Jane Voss Lytham Saint Annes
Lancashire
Summary
An engaging and passionate educator with vast knowledge of Functional Skills. Demonstrates forward-planning skills, behaviour management practices, and performance evaluation to deliver enhanced student outcomes. Adaptable communicator with proven rapport-building ability and experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering awide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply Teacher
Central Lancaster High School
Lancaster, Lancashire
01.2023 - Current
- DT, Business, ICT, and Art), /Just Teachers - Working throughout KS3 & 4
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Built rapport with students to provide top-quality instruction.
- Helped resolve challenges and disagreements, displaying healthy conflict resolution.
- Used school-approved disciplinary methods to redirect disruptive behaviour.
Educational/Medical Support Worker
Blackpool & Fylde College
Blackpool, Lancashire
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Undertook a caseload of students, providing 1:1 and small group support, including EHCP
- Specialized in supporting students in Diploma Art & Design, FS English, and Maths across the campus
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Also responsible for conducting catch-up workshops, running small groups, and facilitating 1:1 sessions to enable exam passes.
Substitute Teacher
Just Teachers Agency
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked ad hoc in various roles as required across various high schools in Lancashire.
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in classrooms to follow a structured approach.
- Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities to assist with learning subjects.
Progress Coach
Blackpool & Fylde College, Agency
Blackpool, Lancashire
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked within Student Services, managing a caseload of over 50 students
- Collaborated with young adults, tutors, academic staff, NOK, and outside agencies
- Conducted catch-up workshops for FS English & Maths, delivered small group sessions and 1:1 support, leading to successful exam results
- Maximised student retention by providing inclusive, stimulating learning experiences with positive results.
- Tailored teaching styles to tutor students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Special Educational Needs Teacher
St Thomas' Centre
Bolton
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Tasked to work specifically 1:1 with an ASD/Aspergers vulnerable young adult who previously refused help from all educational staff. I was able to gain his trust enabling him to progress to mainstream education.
- Responsible for teaching all areas of the KS3 curriculum.
- Built positive, supportive relationships with the student to develop feelings of confidence and security in the classroom environment.
- Tailored lesson content and resources to special needs requirements to optimise learning potential.
- Created and delivered bespoke lesson plans to best meet student needs and aid positive progress towards educational goals.
Independent Artist, Tutor
Self-employed
Blackpool, Lancashire
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed and exhibited portfolio, worked on commissions and sold artwork through various online outlets following an appearance on a prime-time BBC Television Arts program
- Disrupted status quo with cutting-edge and innovative techniques.
- Created innovative and original works, specialising in painting and mixed-media art.
Tutor
Blackpool Council
Blackpool, Lancashire
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Created and delivered the "Creative Pathways" program, introducing the basics of art and mindfulness to unemployed, low-skilled, and homeless individuals.
- Maximised student retention by providing inclusive, stimulating learning experiences with positive results.
- Produced modules and adapted teaching resources for different learning styles.
Owner/Creative Director
Silly Moos Ice Cream Parlour
Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Conceptualized and established an ice cream parlour, delivering a unique product to Great Britain.
- Determined business plan, mission statement and vision.
- Sourced initial funding to get business off the ground.
- Established business goals and objectives to provide organisational direction toward growth and prosperity.
Foundation Learning Course Leader
New College
Swindon, Wiltshire
01.2008 - 11.2014
- Responsible for 40 students
- Served as a personal tutor to 15 students from diverse educational backgrounds, including ESOL and excluded students
- Achieved 100% pass rates in assigned FS L1, L2, and Entry qualifications
- Also worked as an Internal Verifier, liaising with qualification boards.
- Helped students to achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation.
- Built confidence levels among students through empowerment practices.
Education
Level 3 Award - Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching
Warwick University
Warwick2014
Various Delivering Functional Skills Courses -
Awarding Body Provision
2014
Certificate in Numeracy - undefined
2003
PGCE - Post 16 Education (inc. City & Guilds 7307)
University of Wales
1999
BA (Hons) Arts & Education - Arts and Education
Bretton Hall College of Education
West Bretton1997
GCSEs -
Rhyl High School
Rhyl1993
Skills
- Working with Level 2 and lower-ability students
- Proven track record in providing 1:1 sessions, conducting workshops, and facilitating
- Group and individual revision sessions for Functional Skills Maths and English up to L2
- Committed to promoting student attendance and achievement through proactive
- Communication
- Extensive experience as a SEND learning assistant, excelling in mainstream and Pupil
- Referral Units Demonstrated success in delivering engaging lessons to students with
- Mild learning difficulties
- Additionally, served as a Course Leader and lead tutor for Step Up, a program aimed at
- Engaging Foundation Level English Learners with International Students
- Successfully led Adult English Functional Skills at Entry level, achieving a 100% pass rate
- Highly skilled as a Maths tutor for Functional Skills, consistently delivering outstanding
- Results across all levels
- Furthermore, knowledgeable and confident as a Community Art Tutor, utilizing art as a
- Means to build communication skills and confidence
- Safeguarding knowledge
Timeline
Supply Teacher
Central Lancaster High School
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Just Teachers Agency
06.2022 - 09.2022
Educational/Medical Support Worker
Blackpool & Fylde College
09.2021 - 12.2023
Progress Coach
Blackpool & Fylde College, Agency
04.2021 - 07.2021
Special Educational Needs Teacher
St Thomas' Centre
03.2020 - 04.2021
Independent Artist, Tutor
Self-employed
10.2018 - 10.2019
Tutor
Blackpool Council
07.2018 - 10.2018
Owner/Creative Director
Silly Moos Ice Cream Parlour
04.2015 - 10.2018
Foundation Learning Course Leader
New College
01.2008 - 11.2014
Level 3 Award - Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching
Warwick University
Various Delivering Functional Skills Courses -
Awarding Body Provision
Certificate in Numeracy - undefined
PGCE - Post 16 Education (inc. City & Guilds 7307)
University of Wales
BA (Hons) Arts & Education - Arts and Education
Bretton Hall College of Education
GCSEs -
Rhyl High School
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