Joanna Sullivan
London,City of London
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive expertise in differentiated instruction and student engagement strategies. Proficient in curriculum development and data-driven assessment, with a strong focus on inclusive teaching practices and classroom behaviour management. Skilled in fostering parental communication and collaborative teaching, while promoting social-emotional learning through positive reinforcement techniques. Adept at conflict resolution, teaching empathy, and providing constructive feedback to enhance child motivation and academic performance. Committed to supporting special needs students through Individual Education Plan (IEP) development and SATs preparation, aiming to advance educational outcomes within the framework of the National Curriculum.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tutor
Primary eductaion support
London, London
01.2024 - Current
- Developed tailored lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions that fostered student understanding and retention.
- Mentored and supported fellow tutors to enhance overall educational experience.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and confidence.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions for personalised attention to each student's needs.
- Provided constructive feedback to students and parents to promote academic growth.
- Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
- Provided additional resources outside tutoring hours for continued self-study.
- Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
Teacher in a primary school
BeDifferent Federation
London, Greater London
09.2018 - 11.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and needs.
- Assisted in creating a positive classroom environment that fostered student participation.
- Supported students in developing social skills and emotional intelligence through group activities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques and methodologies.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for diverse learning needs of students.
- Ensured safe, respectful learning environment through strict adherence to the code of conduct.
- Ensured safe, respectful learning environment through strict adherence to school's code of conduct.
- Regularly updated parents about their child's progress maintaining open lines of communication.
- Improved student literacy skills through reading comprehension exercises.
- Implemented strategies to engage reluctant learners, improving overall class participation rates.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping improve academic performance.
- Supported the integration of special educational needs students into mainstream classes.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities fostering team spirit and leadership skills amongst pupils.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged students to work together to achieve goals.
- Organised school trips as a means of enhancing experiential learning opportunities for pupils.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote respectful behaviour among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school events and extracurricular activities.
HLTA in SEN provision
Burntash Primary School
Bromley, Kent
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported teachers in delivering tailored educational plans for students with special educational needs.
- Facilitated individual and group activities to enhance social skills and promote positive behaviour amongst learners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies for improving student engagement and progress.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one support to students to foster independence and boost self-esteem in classroom settings.
- Organised resources and materials to ensure effective delivery of lessons and activities for diverse learners.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education with QTS
St Marys University
Twickenham 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement strategies
- Curriculum development
- Data-driven assessment
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Classroom behaviour management
- Parental communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Teaching empathy
- Constructive feedback
- Art and craft techniques
- Child motivation
- Pedagogical expertise
- Standardised test preparation
- Maths problem-solving methods
- Reading scheme knowledge
- Healthy living encouragement
- Second language teaching
- Foundation stage framework usage
- Lesson planning
- Parent rapport building
- Early years foundation stage (EYFS) teaching
- Academic performance reporting
- Teaching assistant supervision
- Social perceptiveness
- Behaviour management
- Pastoral care
- Key Stage 1and 2 curriculum delivery
- National Curriculum planning and assessments
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
- Special needs support
- SATs preparation
Timeline
Tutor
Primary eductaion support
01.2024 - Current
Teacher in a primary school
BeDifferent Federation
09.2018 - 11.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Education with QTS
St Marys University
09.2017 - 06.2021
HLTA in SEN provision
Burntash Primary School
04.2016 - 08.2018