Hi, I’m
Marelize Clark
Harefield,Middlesex
Summary
I'm a hardworking Primary School and Early Years Teacher bringing 20 years' experience in education who are dedicated to student success. I'm a creative and adaptable teaching professional with experience in planning and presenting lessons catering to varying needs and abilities. I'm an organised, confident and friendly individual who uses creative learning strategies to increase classroom engagement and enhance student understanding. I'm also a caring and supportive person committed to creating motivating and inspiring learning environments. I am a creative, innovative and approachable person. Proven success using visual aids and displays to increase engagement and understanding of various subjects.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
The Breakspear SchoolIckenham, Hillingdon
Primary and Early Years School Teacher
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed and monitored child progression, using Target Tracker to measure progress towards goal achievement.
- Built excellent relationships with children and family members, offering continued trust and safety in care provisions.
- Helped 6 children to achieve significant improvements in reading and writing skills through effective use of structured play.
- Established creative, informative schemes of work, resulting in 83% increase in classroom engagement.
- Assisted children's educational growth through differentiation of tasks and implementing intervention sessions.
- Maximised achievement of children with special education needs, applying positive reinforcement strategies to boost confidence and understanding.
- Planned and delivered engaging quality curriculum to classes of up to 30 children in line with EYFS framework.
- Maintained a clean, tidy classroom environment for optimal child safety and comfort.
- Promoted positive child safety and wellbeing through continued adherence to rigorous safeguarding measures.
- Monitored physical and emotional child development, logging individual progress and communicating to family members.
- Consistently exceeded individual development goals, verifying children's observations were detailed, reflective and provided developmentally challenging next steps.
- Consistently developed early years teaching knowledge through online webinars courses and reading books, offering children best-possible development opportunities.
- Implemented self regulating activities to promote mental and emotional development.
- Established trusted rapport with parents, encouraging parental involvement to continually meet individual needs of children.
- Organised classroom resources and displays, creating a fun and positive learning environment for children to thrive in.
- Provided positive classroom experiences with creative, engaging learning-through-play activities.
- Maintained high levels of classroom and outdoor safety for staff and children, ensuring facility and equipment were clean, well maintained and safe at all times.
Bishop Winington Ingram CE SchoolRuislip, Hillingdon
Year 1 Teacher
09.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Chaperoned students on field trips, maintaining safety and encouraging broadened learning.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
Princess Frederica CE Primary SchoolKensal Rise, Brent, Brent
Nursery Teacher
09.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Utilised tested behaviour management techniques to operate a positive, productive learning environment.
- Used games and play to teach early mathematics ideas, such as Singapore maths and counting rhymes.
- Carried out phonics games and story telling to develop communication and language skills.
- Developed pupil literacy through positive encouragement in role play exercises for continued progress.
- Provided creative, fun arts and design projects to develop self-expression.
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding procedures for continued child safety and wellbeing.
- Carefully monitored child progress, keeping updated records to ensure continued development.
- Produced positive improvements in personal, social, emotional development through [Action].
- Served as Key Person for [Number]+ children.
- Used phonics to build reading and writing skills.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
Bishop Winnington Ingram CE Primary SchoolRuislip, Hillingdon
Primary School and Early Year Teacher
09.2003 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop classroom policies, management strategies and discipline methods.
- Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Chaperoned students on field trips, maintaining safety and encouraging broadened learning.
Northolt Infant SchoolNortholt, Ealing
Early Years Teacher
06.2001 - 08.2003
Job overview
- Organised classroom resources and displays, creating a fun and positive learning environment for children to thrive in.
- Maximised achievement of children with special education needs, applying positive reinforcement strategies to boost confidence and understanding.
- Provided positive classroom experiences with creative, engaging learning-through-play activities.
- Built excellent relationships with children and family members, offering continued trust and safety in care provisions.
- Implemented play based activities to promote mental and emotional development.
- Helped 30 children to achieve significant improvements in reading and writing skills through effective use of structured play.
- Maintained high levels of classroom and outdoor safety for staff and children, ensuring facility and equipment were clean, well maintained and safe at all times.
- Assessed and monitored child progression, using EYFS Early Learning Goals to measure progress towards goal achievement.
- Consistently developed early years teaching knowledge through Local Authority courses, offering children best-possible development opportunities.
- Established trusted rapport with parents, encouraging parental involvement to continually meet individual needs of children.
- Consistently exceeded individual development goals, verifying children's observations were detailed, reflective and provided developmentally challenging next steps.
- Monitored physical and emotional child development, logging individual progress and communicating to family members.
- Planned and delivered engaging quality curriculum to classes of up to 30 children in line with EYFS framework.
Supply AgenciesLondon, City of London
Primary Supply Teacher
01.1999 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
- Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
- Led reading groups to foster pupil engagement.
- Selected and distributed class supplies and delivered established lesson plans.
- Monitored class engagement and worked to cultivate inclusive atmosphere for all students.
- Liaised with support staff for classroom management and supplemental instruction.
- Gave class lectures and delivered curriculum in line with current class goals.
- Took attendance and maintained records in line with teacher-established processes.
- Used school-approved disciplinary methods to redirect disruptive behaviour.
- Liaised with faculty and administrators to gain insight or to disclose class information.
- Implemented supplemental instructional aids and technology-based activities to support learning objectives.
- Maintained records of daily work and left notes for lead teacher.
- Upheld school mission and values with positive behaviour modelling.
- Supervised students during break periods and meals to address safety or behavioural issues.
Education
University of Pretoria Teachers CollegePretoria,South Africa
Education Bachelors Degree from Primary Education and Early Years
01.1995 - 12.1998
University overview
- Member of Student Tennis Club
Colesberg High SchoolColesberg,South Africa
A-Levels from Accountancy, Biology, Maths,Home Economics,English,Afrikaans
01.1989 - 12.1993
Skills
- Primary National Curriculum
- EYFS curriculum
- Early years safeguarding
- Behaviour management
- Child safeguarding
- Classroom management and engagement
- Education and care plans
- Parental complaint management
- Early literacy programs
- Creative teaching
- Inclusive learning techniques
- Target tracker software knowledge
- Childhood development reporting
- Lesson and activity planning
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Special needs assistance
- Curriculum knowledge
Languages
English , Afrikaans
Fluent
Timeline
Primary and Early Years School Teacher
The Breakspear School
09.2018 - Current
Year 1 Teacher
Bishop Winington Ingram CE School
09.2017 - 07.2018
Nursery Teacher
Princess Frederica CE Primary School
09.2015 - 07.2016
Primary School and Early Year Teacher
Bishop Winnington Ingram CE Primary School
09.2003 - 08.2013
Early Years Teacher
Northolt Infant School
06.2001 - 08.2003
Primary Supply Teacher
Supply Agencies
01.1999 - 08.2001
University of Pretoria Teachers College
Education Bachelors Degree from Primary Education and Early Years
01.1995 - 12.1998
Colesberg High School
A-Levels from Accountancy, Biology, Maths,Home Economics,English,Afrikaans
01.1989 - 12.1993
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