Kate Gunnell
Colne,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Dedicated individual with ample knowledge of safeguarding regulations and the national curriculum for early years with recent volunteering experience within a primary school setting. Demonstrates expertise in school policy adherence, phonics, and SEN knowledge, ensuring child protection and maintaining a safe learning environment. Skilled in resource organisation, literacy and numeracy promotion, and developing learning materials to enhance student engagement where necessary. A team player with creative thinking abilities, committed to fostering patience and tolerance through one-to-one and small group instruction. Aspires to further contribute to educational excellence by promoting inclusive learning experiences where ever possible. A friendly and approachable individual who is excited to apply knowledge and passion for working with children to help develop their skills within a nurturing learning environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Ballet teaching assistant
Jill Bridger school of dance
Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted in delivering ballet classes by providing support to lead instructors and ensuring smooth class operations.
- Encouraged student engagement and participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Prepared class materials and equipment, ensuring all resources were organised and ready for lessons.
- Maintained classroom discipline by observing and addressing student behaviour during sessions.
- Participated in training sessions to develop teaching techniques and enhance personal ballet knowledge and skills.
Health care assistant
Hinchingbrook Hospital
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients to improve mental health.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of patient areas to promote a safe environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care.
Valuation consultant
MoveWithUs
Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire
09.2005 - 06.2012
- Conducted comprehensive valuation analyses to assess market trends and property values.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored valuation reports.
- Reviewed financial statements and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Utilised advanced valuation software to streamline processes and improve report generation efficiency.
- Presented findings to stakeholders, effectively communicating complex valuation concepts in accessible terms.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring timely completion and quality control.
Education
A-Levels - English Language
Saint Ivo 6th form college
Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire 09/2000 - 06/2002
A-Levels - Theatre Studies
St. Ivo 6th form college
Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire 09/2000 - 06/2002
A-Levels - English Literature
St. Ivo 6th form college
Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire 09/2000 - 06/2002
A-Levels - Dance
St. Ivo 6th form college
Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire 09/2000 - 06/2002
Skills
- Safeguarding regulations compliance
- National curriculum familiarity
- School policy adherence
- Phonics knowledge
- Patience and tolerance
- SEN knowledge
- Child protection awareness
- Resource organisation
- Literacy and numeracy promotion
- Developing learning materials
- Team player
- Student engagement
- Maintaining safe environments
- One-to-one and small group instruction
- Creative thinking
Affiliations
- Arts and crafts, including sewing, paper machet modelling and clay work
- Fitness enthusiast who loves running and most things sporty
Certification
- NCFE CACHE Level 1 award in preparing to work in schools
- NOCN Level 1 award in awareness of safeguarding and prevent
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 award in preparing to work in schools
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 award in awareness of safeguarding and prevent
- Current DBS
- Chaperone licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ballet teaching assistant
Jill Bridger school of dance
10.2019 - 09.2020
Health care assistant
Hinchingbrook Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2014
Valuation consultant
MoveWithUs
09.2005 - 06.2012
A-Levels - English Language
Saint Ivo 6th form college
09/2000 - 06/2002
A-Levels - Theatre Studies
St. Ivo 6th form college
09/2000 - 06/2002
A-Levels - English Literature
St. Ivo 6th form college
09/2000 - 06/2002
A-Levels - Dance
St. Ivo 6th form college
09/2000 - 06/2002