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Melanie Wheeler

Tottenham ,London

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in special education support, behavioural management, and child safeguarding. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments through artistic creativity and SEN expertise. Skilled in parent-teacher liaison, peer mentoring, and first aid certified. Committed to enhancing educational experiences for children with special needs while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Higher level teaching assistant

West Lea School - Horizon Campus
Enfield , London
09.2023 - Current


  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Facilitated small group sessions; aiding peer interaction and cooperative learning experiences.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding pupil progress.
  • Implemented special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for SEN pupils.
  • Participated in teacher training sessions to keep abreast of educational trends and strategies.
  • Aided in the development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, improving personalised support.

Production Assistant

Chickenshed Theatre
Southgate, Enfield
09.2016 - 01.2023
  • Distributed call sheets promptly for organised start times each rehearsal and performance.
  • Promoted safe practices in rehearsal and performance. Trained in Theatre Health and Safety and communicated to cast members.
  • Designed and made set, props and puppets for Performances to Children programme.
  • Liaised with, and organised collaborations with artistic partners for example V & A museum, The Southbank centre.
  • Organised and administered programme with Creative Producer. Invoicing and working with show budgets.

Furniture upholsterer

Freelance
Enfield , London
03.2015 - Current
  • Prepared detailed estimates for clients, highlighting material costs and timeframes.
  • Collaborated closely with interior designers to create custom upholstery designs for high-end residential projects.
  • Upholstered a wide range of bespoke furniture pieces to meet customer specifications.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with consistent delivery of high-quality upholstered products.

Stadium Tour guide

Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham , London
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills to engage diverse audiences.
  • Presented tours for up to 40 members of the public and / or corporate visitors at Tottenham Stadium over the opening season.


Education

Foundation - Art and Design

Middlesex University
London
09.1990 - 06.1991

A-Levels - Art and Design, History, English

St Angelas RC School for girls
London
09.1986 - 07.1988

GCSEs - English Literature, Maths, French, History, Art, Biology, English Language

ST Angelas RC school
London
09.1981 - 07.1986

Skills

  • Artistic creativity
  • Communication skills
  • Child safeguarding
  • Parent-Teacher liaison
  • Peer mentoring
  • Project budgeting
  • Inventiveness
  • Team player
  • Excellent time management
  • First Aid trained
  • SEN behavioural management
  • Traditional and modern upholstery techniques

Affiliations

  • I have sung with local all female chamber choir, Bella Cora, for 16 years. Rehearsing every week and performing around 6 times per year. .
  • I love to make, draw and create things in my spare time. I attend a life drawing class every week.

Timeline

Higher level teaching assistant

West Lea School - Horizon Campus
09.2023 - Current

Stadium Tour guide

Tottenham Hotspur
01.2019 - 08.2020

Production Assistant

Chickenshed Theatre
09.2016 - 01.2023

Furniture upholsterer

Freelance
03.2015 - Current

Foundation - Art and Design

Middlesex University
09.1990 - 06.1991

A-Levels - Art and Design, History, English

St Angelas RC School for girls
09.1986 - 07.1988

GCSEs - English Literature, Maths, French, History, Art, Biology, English Language

ST Angelas RC school
09.1981 - 07.1986

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