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James Pinches

James Pinches

Tutor, Mentor, Student Counsellor & Academic Consultant
Shrewsbury

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.

Committed Educationist with demonstrated success contributing innovation and creativity to educational institutions. Sound knowledge of school systems, learning styles and student development. Dedicated to improving school curriculum and assisting students with unique learning needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Private Tutor, Academic Mentor, student counsellor and Education Consultant

Shrewsbury
06.2021 - Current
  • Supporting students who have additional needs to boost their confidence and performance in core curricula
  • Creating learner-centered 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 value and purpose of curricula are understood
  • Recent review: "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

BA (Honours) - Education Studies

10.2016 - 05.2024

Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology Comparative and international studies in primary education Psychology of Childhood and Youth Issues in research with children and young people Developing subject knowledge for the primary years Learning and teaching in the primary years

Centre of Excellence
03.2022 - 05.2023

Diploma of higher education -

Open University
10.2016 - 06.2021

40 Hour Certificate - TEFL/TESOL

Bridge Education Group
10.2016 - 01.2017

Counselling Psychology

Blackford Centre
10.2014 - 05.2015

Skills

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Timeline

Centre of Excellence - ,
03.2022 - 05.2023
Private Tutor, Academic Mentor, student counsellor and Education Consultant -
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer ESOL Teacher - Hope Agency
08.2018 - 01.2019
Adult Support Worker - Perthyn
07.2017 - 08.2022
Open University - Diploma of higher education,
10.2016 - 06.2021
Bridge Education Group - 40 Hour Certificate, TEFL/TESOL
10.2016 - 01.2017
- BA (Honours), Education Studies
10.2016 - 05.2024
Outreach Worker - Action for Children
06.2015 - 06.2017
SEN Teaching Assistant - Severndale Specialist Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
Blackford Centre - , Counselling Psychology
10.2014 - 05.2015

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