality Assurance
Alison
06.2022 - 10.2022
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH
Westminster Adult Education Service
11.2022 - 03.2023
Skills
- infographic development for SEND awareness/ sharing expertise with other professionals
- Adobe Photoshop
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Typing
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Primary education
- positive behaviour management
- Classroom Management
- Student safety
- Special education
- Student assessments
- Individual and group instruction
- Small Group Supervision
- Progress reporting
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Educational Strategies
- Group Tutoring
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Homework Assistance
- Group Sessions
- Individualized Instruction
- Transitional Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Activity-Based Learning
- Exam Preparation
- Instructional Assistance
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Interactive Media
- Schedule Management
- Foreign Language Instruction
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Instructional Techniques
- Fundamentals Instruction
- Assignment Review
- Document Coordination
- Informative Lectures
- Video Conferencing
- Project Management
- Educational Opportunities
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Healthy Learning Environment
- Sentence Structure
- Mathematical Computation
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Instruction Comprehension
- Share Study Skills
- Manage Tutoring Schedule
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Active Participation
- Spelling Instruction
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Problem-Solving Support
- Eligibility Requirements
- Algebra Concepts
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- In-Class or At-Home Support
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Online Chat
- Family Involvement
- Evaluate Progress
- Recommending Books and Materials
- Classroom Observation
- Organization and Planning Skills
- SAT and GCSE Preparation
- MTC
- Establishing Learning Goals
- Academic Assistance
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Assigning Topics
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Learning Style Assessment
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Reinforce Knowledge
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Compliance
Timeline
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH
Westminster Adult Education Service
11.2022 - 03.2023
Diploma in Outcome-based Education And Academic Quality Assurance
Alison
06.2022 - 10.2022
Private Tutor, Academic Mentor and Education Consultant
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer ESOL Teacher
Hope Agency
08.2018 - 01.2019
Adult Support Worker
Perthyn
07.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Honours) Education Studies (Primary)
The Open University
10.2016 - 06.2024
Outreach Worker
Action for Children
06.2015 - 06.2017
SEN Teaching Assistant
Severndale Specialist Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
Diploma of higher education - undefined
Open University
certificate of higher education: Primary - undefined
Open University
Similar Profiles
Mohanad Abdel-RahmanMohanad Abdel-Rahman
Academic Peer Tutor at NAAcademic Peer Tutor at NA
Shlomo JaffeShlomo Jaffe
Highschool Math Tutor at NAHighschool Math Tutor at NA
CLÉLIA CROZE-LABBECLÉLIA CROZE-LABBE
Baby sitter at NABaby sitter at NA
Jaylen Tindale-SeymourJaylen Tindale-Seymour
Property Maintenance at NAProperty Maintenance at NA
Aaron WalkerAaron Walker
Freelance Site Engineer at Self employedFreelance Site Engineer at Self employed