Leah Buckley
Chesterfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in safeguarding policies and phonics teaching. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment through effective communication and tailored teaching strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
EYFS Teacher
The Bramble Academy
Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to early years learners, fostering a love for learning .
- Developed strong relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication regarding students’ progress.
- Adhered to EYFS curriculum guidelines while preparing teaching materials and adapting methods to meet individual student needs.
Teacher in a primary school
Alder Tree Primary
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.09 - 2025.08
- Facilitated extracurricular activities fostering team spirit and leadership skills amongst pupils.
- Organised school trips as a means of enhancing experiential learning opportunities for pupils.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for diverse learning needs of students.
- Regularly updated parents about their child's progress maintaining open lines of communication.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
- Fulfilled curriculum requirements by planning and delivering engaging lessons.
Nursery practitioner
Children Corner Childcare
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.07 - 2024.01
- Collaborated closely with other practitioners to create engaging lesson plans catered to different learning styles.
- Assisted with nap times which contributed to improved energy levels among students throughout the day.
- Enhanced emotional development of children with use of empathy-focussed group activities.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Provided support during meal times, encouraging balanced diets for better health.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds 09/2020 - 07/2024
A-Levels - History
Sheffield High School for girls
Sheffield 09/2018 - 07/2020
A-Levels - Psychology
Sheffield High School for Girls
Sheffield 09/2018 - 07/2020
A-Levels - Sociology
Sheffield High School for Girls
Sheffield 09/2018 - 07/2020
Skills
- Understanding of safeguarding policies
- Empathetic understanding
- Phonics teaching
- Effective feedback
- Lesson planning
- Behavioural Management
- Classroom management
- Curriculum knowledge
- Behavioural modelling
- Early Years safeguarding knowledge
- Positive reinforcement
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Safeguarding awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EYFS Teacher
The Bramble Academy
2025.09 - 2026.04
Teacher in a primary school
Alder Tree Primary
2024.09 - 2025.08
Nursery practitioner
Children Corner Childcare
2022.07 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education with QTS
Leeds Trinity University
09/2020 - 07/2024
A-Levels - History
Sheffield High School for girls
09/2018 - 07/2020
A-Levels - Psychology
Sheffield High School for Girls
09/2018 - 07/2020
A-Levels - Sociology
Sheffield High School for Girls
09/2018 - 07/2020