Kirsty Oakman
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Enthusiastic with ambition for making learning exciting and enjoyable. Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SEND teacher
Southcote Primary School
Reading, Berkshire
2023.02 - Current
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Developed programme to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created bonds and trust between myself, children and families.
- Daily adapted phonics, work stations and speech and language activities.
- Set up and design sensory circuits.
- Meet with other professionals frequently to discuss children's progression.
- TACT, TSP meetings.
- Parents evenings.
- Collect data and knowledge to apply for EHCPS.
- Build a rota and timetable that works for the children's needs including sensory breaks, maths, English, story massage.
- Report any concerns through our safeguarding system.
- Intensive interaction daily.
- Autism awareness sessions daily.
- Plan weekly meeting children's interests and targets.
Early Years Practitioner
Southcote Primary School
Reading, Berkshire
2016.09 - Current
- Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Served as Key Person for 10 children.
- Teacher cover 3x a week.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Set up inviting activities daily to encourage children's learning through play.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery
Reading, Berkshire
2006.01 - 2016.09
- Maintained a healthy, safe and secure setting by performing a variety of domestic tasks.
- Enabled accurate assessment of children's progress by providing staff support and guidance in relation to EYFS framework.
- Created a happy, safe and stimulating learning environment for children aged 0-5.
- Created an inclusive environment, ensuring equality of access and opportunity for children, parents and staff.
- Trained and supported other co workers through their apprenticeships and also by setting a good example of what best practise looks like.
- Smoothened children's transition into nursery by organising and conducting induction meetings.
- Daily communication with parents.
- Maximised children's engagement by establishing a structured routine of daily activities.
- Created stimulating nursery displays for improved learning engagement.
- Managed challenging behaviour with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Helped children with personal hygiene, changing babies and assisting toddlers with toilet training.
- Escalated safeguarding concerns promptly to maintain child safety.
- Promoted inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs by making activities accessible for all.
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- Supported children's learning development through reading, writing and numeracy work.
- Enhanced children's emotional growth through positive socialisation activities.
- Managed three rooms.
- Organised and completed show arounds for new parents.
Nursery Senco
Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery
Reading, Berkshire
2013.03 - 2015.09
- Provided holistic approach to pupil care to optimise progress and development.
- Carried out pupil assessments, working closely with parents to aid achievement of goals.
- Provided compassionate support through effective communication and attentive listening to aid pupil wellbeing and comfort.
- Maintained continued knowledge of special education best practices and improvements through regular training programmes.
- Assisted disabled children with eating and drinking to help motor skills.
- Observe children staff my have concerns about and put actions in place.
- work with other agencies and professionals to gain knowledge and advice for the child's needs.
- speech and language activities.
- Set up targets for staff members to follow with a plan on how to achieve them.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Day nursery
Intermediate level apprenticeship in team leading
Reading 2013.04 - 2014.04
NVQ Level 1 -
functional skills in English
Reading 2012.09 - 2013.09
NVQ Level 1 -
functional skills in mathematics.
Reading 2011.08 - 2012.08
NVQ Level 3 -
Children's care and development.
Reading 2005.03 - 2008.03
GCSEs -
mathematics
GCSEs -
English
GCSEs -
Art and Design
GCSEs -
German
GCSEs -
Science
Skills
- Caring and empathetic
- Hard working
- Love to achieve new goals and see the children meet theirs
- Purposeful lesson planning
- Child development
- Positive learning environment
- In-class SEND support
- Self-motivated
- Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Experience with special-needs students
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Behavioural interventions
- Team player
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Creative imagination stimulation
Timeline
SEND teacher
Southcote Primary School
2023.02 - Current
Early Years Practitioner
Southcote Primary School
2016.09 - Current
NVQ Level 4 - Day nursery
Intermediate level apprenticeship in team leading
2013.04 - 2014.04
Nursery Senco
Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery
2013.03 - 2015.09
NVQ Level 1 -
functional skills in English
2012.09 - 2013.09
NVQ Level 1 -
functional skills in mathematics.
2011.08 - 2012.08
Senior Nursery Nurse
Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery
2006.01 - 2016.09
NVQ Level 3 -
Children's care and development.
2005.03 - 2008.03
GCSEs -
mathematics
GCSEs -
English
GCSEs -
Art and Design
GCSEs -
German
GCSEs -
Science