Kirstie Walsh
Hyde ,Chesh
Summary
Compassionate Special Needs Teacher enhancing learning experiences through tailored lesson plans and inclusive classroom environments. Created engaging activities that fostered social and academic growth, empowering students to reach their full potential. Proficient in preparing multisensory lessons and understanding the autism spectrum, ensuring effective lesson planning and behavioural management. Committed to safeguarding procedures and enhancing educational experiences for students with special needs. Career goal: to continue advancing inclusive education practices and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special needs teacher
Cromwell High School
Dukinfield , Cheshire
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with parents, updating them on child's progress.
- Provided one-to-one support for students suffering from severe disabilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay updated on SEN best practices.
- Developed individualised learning plans by assessing student needs.
- Planned learning strategies, activities and materials to reflect needs of individual students.
- Met with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
Primary school teacher
St John's Thornham
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Undertook parent-teacher meetings to provide feedback on student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
- Integrated technology into lessons, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
- Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
Education
PGCE in Primary education - Education
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.2018 - 06.2019
BSc in psychology of sport and exercise - psychology
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
- Special needs policy implementation
- Adapted teaching methods
- Multisensory lessons preparation
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Special education knowledge
- Lesson planning
- Behavioural Management
- Safeguarding procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special needs teacher
Cromwell High School
04.2022 - Current
Primary school teacher
St John's Thornham
09.2019 - 04.2022
PGCE in Primary education - Education
University of Manchester
09.2018 - 06.2019
BSc in psychology of sport and exercise - psychology
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2009 - 05.2012
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