Kathryn Williams
Wolverhampton,South Staffordshire
Summary
Reflective and resilient early years and primary education professional with excellent subject knowledge of EYFS. Committed to high standards of child safeguarding and wellbeing. Demonstrates effective time management skills, working in an organised, flexible, and honest manner within collaborative team environments. Empathetic and approachable, with a sense of humour that supports positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while contributing to a supportive learning atmosphere.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Educator
N Family Club
Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced children's literacy skills by implementing engaging phonics activities.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Developed curiosity and independence, encouraging children to actively play and explore.
- Created a safe environment for staff and children, constantly adhering to health and hygiene requirements.
- Participated in training to meet educational standards and appropriate legal requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality educational activities
CAREER BREAK
.
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Took a career break to extend my maternity leave and focus on looking after my twin girls.
EYFS and Year 1 Phase Leader
Woods Bank Academy
Wednesbury, Walsall
09.2016 - 10.2023
- Planned and delivered lessons for all areas of the curriculum in EYFS and Year 1.
- School Mentor for trainee teachers.
- Contributed to whole school improvement and policy implementation.
- Deputy DSL.
- Developed positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress and attainment to encourage continuous improvement against educational goals.
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
Class Teacher
Kings Rise Academy
Kingstanding, Birmingham
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on pupil progress.
- Lead on a whole school subject, monitoring progress and coverage in all year groups.
- Delivered interventions to support progress.
- Developed individual education plans.
- Developed community links.
Class Teacher
Stow Heath Primary School
Willenhall, Wolverhampton
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Planned and delivered lessons for all areas of the curriculum.
- Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Supervised groups of children on educational excursions.
- Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Primary Education with the Advanced study of Early Years
University of Chester
Chester 09.2003 - 07.2007
A-Levels - VCE Health and Social Care (C) ICT (D) General Studies (E)
Codsall Community Sixth Form Centre
Wolverhampton 09.2001 - 08.2003
GCSEs - Mathematics (B) English Literature (C) English Language (C) Double Science (CC) ICT (A) French (B)
Codsall Community High School
Wolverhampton 09.1998 - 08.2001
Skills
- Excellent subject knowledge of EYFS and KS1
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Effective time management
- Child safeguarding
- Reflective and resilient
- Teamwork
- Organised
- Flexibility
- Honest
- Empathetic
- Sense of Humour
Affiliations
- Badminton
- Walking
- Music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educator
N Family Club
06.2024 - Current
CAREER BREAK
.
10.2023 - 06.2024
EYFS and Year 1 Phase Leader
Woods Bank Academy
09.2016 - 10.2023
Class Teacher
Kings Rise Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016
Class Teacher
Stow Heath Primary School
09.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Primary Education with the Advanced study of Early Years
University of Chester
09.2003 - 07.2007
A-Levels - VCE Health and Social Care (C) ICT (D) General Studies (E)
Codsall Community Sixth Form Centre
09.2001 - 08.2003
GCSEs - Mathematics (B) English Literature (C) English Language (C) Double Science (CC) ICT (A) French (B)
Codsall Community High School
09.1998 - 08.2001