Lisa Stevens
Solihull
Summary
A dedicated professional with previous extensive expertise in supporting children and young people with diverse needs, ensuring tailored support through comprehensive understanding of individual needs and profiles. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both collaboratively and in advisory capacities, and proven experience in training others and delivering training packages. Skilled in risk assessment writing and positive behaviour planning, complemented by a compassionate and nurturing approach which has been applied to animal care, both on a personal and voluntary work basis. Reliable and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of punctuality and adherence to routines. Future aspirations include furthering contributions to animal care and welfare through greater involvement with rescue work, primarily through supporting dogs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Specialist Advisory Teacher
Complex Communication Team-Coventry SEND Services
Coventry, West Midlands
2015.04 - 2026.04
As part of a team of highly experienced teachers who support children and young people (CYP) diagnosed with autism, or who present with complex communication needs, skills and and duties included:
- Observations/discussions and bespoke one to one work, to determine the needs of the individual and agree on appropriate and enabling strategies
- Provision of written reports and verbal feedback of next steps and priorities to best support children and young people to flourish based on individual strengths and challenges
- Training to parents and teachers online and in person
- Production and delivery of one to one and group interventions with CYPs to build skills and confidence in areas such as emotional regulation and managing anxiety
- Hold caseload surgeries to support school staff in classroom management and supporting individual social and emotional development
- Peer mentoring to colleagues
- Attendance at Special Educational Needs meetings such as EHCP Annual Reviews, My Support Plan Meetings and Safeguarding related meetings
- Learning walks and environmental audits in schools
- Home visits to CYPs who are unable to attend school through anxiety
SEN CLassroom Teacher - Autism Base
Dovedale Special School (Birmingham City Council)
Birmingham
2010.05 - 2015.04
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Autism - Children in Education
Birmingham University
09/2022 - 07/2023
PGCE - Primary Education
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 09/2004 - 07/2006
Skills
Relevant previous job specific skills:
- In depth knowledge and experience of working with individuals with differing needs; understanding that correct support is reliant on understanding the individual
- Ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with a others, both as a team player and in an advisory role with other professionals and care givers
- Ability to provide written reports and information detailing relevant strategies to support the needs of others
- Safeguarding and positive handling knowledge
- Knowledge of risk assessment writing and positive behaviour planning
Additional skills relevant to role:
- Canine/ feline behaviour knowledge and experience on a personal and voluntary work level - experience of working with rescue dogs exhibiting behaviours that challenge
- Knowledge of rescue routines with regards to hygiene, handling and exercise
- Compassionate, patient and resilient in building positive relationships with animals
- Reliable, dependable and punctual - having not missed a volunteering session apart from holidays
- Thorough and attention to detail, with proven ability to follow routines and procedures
- Experience of medication administration with dogs/cats
- Physically fit and active
Affiliations
- Reading/researching world history
- Running and Hyrox events
Accomplishments
Previously held positions of responsibility as Training Lead and Head of Primary Maths
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Advisory Teacher
Complex Communication Team-Coventry SEND Services
2015.04 - 2026.04
SEN CLassroom Teacher - Autism Base
Dovedale Special School (Birmingham City Council)
2010.05 - 2015.04
Post Graduate Diploma - Autism - Children in Education
Birmingham University
09/2022 - 07/2023
PGCE - Primary Education
Birmingham City University
09/2004 - 07/2006