Kim Francis
Lower Stondon,Bedfordshire
Summary
Innovative educator and scientific professional with fundraising leadership, combining creativity, expertise, community engagement, and collaborative skills to deliver fun, educational and engaging outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Stondon Lower School
Lower Stondon, Central Bedfordshire
2014.12 - Current
- Plan and deliver lessons, including small group and whole-class teaching.
- Monitor and record student progress, contributing to assessments and reports.
- Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive classroom.
- Mentor and support other teaching assistants and classroom staff.
- Collaborate with teachers to plan lessons and interventions.
- Take responsibility for classroom management in the teacher's absence.
- Prepare and organise learning resources and classroom materials.
- Follow and uphold all policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards.
- Provide certified Paediatric First Aid.
Childcare Assistant
Gail Fairey
Lower Stondon, Central Bedfordshire
2013.09 - 2015.04
- Delivered attentive care and supervision in an Early Years setting, fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
- Supported daily routines and facilitated educational, creative, play-based, and developmental activities in line with Early Years standards.
- Maintained high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and safeguarding,
- Communicating children's progress and wellbeing to parents.
- Administered certified first aid as required.
Senior Veterinary Diagnostic Technician
The Royal Veterinary College
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
1994.09 - 2010.06
- Managed and engaged in end-to-end operations of a veterinary diagnostic pathology laboratory, supervising staff, optimizing workflow efficiency, and ensuring accurate, timely diagnostic reporting.
- Authored, implemented, and maintained laboratory SOPs to ensure rigorous quality control and regulatory compliance.
- Led laboratory training and team development across students research groups and in-house staff.
- Certified departmental First Aid Officer.
Education
CACHE Level 3 - Supporting Teacher and Learning in schools
Central Bedfordshire Academy, Central Bedfordshire Council
Central Bedfordshire 2015.06 - 2016.01
CACHE Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Free Courses in England
Birmingham 2023.01 - 2023.03
BTEC National Certificate - Combined Science:
University of Luton
Luton, Bedfordshire 1992.09 - 1994.04
GCSE - Mathematics (C), Biology (C), Art & Design (C), English (D), Keyboarding Applications (D), Geography (E), Home Economics : Textiles (E)
Sandringham School
St. Albans, Hertfordshire 1988.09 - 1989.07
Skills
- Child protection awareness
- Oral communication
- Creative lesson planning
- Innovative thinking
- Professional networking
- Resilience under pressure
- Initiative taking
Affiliations
- Photography
- Travel
- Gardening
- Nature
COMMUNITY INVOVLEMENT
2008 - 2019 Chair - Parent Teacher Association
Organizing fundraising event. Managed budgets and coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and staff. Employed leadership, project management, and negotiation skills.
2013 - 2014 Founder/Coordinator – Mother and Toddler Community Group
Established and manage a community group for mothers and toddlers, Organizing regular events, activities, and support sessions. Lead and facilitate regular group meetings, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for parents and children. Handle communication, program development, and community engagement.
Timeline
CACHE Level 2 - Understanding Autism
Free Courses in England
2023.01 - 2023.03
CACHE Level 3 - Supporting Teacher and Learning in schools
Central Bedfordshire Academy, Central Bedfordshire Council
2015.06 - 2016.01
Teaching Assistant
Stondon Lower School
2014.12 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Gail Fairey
2013.09 - 2015.04
Senior Veterinary Diagnostic Technician
The Royal Veterinary College
1994.09 - 2010.06
BTEC National Certificate - Combined Science:
University of Luton
1992.09 - 1994.04
GCSE - Mathematics (C), Biology (C), Art & Design (C), English (D), Keyboarding Applications (D), Geography (E), Home Economics : Textiles (E)
Sandringham School
1988.09 - 1989.07