Josie Shaw
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
I am a motivated, people person who has worked with children in many different settings including schools, homes, children's centres, churches and refuges. As a mum of 3 teenagers I am passionate about the educational, social and emotional needs of children and enjoy seeing children realize their potential. I have worked in classrooms in both the UK and USA both voluntarily and in paid positions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher apprentice
Donum Dei Classical Academy
San Francisco, California, USA
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported class teacher with a split 1st/2nd grade (yr 2/3) class. Received training, observations and feedback on my lessons.
- Daily delivered English and Maths lesson to 1st graders using Singapore math curriculum
- Created interactive Science, literature and RE lesson plans for 1st and 2nd graders. Delivered these lessons weekly.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to review data and develop strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Daily supervised children during break and lunch.
Teacher assistant
Donum Dei Classical Academy
San Francisco, California, USA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported students within lessons so that the teacher could focus on delivering the lesson.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes, break and educational visits.
Registered childminder
Self employed
Canterbury, Kent
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Supervised and cared for up to 6 children in my home on a daily basis.
- Provided a safe, loving and engaging environment for children to learn, explore, socialise and rest.
- Planned and delivered learning activities based on a weekly theme.
- Regularly attended community play groups, leisure centres, local woodland and library's with the children.
- Maintained clean, tidy areas within the home to mitigate potential health and safety risks to children in care.
- Built and maintained good relationships with parents and caregivers and organised regular family get togethers ie sports day and picnics.
- Maintained strict compliance with PACEY and Ofsted standards through my child protection policy and risk assessments.
- Facilitated mental, physical, social and emotional development through strategically crafted activities such as story time, singing time, sand and water play and role play.
Domestic Violence worker
Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project
Canterbury, Kent
09.2003 - 09.2006
- Initially worked at the Women's Refuge in the in-house nursery caring for children while their parents accessed support services.
- Created a safe, loving and engaging environment within the nursery where children could relax and play. Built relationships with parents.
- Supervised outdoor and indoor play.
- Organised and ran weekly after school club for older children resident at the Refuge.
- In 2005 I was seconded to work for Surestart as a Domestic violence outreach worker primarily supporting women with preschool children. I was based at a children's centre and worked closely with health visitors, the county council and social services.
- Attended and wrote reports for many social services meetings.
- Delivered the Freedom programme.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English literature and Religion
09.1997 - 06.2000
- 2:1
- Whilst studying I volunteered in a local primary school. Helping a yr 5 class.
- I worked part time caring for a boy with special educational needs
Skills
- I can create a safe, loving, fun environment for children
- I can encourage and motivate students who are struggling
- I am confident leading small group activities
- I can confidently interact and support parents of students
- I can confidently support a teacher in their lesson planning
Affiliations
- I am passionate about reading and love being in a book club.
- I love being outdoors and i run regularly.
Timeline
Teacher apprentice - Donum Dei Classical Academy
10.2022 - 07.2023
Teacher assistant - Donum Dei Classical Academy
08.2021 - 10.2022
Registered childminder - Self employed
09.2013 - 07.2015
Domestic Violence worker - Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project
09.2003 - 09.2006
University of Kent - Bachelor of Arts, English literature and Religion
09.1997 - 06.2000
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