Morgan Stafford
Sydenham,Lewisham
Summary
Passionate SENCo and dedicated special needs teacher with 8 years of experience teaching pupils with a variety of needs in Inner London schools. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the SEN code of practice and the ability to adapt the curriculum to meet end of year expectations. Committed to supporting teachers and support staff to assess, plan and review targets to enable all children to access the curriculum through quality first teaching. Organised and approachable SENCo with the ability to mange multiple priorities such as teaching, supporting teachers and completing paperwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENCO KS2
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Sydenham, Lewisham
01.2022 - Current
- Managed the assessment, planning and revision of targets, through evaluating 90 Individualised Educational Plans and 31 Annual Reviews.
- Supported mainstream teachers to contribute to yearly Annual Review meetings.
- Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to adapt the curriculum and year group expectations for pupils with SEN.
- Worked alongside mainstream teachers to organise purposeful inclusion of pupils with SEN.
- Prepared year 6 pupils to transition successfully to their secondary school placements by liaising with secondary school SENCO’s, case worker and parents.
- Organised Team Teach training for staff in the resource base.
- Observed pupils and responded to consultation requests for a space in the resource base, in addition to advising parents on the consultation process when the school can’t meet the needs of the pupil.
- Planned successful pupil transitions to other schools, particularly with pupils transitioning to secondary schools.
- Led staff training to support 25 teachers, such as how to assess pupils working below key stage exceptions.
Resource Base Teacher
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Sydenham, Lewisham
10.2020 - Current
- Encouraged appropriate learning behaviours by facilitating emotional regulation using the Zones of Regulation.
- Teaching pupils with a range of needs including, Autism and other social communication needs, SEMH such as ADHD and cognition & learning needs.
- Adapted the outcomes of the Key Stage 2 mainstream curriculum to teach pupils in the resource base to reflect the needs of individual pupils.
- Led a mixed year group classroom for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and adapted the curriculum to meet their needs.
- Monitored progress using B-squared assessments and implemented targets.
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to pupils with SEN.
Primary class teacher
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Sydenham, Lewisham
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance pupil understanding.
- Collaborated with teachers within year group to assess, plan and deliver high quality lessons across the curriculum.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Planned and taught lessons adapting to varying needs and abilities.
Primary class teacher
Altmore Infant School & Lathom Junior School
East Ham, Newham
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance pupil understanding.
- Collaborated with teachers within year group to assess, plan and deliver high quality lessons across the curriculum.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Planned and taught lessons adapting to varying needs and abilities.
Education
National Award for SEN Coordination - Education
University College London
London 09/2020 - 12/2021
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in SCITT - Education
Roehampton University
London 09/2015 - 07/2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pace University
New York, USA 09/2006 - 06/2010
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Time management
- Leadership
- Inclusive education
- Knowledge of software for assessment: SIMs and B-squared
- Knowledge or programmes : Little Wandle, RWI, Penpals handwriting
Certification
National Award for SENCo 01.12.24
Qualified Teacher Status - Reference number:1582057
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENCO KS2
Kelvin Grove Primary School
01.2022 - Current
Resource Base Teacher
Kelvin Grove Primary School
10.2020 - Current
Primary class teacher
Kelvin Grove Primary School
09.2019 - 10.2020
Primary class teacher
Altmore Infant School & Lathom Junior School
09.2016 - 08.2019
National Award for SEN Coordination - Education
University College London
09/2020 - 12/2021
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in SCITT - Education
Roehampton University
09/2015 - 07/2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pace University
09/2006 - 06/2010
National Award for SENCo 01.12.24
Qualified Teacher Status - Reference number:1582057
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