Michelle Spencer
Wirral
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in teaching strategies and methods, adolescent mental health awareness, and youth rights knowledge. Skilled in resilience building techniques and youth engagement strategies, with a strong focus on attention deficit disorder approaches and autism spectrum awareness. Committed to fostering tolerance and empathy through child development insights and behavioural support techniques. Adept at implementing positive reinforcement strategies to enhance learning environments.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
New Directions
Wirral
2024.09 - Current
- Prepared teaching aids to support clear, effective lesson delivery.
- Provided one-on-one support to deepen understanding of course material.
- Liaised between staff and pupils to keep communication channels open.
- Encouraged proactive behaviour using constructive feedback and practical guidance.
- Updated parents regularly on school progress for each child.
- Monitored classroom behaviour constantly and intervened promptly to prevent misbehaviour.
- Attended to personal needs, including social hygiene and welfare support, daily.
Office manager
Merseyside Engine Parts
Wirral
2022.01 - Current
- Resolved employee conflicts using tactful mediation strategies for calmer outcomes.
- Maintained company records while meeting legal requirements and document standards.
- Updated office policies to match changing business needs and regulatory rules.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure cost-effective services and supplies.
- Managed day-to-day office operations through careful oversight of tasks.
- Organised staff holiday schedules to keep workflow continuity uninterrupted.
- Organised filing systems and maintained records aligned with policies and security protocols.
Learning support assistant
Wirral Met College
Wirral
2017.01 - 2022.01
- Helped organise after-school clubs, enriching extracurricular offering of the school.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic child development programmes.
- Prepared classroom resources to facilitate smooth lesson delivery.
- Provided behavioural management strategies to maintain disciplined atmosphere.
- Assisted struggling pupils during class hours, leading to improved grades over time.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education -
The Open University
2025.10 - 2026.04
Certificate of Higher Education -
The Open University
2026.01 -
NVQ Level 5 -
Unitas
2026.01 -
NVQ Level 3 -
Association of Learning
2025.01 - 2025.06
Skills
- Teaching strategies and methods
- Adolescent mental health awareness
- Youth rights knowledge
- Resilience building techniques
- Youth engagement strategies
- Attention deficit disorder approaches
- Tolerance and empathy
- Child development insights
- Autism spectrum awareness
- Behavioral support techniques
- Positive reinforcement strategies
Accomplishments
Royal Engineer in the TA with tour of Iraq
Volunteer
Youth Justice panel member, Facilitate Referral order panels to establish rehabilitative and restorative contracts for young people entering the justice system. Panel Facilitation and Contract negotiation. Jan 2026.
Affect Charity, Counsellor/telephone support worker. To help families that are left behind when a loved one goes to jail. Apr 2026
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education -
The Open University
2026.01 -
NVQ Level 5 -
Unitas
2026.01 -
Certificate of Higher Education -
The Open University
2025.10 - 2026.04
NVQ Level 3 -
Association of Learning
2025.01 - 2025.06
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
New Directions
2024.09 - Current
Office manager
Merseyside Engine Parts
2022.01 - Current
Learning support assistant
Wirral Met College
2017.01 - 2022.01