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Kerry Makey

Small Dole,West Sussex

Summary

Hardworking, enthusiastic Secondary School Teacher with extensive experience motivating and developing students progress. Driven to help students understand material whilst developing broader learning and good citizenship skills. Strong organisational skills which help manage the high work load this job generates. Achieve company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Enjoy working with students on both an academic and pastoral level to help them achieve their best.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Secondary school teacher

Oakwood school
Horley, Surrey
09.2005 - Current
  • Created a positive learning environment by implementing a range of engaging teaching strategies. e.g writing on white boards to develop ideas of a topic before an activity.
  • Incorporated modern technology into lessons for enhanced student engagement. e.g. Use of a visualiser during the challenges of COVID.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking skills through the introduction of problem-solving activities.
  • Maintained order and discipline in classes to facilitate effective learning. e.g classroom management during practical cooking, textiles and art lessons is vital for safety as well as learning.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, aiding in improved academic performance. Use of purple pen for feedback and encourage student's to respond in green to improve their work.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop new educational material, improving lesson quality. Regular whole staff and department meetings to facilitate this.
  • Managed parent-teacher meetings effectively, fostering stronger home-school communication links.
  • Nurtured an inclusive classroom environment by promoting respect and mutual understanding amongst students.
  • Kept classroom organised, clean and safe for students and visitors. This is vital in a food room for safety reasons.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Supply teacher

Select Education
Sussex, Sussex
09.2002 - 07.2004
  • Ensured consistent learning environment by adhering to school's curriculum and behavioural guidelines.
  • Adapted teaching methods for students' individual learning needs.
  • Achieved effective classroom management with strong disciplinary skills.
  • Fostered positive student-teacher relationships to encourage student participation.

Aftercare Service for Curry's

Contact Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
01.2003 - 08.2003

Answered customer calls about aftercare service and liaised with engineers for service.

Supply teacher

Teaching Agency
New Zealand, Waitakere Region
01.2002 - 06.2002
  • Ensured consistent learning environment by adhering to school's curriculum and behavioural guidelines.
  • Achieved effective classroom management with strong disciplinary skills.
  • Covered various subjects across the school including teaching Chinese and Korean students who were overseas in the international part of the school.

Greetings card Shop

Athena
Lakeside, thurrock, Essex
09.1999 - 06.2000
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow in the card shop.
  • Fostered a positive shopping environment by maintaining high standards of customer service.
  • Assisted customers with card and gift selection.

Education

A-Levels - Art and English Literature

Palmers Sixth Form College
Grays, Thurrock
09.1993 - 07.1995

Foundation - Art

Thurrock College
Thurrock, Essex
09.1995 - 07.1996

GCSEs - Various including Art, English Language and Literature

Laindon High Road
Laindon, Essex
09.1988 - 07.1993

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Art teaching

Anglia Polytechnic University
Chelmsford, Essex
09.2000 - 07.2001

Pre-Foundation and Foundation - Art

Thurrock College
Grays, Thurrock
09.1993 - 07.1995

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Behaviour management
  • Student motivation techniques
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • Effective feedback delivery
  • Lesson planning

Timeline

Secondary school teacher

Oakwood school
09.2005 - Current

Aftercare Service for Curry's

Contact Centre
01.2003 - 08.2003

Supply teacher

Select Education
09.2002 - 07.2004

Supply teacher

Teaching Agency
01.2002 - 06.2002

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Secondary Art teaching

Anglia Polytechnic University
09.2000 - 07.2001

Greetings card Shop

Athena
09.1999 - 06.2000

Foundation - Art

Thurrock College
09.1995 - 07.1996

A-Levels - Art and English Literature

Palmers Sixth Form College
09.1993 - 07.1995

Pre-Foundation and Foundation - Art

Thurrock College
09.1993 - 07.1995

GCSEs - Various including Art, English Language and Literature

Laindon High Road
09.1988 - 07.1993
Kerry Makey