Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Additional Information
Volunteering
References
Timeline
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Maja Brattisani

Summary

Friendly and inclusive teacher committed to helping others experience success, develop confidence and achieve goals. Draws on customer service skills, coaching experience and inclusive practice to ensure that clients needs are understood and met. Resourceful and proactive approach to prioritising and problem solving.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Tutor

Self-employed
Guildford, Surrey
10.2023 - Current
  • Establish positive relationships with children to personalise instruction and develop confidence based on individual strengths and abilities.
  • Plan and design lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills.
  • Assess progress and adapt lessons to help students achieve success.

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Supply teacher

Class Cover
Surrey
08.2023 - Current
  • Engage children with a positive friendly approach.
  • Teach lessons based on curriculum requirements.
  • Implement behaviour management strategies for an optimised learning environment.
  • Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of the cohort.
  • Utilise a range of computer programmes to deliver lessons.

Class Teacher, Assessment Lead & Maths Lead

Danesfield Manor School
Walton on Thames, Surrey
11.2018 - 08.2023
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests and taught online when necessary.
  • Engaged children by creating inspiring lesson plans and resources, designed to draw on theories of learning.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress across the school to identify trends.
  • Implemented school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum and policy to ensure children were supported in their learning.
  • Designed and led special curriculum days to promote subjects and engage children with the topic.
  • Communicated clearly, verbally and in writing, with pupils, colleagues and parents to teach, share information and respond to queries.

Class Teacher, English Lead, Art & Design Lead

Onslow Infant School
Guildford, Surrey
09.2011 - 04.2017
  • Developed positive relationships with pupils to support them and develop their resilience and independence.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data, implement the new curriculum and create a rich inclusive learning environment.
  • Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.

Life coach

Self-employed
Guildford, Surrey
05.2006 - 12.2008
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Listened carefully and encouraged clients to set and achieve goals, increasing confidence and self-esteem.
  • Marketed services for myself and others via an email newsletter.

Corporate Information Researcher

Whitbread PLC
City of London
10.1996 - 05.2021
  • Communicated clearly with stakeholders from across the business to identify queries, complete research tasks and report findings.
  • Managed workload to organise tasks, meet deadlines and handle sensitive confidential information.

Leisure Retail Manager

Whitbread PLC & Scottish & Newcastle Retail
Guildford & Glasgow
09.1989 - 10.1996
  • Provided excellent customer service working as a pub manager and sales assistant in an off-licence.
  • Recruited and trained staff members in customer service, to create a friendly welcoming environment and resolve customer concerns quickly.
  • Managed administrative duties including orders, stock, deliveries, budgets and recruitment.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Teacher Training

University of Roehampton
London
01.2009 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

University for the Creative Arts
Farnham
09.1993 - 07.1996

Certificate in Foundation Studies - Art & Design

Central St Martins College of Art and Design
London
09.1986 - 07.1987

A-Levels - Art, History and English Literature

The King Alfred School
London
09.1984 - 08.1986

Skills

  • Customer service and support
  • Active listening skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Flexible team player
  • Proactive
  • Organisation and prioritisation

Certification

  • National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership, Forest Learning Alliance (2023)
  • Child Protection, Educare (2023)
  • Autism Awareness, ADHD Awareness, Dyslexia Awareness, Educare (2020-2021)
  • School Based Mentor Training, Roehampton University, Kingston University (2014-2016)
  • Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching, The Coaching Academy, (2006-2007)

Affiliations

  • I am passionate about books and reading (I'm in three different book clubs) and their ability to entertain, transport and transform. Recently, I started swimming and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of dipping regularly outdoors throughout the year. As a keen cook, I like entertaining, pottering and experimenting in the kitchen. Spending time with friends and family, trips to the theatre and trying out new crafts are all activities which I choose to support my wellbeing.

Additional Information

  • British Citizen
  • Full UK Driving License
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate (May 2023 with update service subscription)

Volunteering

  • Guildford Book Festival volunteer since 2024
  • BBC 500 Words volunteer judge since 2018

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tutor

Self-employed
10.2023 - Current

Supply teacher

Class Cover
08.2023 - Current

Class Teacher, Assessment Lead & Maths Lead

Danesfield Manor School
11.2018 - 08.2023

Class Teacher, English Lead, Art & Design Lead

Onslow Infant School
09.2011 - 04.2017

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Teacher Training

University of Roehampton
01.2009 - 07.2010

Life coach

Self-employed
05.2006 - 12.2008

Corporate Information Researcher

Whitbread PLC
10.1996 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

University for the Creative Arts
09.1993 - 07.1996

Leisure Retail Manager

Whitbread PLC & Scottish & Newcastle Retail
09.1989 - 10.1996

Certificate in Foundation Studies - Art & Design

Central St Martins College of Art and Design
09.1986 - 07.1987

A-Levels - Art, History and English Literature

The King Alfred School
09.1984 - 08.1986
Maja Brattisani