Karen Anibaba
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Skilled professional in relationship and stakeholder management, community engagement, and event coordination. Coordinates volunteers and practitioners while delivering clear communication. Experienced in marketing, social media, and digital tools, with strong organisational and time management capabilities. Enhances community partnerships through strategic engagement and effective programme management.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Yoga Teacher & Founder — KasaYoga
Self-employed
Southampton, Hampshire
2024.04 - Current
- Plan and teach yoga classes with clear timings and lesson plans.
- Create inclusive, accessible sessions for varied needs and abilities.
- Apply yoga wellbeing knowledge to guide safer, mindful practice.
- Organise classes and events by coordinating venues, materials, and flow.
- Manage venue relationships to keep facilities reliable for each session.
- Oversee all bookings by confirming details and maintaining accurate session records. and records, confirming details and updating session logs.
- Engaged participants through follow-ups, enhancing retention and fostering increased attendance.
- Foster connections among participants through regular check-ins and group activities. through ongoing check-ins and planned activities.
- Organised retreat schedules and facilitated daily sessions to ensure a seamless experience for participants.
- Recruit and coordinate external wellbeing practitioners for retreat days.
- Manage practitioner communications, scheduling, practical arrangements, and delivery details.
- Marketed yoga offerings and managed social media platforms to broaden audience engagement.
- Develop new programmes and events from community interests and feedback.
- Work independently to deliver consistent class quality and readiness.
- Communicate with diverse groups to support engagement and shared aims.
Supply teacher
Supply Desk
Southampton, Hampshire
2023.09 - Current
- Take over classes for absent teachers to ensure learning continuity during absences to maintain continuity.
- Deliver lesson content clearly to improve students' subject comprehension.
- Adapt teaching methods to match each student learning needs.
- Provide clear instructions to help students understand taught topics.
- Use technology in lessons to modernise instruction methods for learners.
- Handle challenging student behaviour calmly to maintain a productive classroom.
- Apply strong disciplinary skills to manage classrooms effectively.
- Participated in professional development programmes to enhance teaching skills and improve instructional practices.
- Collaborate with teaching assistants to provide optimal care and education.
- Assist with marking assignments to streamline the assessment process.
- Keep the classroom tidy and organised to support focused learning each day.
- Supervised playground activities and organised assemblies to ensure a safe and engaging environment for students.
- Maintain accurate attendance and grade records to support efficient administrative processes.
- Document daily tasks completed in class and leave notes for the lead teacher.
- Act professionally with students, staff, and parents during daily interactions.
- Prepare teaching materials in advance to run lessons smoothly.
- Teach pre-planned lesson material aligned with school guidelines.
- Model positive behaviour to reflect school mission and values.
Teacher
Southampton City Council
Southampton, Hampshire
2002.09 - 2023.07
- Taught at an inner-city secondary school
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated educational theories and methods to enhance student understanding.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Adjusted teaching methods to cater to individual students' needs, promoting an inclusive learning environment.
- Modified teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles in the classroom. and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, supporting their personal growth and celebrating their achievements.
- Managed a tutor group, fostering relationships and academic support among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing students' talents beyond academics.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
Education
PGCE - Physical Education
University of Southampton
Southampton 2001.09 - 2002.07
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
University of Southampton
Southampton 1998.09 - 2001.06
Skills
- Event & Programme Coordination
- Volunteer & Practitioner Coordination
- Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Marketing & Social Media
- Written and verbal communication
- Organisation and time management
- Administration & Record Keeping
- Microsoft Office & Digital Systems
- Canva & WordPress
- Group facilitation
- Safeguarding & Inclusive Practice
- Community partnerships
Affiliations
- Travel
- Dance - contemporary and salsa
- Reading
- Vinyl DJ
Timeline
Yoga Teacher & Founder — KasaYoga
Self-employed
2024.04 - Current
Supply teacher
Supply Desk
2023.09 - Current
Teacher
Southampton City Council
2002.09 - 2023.07
PGCE - Physical Education
University of Southampton
2001.09 - 2002.07
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
University of Southampton
1998.09 - 2001.06