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 - 07.1999
GNVQ Intermediate - Health and Social Care
William Morris Academy
London, ENG 09.1999 - 07.2000
GNVQ Advance - Health and Social Care
William Morris Academy
London, ENG 09.2000 - 05.2001
Millennium Volunteers Award - Voluntary Youth and Community Work
Programme Hours Completed
West Drayton Youth Centre 10.2001 - 06.2003
Skills
Microsoft Office
Mentoring and coaching
Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Individual support
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 - 06.2003
GNVQ Advance - Health and Social Care
William Morris Academy
09.2000 - 05.2001
GNVQ Intermediate - Health and Social Care
William Morris Academy
09.1999 - 07.2000
GCSEs -
Burlington Danes Secondary School
09.1995 - 07.1999