Katrina Ludlow
Ilkeston,Derbyshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a strong foundation in autism strategies, dyslexia interventions, and social emotional learning. Demonstrates exceptional skills in classroom management, behaviour management, and differentiated instruction to foster inclusive learning environments. Proficient in GCSE subject knowledge, ESL teaching techniques, and literacy and numeracy promotion. Adept at parent-teacher collaboration, child protection awareness, and maintaining safe environments. Committed to enhancing learner engagement through effective collaboration and positive reinforcement strategies.
Driven and inspiring, with exceptional communication and leadership skills suited for mentoring and guiding individuals towards their goals. Possesses strong ability to motivate and engage others, fostering positive and supportive environment. Committed to achieving meaningful outcomes and personal growth in students within Maths.
I am a driven professional with talent for inspiring and guiding others. Within my combined roles I have developed strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster growth and development of individuals. My aims to create meaningful impact by empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
I am an experienced Maths Coach with talent for empowering individuals to achieve their best. Skilled in developing tailored coaching programmes that drive performance and personal growth. Successfully improve individual capabilities, leading to enhanced productivity and morale in various settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Maths Coach
Archway Learning trust
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2025 - Current
- Integrated technology into teaching strategies, significantly enhancing student engagement during lessons.
- Adapted lesson plans to cater for diverse learning styles, promoting inclusive education.
- Conducted peer observations and provided feedback on teaching methodologies.
- Maintained communication with parents regarding student progress and improvement areas in mathematics.
- Collaborated with mathematics teachers to exchange best practices and resources for departmental enhancement.
- Recorded pupils' progress to identify academic challenges and monitor development.
- Led intervention sessions to prepare students for examinations effectively.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to minimise disruptions and create a conducive learning environment.
LSA Maths Specialist/ DofE Manager
Fernwood School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Conducted training sessions to enhance staff skills and competency.
- Developed tailored lessons for individual students based on assessment results.
- Collaborated with Education Psychologist to support students with Autism and ADHD.
- Maintained safeguarding practices and documented incidents on CPOMS.
- Ensured compliance with GDPR regulations throughout operations.
- Supervised Entry Level Maths course and oversaw Prince's Trust Award teaching.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Fostered professional relationships with students to promote an inclusive environment.
Learning support assistant
Kirkhallam Community Academy
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Created lesson materials to enhance educational effectiveness.
- Encouraged independent learning through consistent mentoring of pupils.
- Monitored pupil progress, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Delivered lessons, ensuring comprehensive understanding among students.
- Organised after-school clubs to enrich extracurricular offerings.
- Liaised with parents during meetings, communicating effectively about student progress.
- Accompanied and led school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all pupils.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies to maintain a disciplined atmosphere.
Art Technician
Ormiston enterprise academy
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
09.2006 - 12.2012
- Provided technical support during art lessons, contributing to students success.
- Managed artwork storage areas efficiently minimising potential damage during transit or storage.
- Assisted artists with installation work at site-specific locations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of various art workshops, resulting in enriched community engagement.
- Conducted regular maintenance on art equipment, enhancing its lifespan.
- Upheld high standards of safety.
- Worked flexibly to meet additional hours required for exhibition previews and parents evenings.
- Assisted with general and administrative support tasks.
- Cleaned and tidied classrooms, exhibition areas, upkeeping gallery standards.
- Making screens for screen printing.
- Provided support within the lessons.
- Managed inventory of art supplies, ensuring constant availability for artists' use.
- Helped at clothes show exhibitions.
- Organised trips for the art department including completing all relevant documentation and bookings of workshops and exhibitions.
Education
BA Hons open degree - Psychology and Maths
The Open University
Nottingham 10.2021 -
GCSEs - Maths
Clarendon College
Nottingham 09.2012 - 09.2013
GCSEs - English
Clarendon College
Nottingham 09.2012 - 06.2013
GCSEs - Human Biology
Clarendon College
Nottingham 09.1998 - 05.1999
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning
NVQ Level 3 Advanced Supporting Teaching and Learning
Nottingham 09.2017 - 05.2018
NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning
NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning
Nottingham 09.2015 - 05.2016
GCSEs - Design Technology
Carlton Le Willows
Nottingham 09.1994 - 05.1996
Skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Autism strategies
- Dyslexia interventions
- Social emotional learning
- GCSE subject knowledge
- Parent-Teacher liaison
- Child protection awareness
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Learner engagement
- SEN knowledge
- ESL teaching techniques
- Literacy and numeracy promotion
- ICT literate
- Team player
- Tutoring students
- Child protection training
- Student safety
- Intervention delivery
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Classroom management
- Nonverbal communication
- Inclusive mind-set
- Data entry and reporting
- Effective collaboration
- Positive reinforcement usage
- Microsoft Office
- Records management systems
- First Aid certification
- Pupil assessment
- Mentoring students
- Positive reinforcement
- One-to-one and small group instruction
- Secondary education
- Behaviour management
- Record-keeping
- Challenging behaviour management
- Special needs support
- Student and parent relationships
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student progress reporting
- Child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Maintaining safe environments
- Classroom support
- Competent mathematics skills
- Daily and weekly lesson planning
- Pastoral care
- Exam preparation guidance
- Disability equality act knowledge
Timeline
Maths Coach
Archway Learning trust
01.2025 - Current
BA Hons open degree - Psychology and Maths
The Open University
10.2021 -
LSA Maths Specialist/ DofE Manager
Fernwood School
01.2019 - 01.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning
NVQ Level 3 Advanced Supporting Teaching and Learning
09.2017 - 05.2018
NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning
NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning
09.2015 - 05.2016
Learning support assistant
Kirkhallam Community Academy
09.2012 - 01.2019
GCSEs - Maths
Clarendon College
09.2012 - 09.2013
GCSEs - English
Clarendon College
09.2012 - 06.2013
Art Technician
Ormiston enterprise academy
09.2006 - 12.2012
GCSEs - Human Biology
Clarendon College
09.1998 - 05.1999
GCSEs - Design Technology
Carlton Le Willows
09.1994 - 05.1996
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