Kathryn Ivison
Fleetwood,Lancashire
Summary
Creative and adaptable education professional with extensive experience in researching, planning and presenting information. Adept at using creative strategies to increase engagement and enhance understanding when catering to varying needs and abilities. Organised, confident and friendly individual, with excellent inter-personal skills when communicating with a range of stakeholders. Effective problem solver, with an analytical mindset and good decision making skills. Now looking forward to utililising all these attributes in a new employment sector.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Staining, Blackpool, Lancashire
Sept 1994 - June 2023
- Researched, planned and delivered training, adapting to a wide range of abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
- Planned and organised activities that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Integrated a variety of different delivery methods, including traditional classroom teaching, one-to-one coaching, developing e-learning resources and live virtual classroom teaching via Zoom.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop classroom policies and management strategies.
- Strengthened management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Developed good working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and outside agencies to ensure all worked together towards a common end.
- Co-ordinated the work of Teaching Assistants, support staff and volunteers within the classroom, ensuring clear direction was given.
- Improved parental involvement through parental workshops and extra-curricular clubs and activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering internal and National tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year reports.
- Co-ordinated a variety of different curriculum areas, developing whole school overviews. Researched and purchased resources within budget.
- Monitored school-wide standards and progress, implemented staff training sessions to update knowledge and ensure best practice.
- Used whole-school data to analyse progress and areas for development within different curriculum areas, compiled action plans for next step progress and reports for a range of stakeholders.
Primary School Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Fleetwood, Lancashire
Sept 1993 - Aug 1994
Primary School Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire
Mar 1993 - Aug 1993
Primary Supply Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Nov 1992 - Mar 1993
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University College of Ripon And York St John
Ripon, North Yorkshire Sept 1988 - Aug 1992
A-Levels - English Literature, RE, Classical Studies. General Studies
Fleetwood Hesketh High School
Fleetwood, Lancashire Sept 1986 - Aug 1988
O levels - Maths, English Language, English Literature, History, Chemistry, RE, French, Needlework
Fleetwood Hesketh High School
Fleetwood, Lancashire Sept 1981 - Aug 1986
Skills
● Planning and organisational skills
● Analytical and critical thinking skills
● Maintaining accurate records and report writing
● Adaptability and flexibility
● Negotiating skills and conflict resolution
● Communication skills, including questioning and effective listening skills
● Ability to problem solve, prioritise and effectively multi-task
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Sept 1994 - June 2023
Primary School Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Sept 1993 - Aug 1994
Primary School Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Mar 1993 - Aug 1993
Primary Supply Teacher
Lancashire County Council
Nov 1992 - Mar 1993
Bachelor of Education -
University College of Ripon And York St John
Sept 1988 - Aug 1992
A-Levels - English Literature, RE, Classical Studies. General Studies
Fleetwood Hesketh High School
Sept 1986 - Aug 1988
O levels - Maths, English Language, English Literature, History, Chemistry, RE, French, Needlework
Fleetwood Hesketh High School
Sept 1981 - Aug 1986
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