Kayleigh Passfield
Bristol,Bristol
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in inclusion and access, currently managing inclusion projects for charitable organizations. Demonstrated success in project management and team leadership, achieving project goals through effective strategic planning and resource allocation. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team collaboration, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Background as a special needs teacher enhances understanding of beneficiaries' needs, ensuring their perspectives are prioritised in decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Inclusion Projects Management
Bristol Bears Foundation
Bristol, Bristol
01.2025 - Current
- Led development and implementation of inclusive community and school based programmes to enhance participation.
- Coordinated partnerships with local organisations to promote awareness of inclusion initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for staff to foster understanding of diversity.
- Managed logistics and resources for events aimed at increasing accessibility for all participants.
- Evaluated programme effectiveness by gathering feedback and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate best practices in inclusive project management.
- Developed communication materials that articulated mission and objectives of inclusion projects.
- Advocated for underrepresented groups within community to ensure equitable access to services.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed and maintained budgets for new and ongoing projects.
Special education teacher
Venturers Trust
Bristol, Bristol
03.2024 - Current
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors and administrators to resolve student behavioural and academic issues.
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
- Assisted SEN students in regular classes with assignments.
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet individual student needs and capabilities.
- Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Collected and interpreted specialist assessment data to inform teaching practices.
- Met with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
- Provided personal and medical care for students as required.
- Assessed SEN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
- Used exemplary teaching and behaviour management strategies to manage class atmosphere.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Implemented skill development programs for assigned students.
- Created classroom environment to promote physical, social and emotional development.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
- Ran training sessions and supported all staff in understanding needs of SEN pupils.
- Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Prepared reports on students and activities for administration team.
Tutor
Tutoring by Kayleigh
08.2021 - Current
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Assessed student needs to determine skill levels and inform curriculum development.
- Set clear targets and delivered feedback to achieve student goals.
- Taught study skills and learning accommodations to help struggling students resolve core issues impeding academic progress.
- Helped students to build study guides and habits to increase confidence, comprehension and data recall.
- Aided students in experimenting and discovering best-suited learning methods to foster academic achievements.
- Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with students, caregivers and school faculty to drive awareness of services and encourage referrals.
- Provided constructive feedback for each tutoring session to evaluate student performance and determine future needs.
- Maintained updated knowledge of curriculum standards and education requirements to help students meet objectives.
- Utilised innovative methods to illustrate core concepts, implementing technological, visual and auditory instructional tools.
- Managed complex schedule of appointments to service high-volume client base.
- Updated records and progress reporting to enhance accountability.
- Managed pupil behaviour and set firm boundaries to maximise learning potential.
- Sourced texts and relevant materials to adequately prepare for lessons and increase knowledge of academic study needs.
- Delivered quizzes and activities to track student comprehension.
- Completed periodic training to gain knowledge of emerging trends in education.
- Maximised student retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
Special education teacher
City of Rochester School
City of Rochester School, Kent
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors and administrators to resolve student behavioural and academic issues.
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
- Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed.
- Assisted SEN students in regular classes with assignments.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Assessed SEN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
- Provided personal and medical care for students as required.
- Met with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09.2016 - 06.2019
QTS - Teaching
KMT Kent teacher training
Kent 07.2020 - 06.2021
Skills
- Disability behaviour management
- Adaptive behaviour adjustment
- Physical disability support
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
- Peer support programmes
- Inclusive education
- Communication skills
- Inclusive programme design
- Community engagement strategies
- Partnership development
- Budget management
- Curriculum modification
- Inclusion strategy planning
Timeline
Inclusion Projects Management
Bristol Bears Foundation
01.2025 - Current
Special education teacher
Venturers Trust
03.2024 - Current
Tutor
Tutoring by Kayleigh
08.2021 - Current
QTS - Teaching
KMT Kent teacher training
07.2020 - 06.2021
Special education teacher
City of Rochester School
10.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2016 - 06.2019