Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Development
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Kate Morrison

Kate Morrison

Great Bookham

Summary

Dedicated and experienced primary school professional with over 20 years’ experience working in prep and primary school settings. Having spent the past two decades at Feltonfleet School, I bring a calm, nurturing, and highly organised approach to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. I am now seeking a Classroom Assistant role in Northern Ireland, where I can use my extensive classroom experience to support teachers, work closely with pupils of varying abilities, and contribute positively to school life. I am particularly skilled in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, behaviour management, literacy development, numeracy development and working collaboratively within a classroom team. I am patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping every child feel valued, confident, included, and supported.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Year 2 Class Teacher, Year 1 Class Teacher, Year 3 Form Tutor, Science Co-Ordinator, Design and Technology Co-Ordinator, English Co-Ordinator, Charity Committee, Swimming Instructor

Feltonfleet School
09.2006 - Current

Swimming Instructor

Chelsea Harbour Club
09.2007 - 12.2008

Private Tutor

Mrs Ong
09.2005 - 07.2006

Reception and Year 1 class teacher, Art Co-Ordinator, Netball Coach, Games Coach

Heathside Preparatory School
09.2004 - 07.2006

Tuition

Top Tutors
09.2003 - 02.2006

Year 1 class teacher, Religious Education Co-Ordinator, PSHCE Co-Ordinator

Sunnyfields Primary School
01.2003 - 07.2004

Swimming Instructor

The Aqua Centre
09.1998 - 07.2001

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) -

University of Winchester
England
01.2011

Bachelor of Primary Education -

University of the Witwatersrand
01.2001

Secondary Education -

Edenglen High School
01.1996

Skills

  • Classroom teaching and organisation
  • Lesson scaffolding
  • Individual pupil support
  • Support for diverse learning needs
  • Behaviour management
  • Pastoral care
  • Literacy and numeracy support
  • Effective communication
  • Resource preparation
  • Assessment data handling
  • Support for SEND and EAL learners
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Child-centred practice
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Gold Certificate for Lifesaving
  • Freshwater Proficiency Award for Lifesaving
  • Swam for the Transvaal Provincial Lifesaving team from 1990-1997
  • Preliminary Swimming Teachers Certificate
  • Completed the Midmar Mile from 1992-2001
  • Completed the Phonographix-Read America Course
  • Hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru during the summer of 2004
  • National Rescue Award for swimming teachers and coaches
  • Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest in Africa and reached a summit of 5895 meters

Professional Development

  • Literacy and Numeracy Planning, 2003-11-09
  • RE Co-Ordinator’s update, 2004-03-23
  • Teaching ICT in Year 1, 2004-03-30
  • The Able Child in Early Years, 2007-01-01
  • Boys and Girls Learning, 2007-11-01
  • Developing Creative Approaches in Maths, 2008-10-01
  • Dance and Drama, 2009-03-19
  • Exciting Writing, 2009-06-05
  • Teaching Methods for Religious Education, 2009-11-06

Hobbies and Interests

  • Individual and team sports
  • Life saving
  • Scuba diving
  • Photography
  • Travelling
  • Swimming
  • Gym
  • Reading
  • Art
  • Cookery
  • Outdoor activities
  • Charity work

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Swimming Instructor

Chelsea Harbour Club
09.2007 - 12.2008

Year 2 Class Teacher, Year 1 Class Teacher, Year 3 Form Tutor, Science Co-Ordinator, Design and Technology Co-Ordinator, English Co-Ordinator, Charity Committee, Swimming Instructor

Feltonfleet School
09.2006 - Current

Private Tutor

Mrs Ong
09.2005 - 07.2006

Reception and Year 1 class teacher, Art Co-Ordinator, Netball Coach, Games Coach

Heathside Preparatory School
09.2004 - 07.2006

Tuition

Top Tutors
09.2003 - 02.2006

Year 1 class teacher, Religious Education Co-Ordinator, PSHCE Co-Ordinator

Sunnyfields Primary School
01.2003 - 07.2004

Swimming Instructor

The Aqua Centre
09.1998 - 07.2001

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) -

University of Winchester

Bachelor of Primary Education -

University of the Witwatersrand

Secondary Education -

Edenglen High School
Kate Morrison