Louise Egan
Harlow,Essex
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Enthusiastic teacher with knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable. Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher
Roydon Primary Academy
Roydon, Essex
02.2019 - Current
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- 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.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
SEN teaching assistant
Woodcroft School
Loughton, Essex
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Promoted inclusion of pupils, guaranteeing equal access to learning and development opportunities.
- Improved communication skills for non-verbal children, using non-verbal communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.
- Helped students to thrive, using motivational techniques based on individual attention and reassurance.
- Supported emotional and educational development of multiple students with SEN challenges, including autism, ADHD and anxiety.
- Created purposeful learning environment, applying behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.
- Optimised student achievement, developing relationships to foster links between home and school.
- Performed handwriting and PE activities to help students improve fine and gross motor control.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Assisted students with varied learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, ASD and SEMH needs to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop life skills.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
- Created friendly, positive and inspiring learning environments to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bath Spa University
Havering atte Bower, Havering 09.2022 - 05.2023
Foundation Degree - Supporting Teaching and Learning
New City College of Further Education
Havering atte Bower, Havering 09.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Effective time management
- Fast learner
- Computer proficient
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Strong collaborator
- Training and development
- Positive reinforcement
- Progress monitoring
- Student engagement tactics
- Behavioural interventions
- Student records management
- Experience with special-needs students
- Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Hands-on learning
Affiliations
- Reading
- Spending time with family and friends
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bath Spa University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Foundation Degree - Supporting Teaching and Learning
New City College of Further Education
09.2020 - 05.2022
Teacher
Roydon Primary Academy
02.2019 - Current
SEN teaching assistant
Woodcroft School
02.2017 - 02.2019
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