Lisa Carey
Bristol,United Kingdom
Summary
Expert in educational software and pedagogical strategies, focused on enhancing teaching effectiveness. Proven track record in organizing records, developing systems and policies, coordinating events, and engaging stakeholders. Skilled in system development and policy implementation for educational improvement. Acknowledged for leadership in team settings and commitment to fostering collaborative, creative thinking. Able to prioritise actions effectively within a system with many competing priorities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
SENDCo / Teacher
Horfield C of E Primary School
Bristol
09.2022 - Current
- Lead teams of staff in implementing school-wide projects to improve the quality of provision for pupils.
- Designed and co-ordinated systems to address issues in access to targeted provision, including developing policy.
- Liaised regularly with stakeholders regarding proposed changes of policy; communicated information clearly and demonstrated collaborative leadership by including staff, parent and pupil voice in decision making.
- Collaborated with a range special education professionals and co-ordinated events; facilitated communication between external agencies and families.
- Delivered regular CPD training to staff through both presentation-lead meetings and collaborative workshops.
- Supported parents in accessing medical assessments for their children or applying for Education and Health Care Plans.
- Advised staff and parents about a wide range of specialist issues regarding Special education.
Assistant Principal
Kingfisher Primary School
Bristol
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Promoted a collaborative work culture among educators, fostering team synergy.
- Championed diversity and inclusion within the school culture and curriculum.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for continuous teacher improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with a focus on student well-being.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency within the educational setting.
- Modelled excellent leadership skills to promote positive interaction between teaching staff, students, and other stakeholders.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Identified prioritisation of initiatives and actions covering a wide range of foci.
Class teacher / Reading Subject lead
Filton Avenue Primary School
Bristol
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops, including leading whole school CPD.
- Organised and facilitated enriching experiences inside and outside the classroom.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
Class teacher / English lead
Parson Street Primary; Greenfield E-ACT Academy
Bristol
09.2002 - 08.2014
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Improved literacy skills by introducing new initiatives in various areas of English throughout the school into lessons.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and attendance.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
Records Assistant
Bristol Records Office
Bristol
07.2002 - 11.2002
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information to ensure client trust and compliance with privacy laws.
- Supported supervisors in administrative tasks, contributed towards efficient team functioning.
- Promoted efficiency with precise and organised record keeping.
- Responded promptly to requests for specific files, facilitated seamless business operations.
- Provided prompt response to enquiries regarding historic records.
Education
Master of Science - Information Management
University of the West of England
Bristol, England 09.2024 -
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Leadership, Learning and Policy
University of Bristol
Bristol, England 09.2017 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Open (Modern Foreign Languages)
The Open University
Great Britain 09.2011 - 06.2016
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Bristol
Bristol, England 09.2003 - 04.2007
PGCE (Primary) - Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 10.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Old and Middle English
University College Dublin
10.1992 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Arts - English and Italian
University College Dublin
Dublin 10.1988 - 07.1992
PCGE (NA SENCO) - Special Education
Bath Spa University
Bath 09.2017 - 08.2018
A-Levels - English, History, Latin
Colston's Girls' School
Bristol 09.1986 - 07.1988
O-Levels / GCSE - 10 - including English and Maths
Colston's Girls' School
Bristol 09.1981 - 07.1988
Skills
- File system organisation
- Creative thinking stimulation
- School event coordination
- Motivational and creative teaching
- Pedagogical theory
- Educational software proficiency
- Patience and resilience
- Effective feedback
- Collaborative working
- Team leadership
- Excellent communication skills
- Liaising with a range of stakeholders and outside agencies
Affiliations
- Practical crafts, especial woodworking and needlework.
- Strong interest in history: member of historical societies.
Languages
Spanish
Upper intermediate
French
Upper intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Russian
Elementary
English
Native
Timeline
Master of Science - Information Management
University of the West of England
09.2024 -
SENDCo / Teacher
Horfield C of E Primary School
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Kingfisher Primary School
09.2017 - 04.2022
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Leadership, Learning and Policy
University of Bristol
09.2017 - 12.2025
PCGE (NA SENCO) - Special Education
Bath Spa University
09.2017 - 08.2018
Class teacher / Reading Subject lead
Filton Avenue Primary School
09.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Open (Modern Foreign Languages)
The Open University
09.2011 - 06.2016
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Bristol
09.2003 - 04.2007
Class teacher / English lead
Parson Street Primary; Greenfield E-ACT Academy
09.2002 - 08.2014
Records Assistant
Bristol Records Office
07.2002 - 11.2002
PGCE (Primary) - Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
10.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Old and Middle English
University College Dublin
10.1992 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Arts - English and Italian
University College Dublin
10.1988 - 07.1992
A-Levels - English, History, Latin
Colston's Girls' School
09.1986 - 07.1988
O-Levels / GCSE - 10 - including English and Maths
Colston's Girls' School
09.1981 - 07.1988