Jennie Pym
Verwood,Dorset
Summary
Engaging communicator, C/TEFLA-qualified with solid background in ESOL and languages. Currently working in a Learning Support role in KS2 and 3, supporting SEN students in 121 and class settings. Understanding of trauma-informed practice. Experienced in planning individualised teaching materials, delivering interventions and providing creative learning experiences.
Volunteer for a refugee charity, supporting at the weekly Homework Club and monthly Book Club.
Strong record keeping and reporting history. Present role as Teaching Assistant requires experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching assistant
Lockyer's Middle School, Initio Learning Trust
East Borough, Wimborne BH21 1PL, Dorset
11.2024 - Current
- Supporting students with SEND in 121 setting
- Supporting students with SEND in class setting
- Delivering Interventions
- Differentiation for students working at pre-key stage standards
- Leading small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Providing Pastoral Support
- Working outside of National Curriculum
- Feeding back to stakeholders
- Assisting with extra-curricular Languages Club
- Facilitating active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Providing feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Supporting behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Supervising students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
ESOL teacher
ETC International College
Bournemouth, Dorset
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Taught students from South America, East Asia, West Asia, Eastern and Western Europe and North Africa.
- Tailored lesson plans according to student needs, promoting personalised learning experiences.
- Adapted lessons for varied proficiency levels, ages and learning abilities, ensuring inclusivity for all students.
- Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums and interactive learning experiences and real-world examples.
- Created schemes of work
- Provided additional support to individual learners.
- Report writing and progress tracking
- Fostered multicultural understanding in mixed nationality classroom.
- Encouraged active participation in group activities to foster team spirit amongst students.
- Established open communication channels with guardians.
- Accomplished improved pronunciation skills through structured phonetics instruction for students.
- Guided pupils through complex grammatical structures-improved their written expression significantly.
- Stayed abreast of latest ESL teaching methodologies through continuous professional development courses-better equipped as an educator as a result.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on curriculum planning and resource sharing to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Created a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
Company Secretary/Administrator
The Green Heat Team
Verwood, Dorset
01.2006 - 06.2024
- Part of a team in a family run renewable energy installation business
- Record keeping, customer enquiries, project oversight
- Designed and implemented quality management system in order to achieve MCS accreditation (industry quality scheme)
- Responsible for implementing robust compliance procedures.
- Ensured timely statutory filings, resulting in regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined administrative systems for increased efficiency within the company.
- Oversaw risk management processes to mitigate potential threats.
ESOL teacher
BEET Language Centre
Bournemouth, Dorset
06.1998 - 07.2000
- Taught students from South America, East Asia, South East Asia, West Asia, Eastern and Western Europe and North Africa.
- Prepared students for ESL examinations.
- Additionally taught here from June 1997-Dec 1997.
ESOL teacher
GEOS Language Schools
Tokyo, Japan
01.1998 - 05.1998
- Taught Japanese students of all ages in classroom and 121 settings.
- Implemented GEOS curriculum, adapting to different students learning styles and interests.
ESOL teacher
Richard Lewis Communications
Zamora, Spain
10.1996 - 06.1997
- Taught Spanish students of all ages in class and 121 settings.
- Created curriculum and schemes of work.
Education
C/TEFLA - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Anglo-Continental School of English
Bournemouth, England 09.1996 - 10.1996
BA (Hons) in French Language/Literature w. Spanish - French Language and Literature with Spanish
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.1990 - 07.1995
Skills
- Meeting SEN needs
- ESOL expertise
- Student-centred learning and individualised instruction
- Learning styles adaptability
- Patience and resilience
Affiliations
- French and Spanish, Hiking, Camping, Swimming, Classical Music, Literature
Timeline
Teaching assistant
Lockyer's Middle School, Initio Learning Trust
11.2024 - Current
ESOL teacher
ETC International College
06.2024 - 09.2025
Company Secretary/Administrator
The Green Heat Team
01.2006 - 06.2024
ESOL teacher
BEET Language Centre
06.1998 - 07.2000
ESOL teacher
GEOS Language Schools
01.1998 - 05.1998
ESOL teacher
Richard Lewis Communications
10.1996 - 06.1997
C/TEFLA - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Anglo-Continental School of English
09.1996 - 10.1996
BA (Hons) in French Language/Literature w. Spanish - French Language and Literature with Spanish
University of Leeds
09.1990 - 07.1995
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