Lyndsey Goodman
Bradford,West Yorkshire
Summary
Enthusiastic, highly motivated professional with a willingness to learn and further develop own expertise. Proficient using Microsoft Office, maintaining records and ensuring confidentiality. Ability to input and analyse data and identify specific targets for moving forward. Up-to-date DBS check with experience in identifying and reporting safeguarding issues, following current legislation. Clean driving license for 33 years with own car.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Primary school teacher and English lead
New Bewerley Community School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2001 - Current
- Setting appropriate and challenging targets for individuals, regardless of starting point.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing a range of teaching methods.
- Planning, preparing and assessing a wide range of subjects across the primary age phase.
- Assessing student performance regularly, entering and analysing data and identifying areas needing improvement.
- Maintaining high standards of behaviour whilst following school policy.
- Helping to resolve challenges and disagreements, utilising restorative practice techniques with children.
- Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including external agencies, to discuss and implement improvement in students' academic performance.
- Acting within statutory frameworks.
- Planning and leading staff meetings to support the professional development of others.
- Identifying and supporting children with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs.
- Establishing supportive, positive relationships with parents and carers and interacting regularly with them.
- Conducting performance management appraisals for staff members, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Committing to own professional development by attending courses and seeking advice from other professionals.
Primary school teacher (supply)
Supply agencies
Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, West Yorkshire
06.2000 - 07.2001
- Adapted quickly to different year groups and classrooms, ensuring minimal disruption to all pupils.
- Followed school policies.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a positive space for learning.
- Collaborated closely with other members of staff, ensuring minimal disruption to learning.
- Built positive relationships quickly.
Sales assistant / Store manager
Booze Busters
Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
03.1996 - 06.2000
- Assisted customers in locating products around the shop floor.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, minimising financial discrepancies at the till.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers.
- Key holder.
- Monitored and maintained stock levels.
- Implemented promotional displays to increase product visibility and sales.
- Managed staff rotas.
- Challenged customers who appeared underage.
Classroom assistant
St Stephen's C of E Primary School
Bradford, West Yorkshire
09.1993 - 07.1995
- Handled administrative tasks to alleviate teacher workload.
- Provided one-to-one assistance to students with SEND and EAL.
- Supported teachers by preparing resources.
- Participated in staff meetings to support own professional development.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies as directed by class teachers.
- Provided support to pupils in individual and group settings.
- Maintained accurate records in order to support assessment and next steps for individual pupils.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Maths with QTS
Edge Hill University College
Ormskirk, Lancashire 09.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
- Professional Development
- Leadership and teamwork
- Effective communication
- Organisational skills
- Behaviour management and conflict resolution
- Record-keeping
- Safeguarding and SEND understanding
- Data entry, using agreed school systems
Affiliations
- swimming
- reading
- walking
Accomplishments
Middle leadership role in school, leading the development of a core subject and developing skills in other members of staff.
Implementation of a new phonics scheme to improve the outcomes of learners.
Promoted to store manager from sales assistant whilst balancing my degree studies.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary school teacher and English lead
New Bewerley Community School
09.2001 - Current
Primary school teacher (supply)
Supply agencies
06.2000 - 07.2001
Sales assistant / Store manager
Booze Busters
03.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Maths with QTS
Edge Hill University College
09.1995 - 05.1999
Classroom assistant
St Stephen's C of E Primary School
09.1993 - 07.1995
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