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Martha Preece

Wallingford,Oxfordshire

Summary

  • Dedicated professional with extensive experience in community participation and as a Learning Mentor.
  • Passionate about outdoor education and environmental sustainability, with hands-on experience in animal handling, therapeutic horticulture and tutoring.
  • Empathetic individual with strong communication and mentoring skills, coupled with a deep understanding of SEN support and development.
  • Proven ability to tailor strategies to meet diverse student needs. Experienced in leading group and individual activities for students with Autism, SEMH, ADHD and LD and complex needs.
  • Aims to foster positive personal growth, inspiring students to reach their full potential. Instils confidence in students with encouragement and enthusiasm.
  • A strong commitment to fostering resilience and emotional regulation in young people.
  • A passion for the great outdoors and physical outdoor activity including horse riding, wild camping and swimming, surfing, mountain climbing and "wild in nature" retreats.
  • Focused on delivering interesting lessons in nature to inspire students , for maximum engagement and participation.
  • Experienced working in a team and leading activities.
  • Holds multiple qualifications including First Aid, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Communication, Equality and Diversity.

Work history

Learning Mentor

Yellow Submarine
Oxford, Oxfordshire
07.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated access to educational and community activities for individuals with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
  • Contributed to an award-winning charity dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their true potential.
  • Implemented person-centred learning to meet individual needs effectively, including mentoring in essential life skills and personal development.
  • Planned and organised engaging learning/activity sessions that enhanced confidence,social interaction and community participation.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding,Health and safety, First Aid and Equality and diversity procedures to ensure compliance with Yellow Submarine's policies.
  • Established effective communication with team members.
  • Implemented various teaching methods to enhance learning, making activities educational and enjoyable.
  • Facilitated a positive learning environment, ensuring safe and inclusive spaces for all.
  • Encouraged students to meet challenges with curiosity and perseverance. Created a culture of positivity and enjoyment of learning new skills.
  • Celebrated success of each individual towards their own goals.
  • Facilitated engaging learning sessions tailored to individual needs and learning styles.

Dog Agility Tutor

Complete Agility
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
03.2022 - Current
  • Designed, resourced and implemented agility training sessions for national competitors and novice trainers and their dogs.
  • Created a positive, encouraging, supportive learning environment.
  • Assessed individual dog behaviour and performance, adjusting training methods to meet specific needs of each team.
  • Created customised learning activities to support diverse learning styles, making learning interactive and enjoyable.
  • Facilitated one-to-one and group training sessions within a safe, inclusive environment.
  • Collaborated with pet owners to create personalised goals, focusing on building confidence, team work with their dog and improved agility performance.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to deliver constructive feedback on performance.
  • Evaluated training progress through regular assessments, refining techniques to ensure effective skill development for dogs and trainers. Ensured students and their dogs progressed at their own pace.
  • Established health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and safeguarding policies .Maintained current DBS and First Aid certification to ensure client safety at all times.
  • Successfully managed 'Complete Agility', demonstrating strong entrepreneurial and tutoring skills.

Stable assistant

Brackenhill Stud
Fawley, Henley on Thames
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Worked at Bracken Hill Livery ensuring high standards for horse welfare and upkeep.
  • Demonstrated commitment to animal care through professionalism and compassion.
  • Upheld high standard of care with daily health checks on every horse. Monitored horse behaviour to detect any signs of illness or distress.
  • Cleaned stables meticulously to maintain a hygienic environment for horses.
  • Prepared feed and supplements tailored to individual horse needs. Ensured balanced nutrition. Watered horses daily, ensuring hydration and comfort.
  • Administered medication under supervision, contributing to effective healthcare management.
  • Managed turnout and retrieval of horses from fields according to schedule.
  • Ensured regular exercise regime for each horse, promoting overall health.
  • Utilised knowledge to ensure proper grooming and enhanced comfort level of animals through gentle grooming techniques and correct attire for varying weather conditions.
  • Contributed to efficient stable operations by timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Handled stable maintenance tasks whilst adhering to safety protocols.
  • Built strong working relationships with fellow stable hands and riders for team collaboration.

Education

A-Levels - Geography, History,English

Wallingford School
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
05.2019 - 05.2021

GCSEs - English Maths, Biology Physics,Chemistry,Geography

Wallingford School
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
05.2016 - 05.2019

Skills

  • Special educational needs experience with ASD, ADHD,SEMH LD, and Epilepsy
  • A love of the great outdoors and the ability to inspire learning through nature
  • Animal handling,welfare knowledge and experience
  • Knowledge of learning styles and ability to create person centred plans
  • Ability to lead group and individual activity sessions
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Ability to deliver a wide range of activities including cooking, arts and crafts, animal handling, dog agility, horse riding, hiking, yoga, mindfullness and outdoor adventures
  • First aid training
  • Health and safety training
  • Equality and Diversity training
  • Risk Assessment training
  • Current DBS

Certification

I have achieved the following certification from Careskills Academy Ltd on the 19th and 20th January 2025;


  • Safeguarding and Protection
  • CYP safeguarding Children and Young People
  • Equality Diversity and Inclusion
  • Positive Behaviour Support
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Nutrition and Hydration
  • Person Centred Care
  • Dignity in Care
  • Fire Safety Lite
  • Lone Working
  • Moving and Handling
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Fire Safety Lite
  • Infection Control
  • Food Hygiene
  • Risk Assessment








Timeline

Learning Mentor

Yellow Submarine
07.2024 - Current

Stable assistant

Brackenhill Stud
06.2022 - 12.2024

Dog Agility Tutor

Complete Agility
03.2022 - Current

A-Levels - Geography, History,English

Wallingford School
05.2019 - 05.2021

GCSEs - English Maths, Biology Physics,Chemistry,Geography

Wallingford School
05.2016 - 05.2019

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