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Janette Gallagher

Bolton,Lancashire

Summary

I am a dedicated educator with a strong foundation in SEND teaching strategies, committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Demonstrating exceptional communication skills with pupils, parents, colleagues, and other professionals. Known for resourcefulness and creativity in designing bespoke lessons that engage even the most reluctant learners. Skilled in adapting teaching methods to ensure progress for all pupils, regardless of their starting point. Empathetic and understanding of diverse backgrounds, encouraging learners to express emotions responsibly. Career goal: to continue developing innovative teaching approaches that support individual learning needs.

I am a compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-focused above all and competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies and eager to continue my own learning journey.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Nurture Teacher

Bury MBC
Bury, Manchester
04.2021 - Current
  • Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students e.g. LBQ
  • Attended weekly in-house professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods, EHCP educational outcomes and providing highly differentiated work to address both educational needs and individual learning styles.

HLTA

Bury MBC
Bury, Manchester
04.2017 - 04.2021
  • Executed daily duties from TA support to delivering all subject lessons with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Acquired and applied new skills to enhance productivity by completing over 30 online courses during Covid.
  • Delivered tasks successfully within tight deadlines, ensuring previously permanently excluded pupils gained a fresh start at a new school with additional support put in place.
  • Exhibited respect and friendliness in all interactions to establish and maintain outstanding relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and key staff at all 12 Bury High Schools.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately. I am, an always have been an extremely punctual person and like to be well prepared in advance. My qualities lie in structure, routine and planning.

Teaching assistant

Bury MBC
Bury, Manchester
05.2010 - 04.2017
  • Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects ranging from GL assessments to Boxall profiling in order to create bespoke learning plans for each pupil to ensure progress is made at their pace.
  • Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
  • Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery and covered lessons when necessary.
  • Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement and further updated ILP's.
  • Establishing a great relationship with pupils, parents and colleagues to ensure the best from each learner.

Teaching assistant

Bury PRU
Bury, Manchester
01.2009 - 05.2010
  • Dropped down from Teaching to TA dues to a change in home circumstances.
  • Supervised students across classrooms, halls, and gymnasiums, fostering a safe environment.
  • Ensured pupil safety during extracurricular activities to maintain an accident-free setting.
  • Participated in teacher-parent conferences to discuss student progress and address concerns.
  • Provided one-on-one guidance for struggling students, enhancing academic performance.
  • Supported each subject specific Teacher to ensure learning took place every lesson.

Supply teacher

Supply Agency
Bolton, Lancashire
09.2009 - 12.2009
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades, aiding in efficient administration tasks due to changing schools frequently.
  • Responded promptly to queries from parents or guardians about child's progress and liaised with Head Teacher/SENCO.
  • Provided differentiated lessons across all primary subjects ranging from Year 1 to Year 6.
  • Assisted with marking assignments, parents evening, school plays and trips.

Education

PGCE - teaching

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool
09.2007 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Bolton University
Bolton
09.1999 - 07.2002

DipHE - Applied Consumer Science

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.1993 - 07.1996

A-Levels - A levels

Turton 6th Form
Bolton
09.1991 - 06.1993

GCSEs - Lancashire

Sharples High School
Bolton
09.1986 - 07.1991

Skills


Calm under pressure due to always being well prepared

  • Great communication skills with pupils, parent, colleagues and other professionals
  • Resourcefulness, creating bespoke lessons to engage even the most reluctant learner
  • Adapting teaching methods to ensure all pupils make progress no matter their individual starting point
  • Creative teaching approaches to engage reluctant learners and ensure all pupils are actively involved within each lesson
  • Person-Specific teaching after studying each pupils EHCP, liaising with staff and parents
  • Empathy, understanding how diverse home and academic backgrounds can be Encouraging all learners to discuss their emotions and feelings in a responsible way
  • SEND teaching strategies/methods underpin my whole ethos from greeting pupils, lesson planning and delivering lessons

Affiliations

  • Reading (generally crime), Cars (currently upgrading a 2001 Audi TT), DIY (do all my own).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurture Teacher

Bury MBC
04.2021 - Current

HLTA

Bury MBC
04.2017 - 04.2021

Teaching assistant

Bury MBC
05.2010 - 04.2017

Supply teacher

Supply Agency
09.2009 - 12.2009

Teaching assistant

Bury PRU
01.2009 - 05.2010

PGCE - teaching

Liverpool Hope University
09.2007 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Bolton University
09.1999 - 07.2002

DipHE - Applied Consumer Science

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.1993 - 07.1996

A-Levels - A levels

Turton 6th Form
09.1991 - 06.1993

GCSEs - Lancashire

Sharples High School
09.1986 - 07.1991

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