Katherine Irvine
Benfleet,Essex
Summary
Dedicated educator with exceptional skills in creating teaching resources, monitoring student progress, and fostering pupil motivation. Committed to ethical conduct and child safeguarding, with expertise in pastoral care and parental liaison in a private school. Demonstrates strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and a proven track record of promoting literacy and inclusivity. Strong problem-solving and listening skills, as well as an ability to adapt to new situations quickly. Resilient and able to manage multiple workloads and conflicting priorities with ease due to many years of teaching experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary Teacher
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
09.2006 - Current
- Coordinated school trips which enriched the curriculum and broadened pupils' experiences.
- Provided support to SEN students, enhancing their academic journey.
- Fostered inclusive learning environment by implementing differentiated teaching strategies.
- Implemented technology into lessons, modernising the teaching approach.
- Tailored teaching techniques to individual learner needs, ensuring inclusivity and differentiation.
- Created engaging classroom atmosphere with interactive learning activities.
- Prepared resources for lessons including worksheets, presentations and interactive games, using up to date technology
- Participated in school-wide events to foster community spirit.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Organised and took part in school events, outings and residential activities happening during weekends and evenings.
- Utilised creative teaching methods for enhanced student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with English Specialism
Durham University
Durham 09.2003 - 07.2006
A-Levels - English Language & Literature (B) Information and Communications Technology (B), Drama (B), Biology
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea 09.2001 - 07.2003
GCSEs - English (A), Maths (B), Science (A), French (A), ICT (A*), RE (A*), Drama (A), History (A), Business
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea 09.1999 - 07.2001
Skills
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Inspirational communication
- Ethical conduct
- Resilience under pressure
- Leadership in extracurricular activities
- Mastery of educational software
- Creating teaching resources
- Students progress monitoring
- Creativity in teaching
- Literacy promotion
- Promoting inclusivity and diversity
- Pupil motivation
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Pastoral care
- Parental liaison
- Curriculum Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Supporting emotional well-being
Affiliations
Travelling - I am passionate about seeing the world with my family and making life-long memories. I love planning trips and itineraries for friends and family.
Sunday school - I regularly lead Sunday school sessions at church for primary aged children, which involves planning engaging activities
Reading - I really enjoy reading in my spare time
Theatre - Huge drama and musical theatre fan, enjoy planning and booking theatre trips on a regular basis.
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
09.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with English Specialism
Durham University
09.2003 - 07.2006
A-Levels - English Language & Literature (B) Information and Communications Technology (B), Drama (B), Biology
Westcliff High School for Girls
09.2001 - 07.2003
GCSEs - English (A), Maths (B), Science (A), French (A), ICT (A*), RE (A*), Drama (A), History (A), Business
Westcliff High School for Girls
09.1999 - 07.2001
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