Marcia Rose Faulkner
Brighton,East Sussex
Summary
Dedicated Community Specialist with expertise in education, housing and welfare and community relations. Skilled in special education techniques and educational technology use, enhancing progress monitoring.
Resourceful and adaptable team worker with 20 years of experience in time management, Gap Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monitoring, conflict resolution and service improvement.
Focused practitioner with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Director
Elbowroom, Volunteer Youth Group
Brighton
07.2021 - 01.2026
- Conducted strategic planning sessions to drive youth led projects with personalized, career focused objectives.
- Managed and implemented safeguarding policies and procedures. .
- Directed team to deliver high-quality community events
Functional Skills Teacher (16-26 years.)
Sutton District Training
Brighton
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
Functional Skills Tutor (16-26 years.)
Supajam
Hove
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided additional resources outside tutoring hours for continued self-study.
- Assisted students in essay writing and report structuring skills, improving overall grades.
- Developed study schedules for effective time management and exam preparation.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers, aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum.
Intergenerational Family Mediator & Youth Housing Advice Worker
YMCA DLG
Brighton & Hove
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Successfully mediated high-conflict situations with an empathetic approach.
- Handled complex cases involving domestic violence, provided necessary referrals for support services.
- Prepared comprehensive reports following each session for record keeping purposes.
Tutor – Pastoral, Creative Industries
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College
Brighton
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
- Implemented welfare policies according to government guidelines, maintaining compliance standards.
- Assessed client eligibility for various welfare schemes accurately and promptly.
NEET Home Education Tutor
Bright Teach
Brighton
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained records of each student's progress, identifying areas needing further improvement.
- Adapted teaching style for individual learning capabilities.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers, aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum.
Teacher of Humanities, PSHEE, Department SEND Co-ordinator and Tutor
Hove Park School & Sixth Form
Hove
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Coordinated SEND learning resources and school trips, excelling student learning and sense of belonging.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
Teacher of Humanities (maternity cover)
Cardinal Newman School
Hove
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
Healthy Child & Young Person Co-ordinator
BHCC Public Health
Brighton and Hove
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
- Collaborated across national councils and public health departments for strategic planning purposes.
- Conducted comprehensive research to provide valuable insights for strategic planning.
Teacher (Supply Desk)
Brighton and Hove Schools
Brighton
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Prepared challenging lessons, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
Humanities Teacher, Head of RS, PSHEE Coordinator & Tutor
Peacehaven Community School
09.2008 - 01.2012
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Organised extracurricular activities, encouraging holistic development of students.
- Developed and updated curriculum to meet the evolving educational standards.
Training Manager
Amnesty International UK
London
05.1999 - 03.2008
- Monitored training budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
- Coordinated workshops and seminars for skill enhancement.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of various training methods, leading to optimised learning experiences.
Education
PGCE Education (QTS: Comprehensive & SEND) - Citizenship & Religious Studies
University of Brighton
Brighton 09.2007 - 07.2008
PG Diploma - Geography; Race & Ethnic Relations
Birkbeck College
London 09.2002 - 07.2004
BA Hons - Health Studies
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.1994 - 07.1998
B Tec - Drama & Performing Arts
Preston College
09.1990 - 07.1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Policy enforcement
- Strategies and goals
- Community relations
- Special education techniques
- Educational technology use
- Project-based learning
- Progress monitoring
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- BHCC Safeguarding Adults & Safeguarding Children Certs. (2023/2025)
- BHCC & YMCADLG Housing Policies and guidelines (2023,2024)
- WISE Child Exploitation Awareness Training (2023-2025)
- BHCC Young people housing & Young people and alcohol and substance misuse (2023)
- BHCC PREVENT Cert. (2021-2025)
- LBA Intergenerational Mediator Cert. (2023)
- BHCC Autism Cert. (2021)
- BHCC Dyslexia Diploma. (2021)
- BHCC SEND Diploma. (2020)
- Enhanced DBS (active)
Affiliations
- Enjoys all outdoor sports, the arts, writing poetry and socializing with family and friends.
References
References available upon request.
Publications
Home Educated Children in Brighton and Hove (2015)
Timeline
Functional Skills Teacher (16-26 years.)
Sutton District Training
01.2025 - 07.2025
Functional Skills Tutor (16-26 years.)
Supajam
08.2024 - 01.2025
Intergenerational Family Mediator & Youth Housing Advice Worker
YMCA DLG
03.2023 - 03.2024
Tutor – Pastoral, Creative Industries
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College
08.2022 - 05.2023
NEET Home Education Tutor
Bright Teach
04.2022 - 06.2022
Director
Elbowroom, Volunteer Youth Group
07.2021 - 01.2026
Teacher of Humanities, PSHEE, Department SEND Co-ordinator and Tutor
Hove Park School & Sixth Form
09.2016 - 06.2021
Teacher of Humanities (maternity cover)
Cardinal Newman School
09.2015 - 07.2016
Healthy Child & Young Person Co-ordinator
BHCC Public Health
10.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher (Supply Desk)
Brighton and Hove Schools
01.2012 - 09.2014
Humanities Teacher, Head of RS, PSHEE Coordinator & Tutor
Peacehaven Community School
09.2008 - 01.2012
PGCE Education (QTS: Comprehensive & SEND) - Citizenship & Religious Studies
University of Brighton
09.2007 - 07.2008
PG Diploma - Geography; Race & Ethnic Relations
Birkbeck College
09.2002 - 07.2004
Training Manager
Amnesty International UK
05.1999 - 03.2008
BA Hons - Health Studies
University of Central Lancashire
09.1994 - 07.1998
B Tec - Drama & Performing Arts
Preston College
09.1990 - 07.1992