Meryl Grace Dempsey
BRACKNELL,BERKSHIRE
Summary
Qualified, compassionate and dependable Early Years Teacher with almost 10 years of teaching experience. Providing nurturing, supportive environments for learning through play, inspiring self-expression and personal development whilst meeting educational needs. Dedicated to achieving individual growth through learning activities. Detail-orientated team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate day-to-day caring for children. Committed to making a positive impact on young people's lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early years practitioner
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Heston, Hounslow
09.2023 - Current
- Currently a Reception Year teacher at a Catholic school.
- Fosters parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
- Conducts interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst all children.
- Follows health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Integrating new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
- Encourages social development with group play and interaction.
- Achieving improved understanding of SEN provisions with regular staff training sessions.
- Utilises innovative teaching strategies to encourage learning amongst SEN students.
- Promotes inclusivity and diversity through lessons on various cultures and traditions.
- Enhances children's creativity by implementing innovative arts and crafts activities.
- Fosters a nurturing environment with interactive storytelling sessions.
- Organises outdoor activities, promoting physical health and wellbeing.
- Improves communication skills through interactive group discussions.
- Establishes stimulating learning environments, enhancing children's interest in education.
Office Administrator and Personal Assistant
Stewart Sims-Handcock Professional Accountant (SA)
Durban, South Africa
07.2014 - 06.2023
- Employed in July 2014 on a part-time basis as a Personal Assistant and Administrator and then employed full-time as of July 2017 to date.
- Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
- Produced and distributed monthly reports using Excel knowledge.
- Accurately executed secretarial tasks, maintaining smooth administrative operations.
- Worked to facilitate positive, productive working environments through reliable administrative support.
- Processed invoices and financial data with strong eye for detail.
- Training of staff and providing continual support in all facets of the business.
Nursery Teacher
Montpelier Pre Primary School
Durban, South Africa
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Served as key person and educator for 20+ children in the 3 to 4-year-old age group.
- Developed and maintained a good routine and provided a safe and secure environment for the children.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Introduced activities using symbols and pictures to enhance and develop the early stages of reading, by encouraging the children to recognise and identify their own names.
- Provided creative, fun arts and design projects to develop self-expression, which was centered around a core theme.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Used games and play to teach early mathematics ideas such as counting and number recognition.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding procedures for continued child safety and well-being.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Carefully monitored each child's progress, keeping updated records to ensure continued development.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
Primary School Teacher
Atholl Heights Primary School
Durban, South Africa
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Senior Primary Educator.
- Prepared and delivered a creative curriculum for 28+ students aged 11 in subjects including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, History, Geography, Natural Science and Arts & Culture.
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
- Planned long-term learning schemes to meet exam targets.
- Implemented engaging teaching programmes across multiple core subject areas.
- Set assessments and marked the work with constructive improvement feedback.
- Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
- Monitored and reported on students' performance to aid development.
- Maintained daily records of class attendance and liaised with caregivers to address issues.
- Devised homework to enhance student learning and confidence.
- Identified students needing extra support and coordinated personalised, attentive teaching and available resources.
- Tutored students individually, improving attainment levels.
- Led parent meetings to discuss student attendance, attainment and behaviour.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Collaborated with teaching teams to implement improved learning schemes and acted as the Grade Head.
- Adapted the learning programme and environment to meet the abilities of a special needs student.
- Managed sports teams and organised tours and fixtures.
- Sports mistress for the Senior Primary sports house.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development : Foundation Phase
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Durban 02.2007 - 12.2010
Matric - English, Mathematics, Zulu, History, Biology and Drama
Thomas More College
Durban 01.2002 - 12.2006
Skills
- Hard-working and dedicated
- Well-organised
- Trustworthy
- Excellent time management
- Enthusiastic and passionate
- Collaborative
- Creative
- Patient and empathetic
- Energetic
- Authoritative
- Strong communication skills
- Informative
Timeline
Early years practitioner
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
09.2023 - Current
Office Administrator and Personal Assistant
Stewart Sims-Handcock Professional Accountant (SA)
07.2014 - 06.2023
Nursery Teacher
Montpelier Pre Primary School
07.2014 - 06.2017
Primary School Teacher
Atholl Heights Primary School
01.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development : Foundation Phase
UNISA (University of South Africa)
02.2007 - 12.2010
Matric - English, Mathematics, Zulu, History, Biology and Drama
Thomas More College
01.2002 - 12.2006
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