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Jennifer Brooker

Basildon,Essex

Summary

Primary school teacher with expertise in EYFS, Year 2, and Year 4 education. Proficient in developing engaging lesson plans that promote a passion for learning. Demonstrated success in classroom management, leading to improved student behaviour and enhanced learning environments. Enjoys working alongside SEND pupils and giving a understanding to neurodivergency in school that I didn't receive myself as a student. Committed educator seeking to advance into a second ECT year in a dynamic school setting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
49
49
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary school teacher

Belesduna academy trust
Basildon, Essex
2025.09 - 2026.08

Achieved positive student outcomes in Year 4 through high expectations and a therapeutic teaching approach.
Enhanced student relationships, particularly supporting those with complex home lives, which increased their academic confidence.
Overcame behavioural challenges with effective strategies, supported by mentorship and senior leadership, resulting in improved student progress.
Delivered tailored curriculum planning with colleagues, addressing a wide range of attainment levels and ensuring inclusive learning.
Facilitated assemblies and contributed to lunch clubs, strengthening community ties within the school.
Organised and led after-school clubs, enriching student experiences beyond the classroom.
Provided impactful reading and arithmetic interventions, receiving commendations from students for making learning enjoyable.

Volunteer youth centre support worker

Yellow door
Canvey Island, Essex
2020.06 - 2021.09

Teachers assistant (work experience)

Biscoe Primary school
Basildon, Essex
2018.04 - 2018.08

Education

QTS - Primary teaching

NESTT teacher training
Wickford, Essex
2024.09 - 2025.07

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and psychology

Coventry University
Coventry
2021.09 - 2024.08

A-Levels - Psychology

USP college
South Benfleet, Essex
2019.09 - 2021.08

A-Levels - Classical civilisations

USP College
South Benfleet, Essex
2019.09 - 2021.08

A-Levels - History

USP college
South Benfleet, Essex
2019.09 - 2021.08

GCSEs - History

Basildon academies
Basildon, Essex
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Maths

Basildon academies
Basildon
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Health and social care

Basildon academies
Basildon
2014.08 - 2019.09

GCSEs - English literature

Basildon academies
Basildon, Essex
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - English language

Basildon Academies
Basildon, Essex
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Science

Basildon academies
Basildon, Essex
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Art and design

Basildon academies
Basildon, Essex
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Engineering

Basildon academies
Basildon, Essex
2014.09 - 2019.08

Skills

  • Multitasking ability
  • Positive pupil development
  • Creative arts
  • Engaging lesson planning
  • SEND support
  • Early years foundation stage (EYFS) teaching
  • Confidence building strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Behavioural Management

Timeline

Primary school teacher

Belesduna academy trust
2025.09 - 2026.08

QTS - Primary teaching

NESTT teacher training
2024.09 - 2025.07

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and psychology

Coventry University
2021.09 - 2024.08

Volunteer youth centre support worker

Yellow door
2020.06 - 2021.09

A-Levels - Psychology

USP college
2019.09 - 2021.08

A-Levels - Classical civilisations

USP College
2019.09 - 2021.08

A-Levels - History

USP college
2019.09 - 2021.08

Teachers assistant (work experience)

Biscoe Primary school
2018.04 - 2018.08

GCSEs - History

Basildon academies
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Maths

Basildon academies
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - English literature

Basildon academies
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - English language

Basildon Academies
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Science

Basildon academies
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Art and design

Basildon academies
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Engineering

Basildon academies
2014.09 - 2019.08

GCSEs - Health and social care

Basildon academies
2014.08 - 2019.09
Jennifer Brooker