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Kirstie Kwiatkowski

Solihull ,West Midlands

Summary

  • Highly skilled professional with a strong emphasis on empathy and the ability to communicate clearly.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing conditions and remains calm and patient in stressful situations.
  • Organised with high expectations, fostering a positive attitude and building rapport to establish trust.
  • Recently re-entered the workforce after a twelve-year commitment to advocacy and care for a child with special educational needs.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

SEN Practitioner

Trident Alternative Provision
Solihull, West Midlands
02.2025 - Current
  • Delivering comprehensive teaching across KS3 and KS4, enhancing learner competence.
  • Conducting teaching sessions through Remote Learning to support continued education.
  • Marking and assessing Functional Skills papers, ensuring accuracy and timely feedback.
  • Invigilating Functional Skills exams, upholding integrity and compliance standards.
  • Contributing to Speaking and Listening assessments within the Functional Skills curriculum.
  • Liaising with external providers.
  • Ensuring student safety and wellbeing during all activities.
  • Employing de-escalation strategies to effectively manage dysregulated students.

Parent Governor

Ulverley Primary School
Solihull, West Midlands
12.2016 - 03.2020
  • Contributed to strategic direction, vision, and ethos of school.
  • Monitored progress, providing constructive challenges as necessary.
  • Managed headteacher performance to enhance leadership effectiveness.
  • Ensured compliance with statutory responsibilities for operational integrity.
  • Oversaw budgets to maintain financial health of institution.
  • Facilitated efficient and effective school operations, prioritising children's education.

Parent Volunteer

Ulverley Primary School
Solihull, West Midlands
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated individual reading sessions for children in Reception, Year 1, Year 2, and Year 6.
  • Updated reading materials weekly to ensure appropriate levels for each child.
  • Supported teachers with resource preparation and small group activities.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Provided tailored one-on-one assistance to enhance learning outcomes.

Nursery Volunteer

Tender Years Day Nursery
Solihull, West Midlands
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Ensured children settled into routines effectively.
  • Assisted with feeding, toileting, changing, and rest time.
  • Contributed actively to educational activities.
  • Supported hygiene practices to promote children's well-being.

Deputy Headteacher

Telford and Wrekin Council
Telford, Shropshire
09.2008 - 07.2011
  • Executed full-time teaching responsibilities for Years 5 and 6.
  • Supported headteacher in leadership and management tasks, ensuring operational continuity.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with staff, pupils, and community stakeholders.
  • Promoted pupil welfare and effectively managed behaviour standards.
  • Monitored academic performance and evaluated personal development of pupils.
  • Managed performance of teaching staff to facilitate professional growth.
  • Assisted in operational management to enhance school efficiency.
  • Collaborated in strategic planning and implementation of school improvement initiatives.

Primary School Teacher

Telford and Wrekin Council
Telford, Shropshire
09.2001 - 07.2008
  • Delivered full-time instruction to children in Years 3 to 6, fostering academic growth.
  • Organised classroom environment, including displays and teaching materials, to enhance learning.
  • Planned and adapted lessons to cater to diverse pupil needs, ensuring engagement.
  • Utilised assessments effectively to monitor student progression and inform instructional strategies.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and carers regarding individual child progress.
  • Encouraged personal development by inspiring students and establishing high expectations.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.
  • Identified barriers to learning and implemented appropriate interventions for support.

Education

Bachelor of Education with QTS - English Literature

University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor
09.1997

Skills

  • Empathy
  • Flexible with the ability to adjust to changing conditions
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Calm and patient in stressful situations
  • Organised with high expectations
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to build rapport and foster trust

Certification

· Fire Safety in Education

· Food Hygiene and Safety

· Child Protection in Education

· Safer Recruitment in Education

· Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools

· Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People

· Online Safety

· Child Exploitation

· Online Safety Act

· Female Genital Mutilation Awareness

· Safeguarding Young People

· The Importance of Filtering and Monitoring in Schools

· Equality and Diversity

· Child-on-Child Sexual Violence and Harassment

· First Aid Essentials

· Extremism and Radicalisation

· Reflective Safeguarding Practice for Schools

· Health and Safety in Education: Senior Leadership and Management

· Safeguarding Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

· Managing Allegations of Abuse Against Staff

· The Prevent Duty

· Risk Assessments in Educational Settings

· Heath and Safety in Education: Staff Awareness

· Child Neglect

· Supporting Staff Wellbeing in Schools

· Use of Reasonable Force in Schools

· How to be an Effective Fire Warden or Fire Marshal

· Working with Display Screen Equipment

· Effective Health and Safety for Children with SEND and ASN

· Dyslexia Awareness

· Dyscalculia Awareness

· ADHD Awareness

· A Guide to UK Data Protection: Education

· Cyber Security

· Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

· Administration of Medication in Schools

· Autism Awareness

· Looked After Children

· Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SEN Practitioner

Trident Alternative Provision
02.2025 - Current

Parent Governor

Ulverley Primary School
12.2016 - 03.2020

Parent Volunteer

Ulverley Primary School
09.2016 - 03.2020

Nursery Volunteer

Tender Years Day Nursery
09.2016 - 08.2017

Deputy Headteacher

Telford and Wrekin Council
09.2008 - 07.2011

Primary School Teacher

Telford and Wrekin Council
09.2001 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Education with QTS - English Literature

University of Wales, Bangor
Kirstie Kwiatkowski