Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
REFERENCES
INTERESTS
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KIRSTY BROWN

KIRSTY BROWN

Middlesex

Summary

Enthusiastic empathetic mentor working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group workshops using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Proven track record of successfully improving student academic performance and well-being.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Casual Playworker

Sir John Lillie Primary School
London , ENG
07.2018 - Current
  • Administered basic first aid to treat injuries or illnesses.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Prepared comprehensive schedules of activities and maintained daily records of number of participants, incidents and activities.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects

Student Support Mentor

Red Balloon Learner Centre NWL
London , ENG
11.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated workshops and training to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
  • Monitored student progress and attendance to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.

Education Welfare Officer

Achieving for Children
London , ENG
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Monitoring and recording outcomes of planning with parents/pupils to improve attendance, maintain efficient and contemporaneous notes and records
  • Managed over 30 cases reducing barriers to learning in the London borough of Richmond schools offering one to one guidance on personal and academic matters
  • Giving advice and support to teachers on policies/procedures/strategies in relation to whole school approach of managing attendance and improving student well-being
  • Developed strong communication and organisational skills through working on outreach projects with students and the public

Teaching Assistant

Elthorne Park High School
London , ENG
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Liaising with parents, teachers, Ed Psychs, SALT therapist and CAMHS
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Participating in collaborative problem-solving activities like annual reviews, TAC and MAP meetings.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Teaching Assistant

Meadow High School
London , ENG
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • By using Team TEACCH, improved 70% of students' challenging behaviour.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

Assistant Substantial Youth Worker

Ealing Youth And Connexions Service
London , ENG
09.2013 - 07.2016
  • Managed small team on several projects, which resulted in 85% of clients obtaining AQA qualification, 20% of SEN people acquiring skills to undertake Voluntary Youth Workers roles, and of girls transitioned from NEET to EET.
  • Contributed to development of individualised plans to support youth goal achievement.
  • Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.

Disability Project Worker

Ealing Youth and Connexions Service
London , ENG
04.2013 - 04.2016
  • Worked part-time creating and delivering bespoke AQA accredited programmes to develop life skills of young people with mild to moderate physical, mental and/or learning disabilities
  • Created inclusive programs for special needs schools to improving students' attendance.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between staff teams to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Worked with team of 20 professionals focused on meeting disability project needs

Motivational Mentor

Albemarle Primary School
London , ENG
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Time mentoring internal referrals 1:1 & liaised with external agencies such as Family Action and CAMHS
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
  • Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.

Learning Mentor

Spurgeons Charity
London , ENG
09.2011 - 04.2013
  • Worked part-time at primary and secondary schools, delivering 1:1 sessions with children
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brunel University
London, ENG
10.2003 - 07.2006

GCSEs -

Burlington Danes Secondary School
London, ENG
09.1995 - 1999.07

GNVQ Intermediate - Health and Social Care

William Morris Academy
London, ENG
09.1999 - 2000.07

GNVQ Advance - Health and Social Care

William Morris Academy
London, ENG
09.2000 - 2001.05

Millennium Volunteers Award - Voluntary Youth and Community Work

Programme Hours Completed
West Drayton Youth Centre
10.2001 - 2003.06

Skills

Microsoft Officeundefined

REFERENCES

Both professional and character references are available upon request.

INTERESTS

  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Badminton
  • Exercise
  • Cancer 'Race for Life'


Timeline

Student Support Mentor

Red Balloon Learner Centre NWL
11.2022 - Current

Education Welfare Officer

Achieving for Children
04.2022 - 09.2022

Teaching Assistant

Elthorne Park High School
09.2018 - 06.2022

Casual Playworker

Sir John Lillie Primary School
07.2018 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Meadow High School
09.2016 - 07.2018

Assistant Substantial Youth Worker

Ealing Youth And Connexions Service
09.2013 - 07.2016

Motivational Mentor

Albemarle Primary School
09.2013 - 07.2014

Disability Project Worker

Ealing Youth and Connexions Service
04.2013 - 04.2016

Learning Mentor

Spurgeons Charity
09.2011 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Brunel University
10.2003 - 07.2006

Millennium Volunteers Award - Voluntary Youth and Community Work

Programme Hours Completed
10.2001 - 2003.06

GNVQ Advance - Health and Social Care

William Morris Academy
09.2000 - 2001.05

GNVQ Intermediate - Health and Social Care

William Morris Academy
09.1999 - 2000.07

GCSEs -

Burlington Danes Secondary School
09.1995 - 1999.07
KIRSTY BROWN