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LUCY HOUNSHAM

Teacher
Southampton

Summary

Highly experienced primary school teacher with a passion for establishing strong relationships with parents and carers in order to achieve the best outcomes for children. Effective communicator in face to face informal contexts as well as in a professional meeting capacity. Ability to be flexible in the face of change. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Primary school teacher

Berrywood Primary School, Hampshire County Council
Hedge End, Southampton
04.2002 - Current
  • Experienced Year R teacher with strong knowledge of the curriculum.
  • Good knowledge of early child development.
  • Planning of a creative and enriching curriculum.
  • Ability to adapt learning experiences according to needs and interests of children.
  • Deep understanding of early reading development including the teaching of phonics.
  • First hand experience of supporting children with SEND and their families.
  • Experience of training and supporting colleagues.
  • Regular updating of record keeping and tracking progress including in house and external moderation processes.
  • Regular liaison with parents and carers including informal discussions as well as formal parents evenings and home visits.
  • Up to date knowledge of the Year R curriculum as well as wider primary curriculum developments through regular CPD, courses and wider reading
  • Planned and delivered an engaging quality curriculum in line with EYFS framework.
  • Established trusted rapport with parents, encouraging parental involvement to continually meet individual needs of children.
  • Regular liaison with outside agencies including speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, school nursing team, EMTAS.
  • Close working relationship with in school family liaison coordinators to ensure support for all children and families.
  • Up to date knowledge of safe guarding policies and practice.

Primary School Teacher

Trellech Primary School, Monmouthshire CC
Monmouth
09.1999 - 04.2002

Primary School Teacher

Rayne County Primary School
Braintree
09.1997 - 08.1999

Primary School Teacher

John Bunyan Infant School
Braintree
09.1993 - 08.1997

Education

Level 3 - Counselling skills

Eastleigh College
Eastleigh
01.2019 - 12.2019

Batchelor of Education (Hons) - Primary Education

University of Wales
Caerleon
09.1989 - 06.1993

Skills

Good communication skills

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Interests

I'm a keen reader and enjoy keeping up to date with current practice through reading professional related texts as well as holiday fiction

I enjoy family holidays such as skiing in Europe and surfing in Cornwall as well as wider travel opportunities

Living so close to the water, I enjoy river walks and exploring the local environment

Timeline

Level 3 - Counselling skills

Eastleigh College
01.2019 - 12.2019

Primary school teacher

Berrywood Primary School, Hampshire County Council
04.2002 - Current

Primary School Teacher

Trellech Primary School, Monmouthshire CC
09.1999 - 04.2002

Primary School Teacher

Rayne County Primary School
09.1997 - 08.1999

Primary School Teacher

John Bunyan Infant School
09.1993 - 08.1997

Batchelor of Education (Hons) - Primary Education

University of Wales
09.1989 - 06.1993
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