Louise Duval
Stroud,Gloucestershire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on adapting learning to meet the diverse needs of children, particularly those with English as an Additional Language (EAL). Expertise in fostering emotional intelligence and self-regulation among students, while ensuring that learning remains engaging and interactive. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and support colleagues, contributing to a safe, nurturing, and supportive educational environment. Committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that promotes both academic and personal growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class teacher
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2023.09 - Current
- Planning and delivering tailored lessons for Key Stage 1, addressing diverse student needs.
- Creating and evaluating My Plans while collaborating with support staff to achieve EHCP targets.
- Promoting inclusion within classrooms, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Organising school trips to provide enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
- Leading science and computing initiatives across the school curriculum.
- Reporting to parents through meetings, online chats, parents' evenings, and written reports.
Class teacher
Ashleworth Primary School
Ashleworth, Gloucestershire
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Planned and taught engaging lessons to suit the varying needs and abilities of a very small class of 5 children (EYFS/Yr1 & Yr2).
- Led assemblies to whole school.
- Worked alongside staff to help children with EHCPs to achieve their targets.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
1:1 teaching assistant
Gastrells Primary School
Stroud, Gloucestershire
2022.03 - 2023.08
- Supported special-needs students, ensuring their full participation in class activities (Yr2, Yr3 & Yr4).
- Adapted learning activities to suit the needs of the children I worked with.
- Supported the class teacher with whole class lessons.
Class teacher
Thomas Buxton Primary School
London, London
2009.09 - 2021.12
- Worked across the primary school and EYFS.
- Worked as part of a team to plan, resource and teach.
- Led art and design across the school.
- Reported to parents through written, face to face and online platforms.
- Taught online to class during covid.
Class teacher
St Swithuns Primary School
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2009.03 - 2009.08
- Planning and teaching EYFS.
Class teacher
Watermead Infant School
Sheffield, Sheffield
2008.09 - 2009.03
- Planning and teaching Yr1/Yr2 class.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
University of Brighton
Brighton 2000.09 - 2004.08
GNVQ Advanced - Health and Social Care
Oxford College of Further Education
Oxford, Oxfordshire 1997.09 - 1999.08
A-Levels - French, French for Business
Oxford College of Further Education
Oxford, Oxfordshire 1997.09 - 1999.08
GCSEs - English lit & lang, maths, science (double), French, German, Geography, DT, Social sciences
Matthew Arnold School
Oxford, Oxfordshire 1992.09 - 1997.07
Skills
- Adapting learning to suit the needs of the children (working with high numbers of EAL learners)
- Supporting children to self regulate and have emotional intelligence
- Making learning fun and interactive
- Working across teams and supporting colleagues
- Creating a safe, nurturing and supportive ethos
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors (gardening, walking, camping), riding my bike, films, reading and eating out.
Timeline
Class teacher
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
2023.09 - Current
Class teacher
Ashleworth Primary School
2022.09 - 2023.08
1:1 teaching assistant
Gastrells Primary School
2022.03 - 2023.08
Class teacher
Thomas Buxton Primary School
2009.09 - 2021.12
Class teacher
St Swithuns Primary School
2009.03 - 2009.08
Class teacher
Watermead Infant School
2008.09 - 2009.03
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
University of Brighton
2000.09 - 2004.08
GNVQ Advanced - Health and Social Care
Oxford College of Further Education
1997.09 - 1999.08
A-Levels - French, French for Business
Oxford College of Further Education
1997.09 - 1999.08
GCSEs - English lit & lang, maths, science (double), French, German, Geography, DT, Social sciences
Matthew Arnold School
1992.09 - 1997.07