Melissa Richardson
Barnard Castle,Durham
Summary
Experienced Primary School Teacher with expertise in KS2 education. Actively seeking a teaching position due to relocation from West Yorkshire to County Durham and after a three-month career break in order to travel and teach abroad. Demonstrates strong leadership in educational and subject areas, with a proven track record in pupil assessment and progress. Special Educational Needs trained, adept at student behaviour management, child protection, and safeguarding. Skilled in mentoring student teachers and organising field trips, with a commitment to organising extra-curricular activities for pupils. A dedicated team player known for a positive and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Primary Class Teacher KS2
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for a diverse range of learning needs within a Year 3 cohort.
- Evaluated pupil academic and social progress and used data to formulate future targets.
- Conducted parent-teacher meetings to discuss pupil progress and behaviour issues.
- Organised school trips as a means of enhancing experiential learning opportunities for pupils.
- Implemented strategies to engage reluctant learners, improving overall class participation rates.
- Mentored new teachers providing guidance and support on effective classroom management techniques.
- Led a whole school choir and organised extra-curricular events. In addition, led a Year 3 and 4 girls and boys football club.
- Took ownership as the school geography subject leader. Led a geography curriculum deep dive and review. Introduced new teaching materials and led four staff CPD training sessions.
School Holiday Playworker
Primley Wood Play Scheme
Leeds, West Yorkshire
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked as a Playworker during the school holidays alongside teaching full-time.
- Improved social skills amongst the group with collaborative games and team-building exercises.
- Organised a schedule with daily activities to provide a structured routine for the children.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to encourage self-expression and creativity in children.
- Tailored activities to individual needs, ensuring inclusive participation from all members of the group.
Primary Class Teacher KS2
Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings' Primary School
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Fostered a positive learning environment for pupil engagement through effective classroom management.
- Reviewed and restructured the school's DT curriculum, ensuring alignment with national education standards, staff subject knowledge and progressive skills for pupils.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents through regular communication and transparency about pupil progress.
- Led whole school choir sessions and independently organised participation in the event Young Voices 2022.
- Planned and organised various school trips to encourage learning outside the classroom.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Primary Education 5-11 QTS
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 09.2017 - 09.2020
A-Levels -
Barnard Castle School
Durham 09.2015 - 09.2017
GCSEs -
Barnard Castle School
Durham 09.2011 - 09.2015
Skills
- National curriculum implementation
- KS2 expertise
- Educational and subject leadership
- Special Educational Needs Trained
- Pupil assessment and progress
- Student teacher mentoring
- Student behaviour management
- Child protection and safeguarding
- Field trip organisation
- Remote education and online learning
- Dedicated team player
- Positive and enthusiastic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary Class Teacher KS2
Alder Tree Primary Academy
09.2023 - 08.2024
School Holiday Playworker
Primley Wood Play Scheme
02.2022 - 02.2024
Primary Class Teacher KS2
Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings' Primary School
09.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Primary Education 5-11 QTS
Leeds Beckett University
09.2017 - 09.2020
A-Levels -
Barnard Castle School
09.2015 - 09.2017
GCSEs -
Barnard Castle School
09.2011 - 09.2015
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