Marisa Ray
Cambridge,Cambridfgehire
Summary
With over 20 years of experience working with young children, primarily in KS1 and early years, passionate about planning and teaching for both indoor and outdoor environments. Possessing a strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and an enhanced DBS certificate, moreover, committed to fostering the best outcomes for all children through reflective practice. Possessing a creative and a collaborative spirit, a practitioner that thrives in team settings and enjoys sharing innovative ideas.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Voluntary Playworker
Kings Hedges Family Support Project
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to encourage self-expression and creativity in children.
- Provided emotional support during times of distress, promoting mental well-being of all attendees.
- Confidently communicated with colleagues and children.
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
Primary class teacher
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Histon, Cambridgeshire
09.2001 - 07.2024
- Created lesson plans to promote maximum student learning and enrichment, both in the classroom and outdoor/garden area.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson to ensure understanding of topics covered.
- Created engaging classroom atmosphere with interactive learning activities.
- Managed classroom behaviour with consistent disciplinary guidelines, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Prepared resources for lessons including worksheets, presentations and interactive games.
- Adhered to safeguarding policies, ensuring student welfare at all times.
- Fostered inclusive learning environment by implementing differentiated teaching strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Worked collaboratively with different teachers and teaching assistants to provide stimulating and appropriate learning for children of varying abilities.
- Marked and provided constructive feedback on homework tasks and class projects.
- Set expectations for behaviour and dealt with discipline cases as outlined in school policies.
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Coordinated educational school trips to broaden student learning.
- Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
- Maintained daily records of class attendance and liaised with caregivers to address issues.
- Implemented engaging teaching programmes across multiple core subject areas. Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Education
University of Surrey, Roehampton, United Kingdom.
London 09.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English
Anglia Polytechnic University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 09.1991 - 07.1994
Skills
- Over 20 years experience of working with young children, the majority of which is in Ks1 and early years
- Experience planning, resourcing and teaching in the outdoor environment, whatever the weather, to compliment indoor learning
- Good knowledge of the EYFS and believe in reflective practise in order to foster the best outcomes for all children
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Creative, open to different approaches
- Many years working in a team and sharing ideas
- Resourceful and able to adapt
Affiliations
- I love cooking and trying new recipes, often involving my own children. I enjoy arts and crafts, experimenting with different media. I like to exercise when I can and attend Pilates regularly while also cycling or walking as much as possible, I love the outdoors.
Timeline
Voluntary Playworker
Kings Hedges Family Support Project
10.2024 - Current
Primary class teacher
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
09.2001 - 07.2024
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Education
University of Surrey, Roehampton, United Kingdom.
09.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English
Anglia Polytechnic University
09.1991 - 07.1994
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