Lauren Ralph
Liverpool
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in classroom and behaviour management. Proficient in lesson planning, curriculum delivery, and differentiated teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs, including SEND awareness. Strong skills in safeguarding, child protection, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and carers. Committed to enhancing student progress through effective assessment for learning and adaptive teaching methods. Career goal: to continue advancing educational practices that promote emotional well-being and academic success for all students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply Primary Teacher
HAYS Education
2023.10 - 2025.07
- Delivered engaging lessons across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a variety of primary schools.
- Adapted confidently to different school settings, policies and classroom environments.
- Planned and delivered high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.
- Delivered phonics lessons using the Read Write Inc. programme to support early reading, spelling and language development.
- Planned and taught mathematics using the White Rose Maths and Power Maths schemes, adapting lessons to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities.
- Used assessment for learning to identify misconceptions and provide targeted support to accelerate pupil progress.
- Established positive relationships quickly with pupils, staff and parents to ensure continuity of learning.
- Used effective classroom and behaviour management strategies to create safe, stimulating learning environments.
- Differentiated learning to support pupils with a range of abilities, including children with SEND.
- Maintained high standards of safeguarding and child protection at all times.
- Demonstrated flexibility, resilience and professionalism by accepting teaching assignments at short notice.
Year 3 (KS2)
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
, University Placement
2023.01
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons across the curriculum.
- Used assessment to monitor progress and adapt teaching.
- Supported pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and parents.
Year 5 (KS2)
St Cecilia's Junior School
University Placement
2022.01
- Planned and delivered creative lessons that encouraged independence and engagement.
- Adapted teaching to meet a range of learning needs.
- Developed behaviour management and assessment skills.
Year 2 (KS1)
Hillside Primary School
University Placement
2021.01
- Supported whole-class teaching and small-group interventions.
- Delivered phonics, literacy, mathematics and foundation subjects.
- Built positive relationships with pupils and promoted confidence and independence.
Team Member
Greggs
Liverpool
2022.09 - 2023.10
- Delivered excellent customer service within a fast-paced environment.
- Built positive relationships with regular customers through friendly and professional communication.
- Assisted with daily opening and closing procedures.
- Prepared products for sale and maintained attractive product displays.
- Worked efficiently under pressure while supporting colleagues to achieve team objectives.
Store Assistant
Home Bargains
Old Swan, Liverpool
2018.08 - 2022.08
- Delivered excellent customer service and assisted customers with purchases and product enquiries.
- Operated tills accurately, handling payments, refunds and exchanges.
- Organised stock and maintained high standards of store presentation.
- Worked effectively as part of a busy retail team.
- Developed excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
Education
BA (Hons) - Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Liverpool John Moores University
A Levels -
Broughton Hall Sixth Form
GCSEs -
Broughton Hall High School
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Experience with Read Write Inc Phonics, White Rose Maths, Power Maths
- Lesson planning and curriculum delivery
- Assessment for learning
- Differentiated and adaptive teaching
- Early reading and phonics
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- SEND awareness
- Parent and carer communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organisation and time management
- Problem solving and decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
Certification
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Read Write Inc. Phonics
- White Rose Maths
- Power Maths
- Heartstart / Basic First Aid Training (2017 & 2019)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Behaviour Management
- Assessment for Learning
- Adaptive Teaching and Differentiation
- SEND Awareness and Inclusive Practice
- National Curriculum
- Reflective Practice
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
- Local Primary School, Reading Volunteer, 2019, 2020, Volunteered weekly to support Year 2 pupils in developing reading fluency, confidence and comprehension.
- Teaching Assistant Experience | Year 1 Class, 2018, Assisted the class teacher with lesson delivery, classroom organisation and behaviour management.
- Volunteer Classroom Support, 2022, 2023, Returned to university placement schools to support educational visits, classroom activities and teacher cover.
CAREER BREAK
- Planned Maternity Leave
- July 2025 – September 2026
- Following the birth of my child, I took a planned period of maternity leave. During this time I remained engaged with developments in education by keeping up to date with safeguarding guidance, curriculum developments and current teaching practices. I am now looking forward to returning to the classroom and continuing my professional development while making a positive contribution to pupils' learning and wellbeing.
Affiliations
- cooking, painting, crafts
Timeline
Supply Primary Teacher
HAYS Education
2023.10 - 2025.07
Year 3 (KS2)
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
2023.01
Team Member
Greggs
2022.09 - 2023.10
Year 5 (KS2)
St Cecilia's Junior School
2022.01
Year 2 (KS1)
Hillside Primary School
2021.01
Store Assistant
Home Bargains
2018.08 - 2022.08
BA (Hons) - Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Liverpool John Moores University
A Levels -
Broughton Hall Sixth Form
GCSEs -
Broughton Hall High School