Naomi Gough
Cookham,Berkshire
Summary
Professional with strong knowledge in mathematics instruction and literacy support, proficient in national curriculum standards and ICT tools. Experienced in report writing, assessment, and creating engaging multimedia learning resources. Skilled in resource management and de-escalation techniques, enhancing student outcomes through effective numeracy support. Committed to fostering academic growth with innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HLTA / Cover
Grove Academy
Slough, Berkshire
2025.09 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering wraparound care, breakfast club and other after school clubs.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
Teacher in a Primary School
Grove Academy
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, applying positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Organised classrooms and created displays to encourage positive learning environments.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, addressing individual educational needs and abilities.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.
- Attended parents' evenings and provided detailed assessments of their children's' progress.
- Coordinated with special educational needs SEN specialists to adapt lessons for pupils with specific learning requirements.
- Directed and assigned to work teaching assistants for smooth classroom operations.
Teaching Assistant
Supply Hive
2023.04 - 2024.09
- Organised classroom spaces and materials to help teacher prepare for lessons.
- Maintained safe, clean and organised classroom environment.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
- Supervised students during breaks and lunchtime, ensuring a safe and orderly environment.
- Enhanced reading skills through guided reading sessions, tracking progress and addressing challenges.
- Enhanced student wellbeing by encouraging health, safety and good behaviour.
- Provided 1:1 support to students with Maths, Science and English.
- Supported teachers in planning engaging learning activities for individual pupils and groups.
Commis de rang
Cliveden house
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Provided attentive and efficient table service as a Commis de Rang in a prestigious 5-star hotel.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
- Laid tables with clean cutlery, crockery and glassware throughout sittings.
- Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth operation and quick resolution of any service delays.
waitress
The resolute
marlow
2022.02 - 2022.08
- Provided efficient and friendly customer service, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and handling cash transactions.
- Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided friendly, efficient table service, taking customer orders and processing swiftly.
- Greeted customers warmly, seating at clean, vacant tables and offering advice on food ordering procedures.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
Supervisor
Pizza Dreams Cafe
2021.06 - 2022.01
- At my time in pizza dreams I started by learning how to properly become a waitress, taking care of customers and learning the ever changing menu they had to offer and pushing sales for these products
- I also took on the potwash role when needed to help each shift run as smoothly as possible
- Once I had become comfortable in my role as a waitress I was made a supervisor which meant I took control of every shift I was on making sure staff was on time and behaved correctly while on shift
- I was responsible for cashing up the till after every shift
- I started to learn how to create a rota for all staff members and also counting up staff hours with my manager to ensure everyone was paid the correct amount
- Working behind the bar, I was able to learn how to make not only cocktails but barista skills as well
- Finally I was responsible for stock checking and ordering stock every so often
Waitress
Jolly Farmer
2019.04 - 2019.09
- I served tables, took care of customers and worked behind the bar, i also took on the role of potwash when needed
Kennel and Cattery Cleaner
The linden kennel and cattery
2018.06 - 2018.12
- I helped take care of animals by cleaning their kennels, feeding them and administering medication
Education
GCSEs -
Furze Platt Senior School
Maidenhead, Berkshire 2012.09 - 2016.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal Management
Berkshire College of Agriculture
Buckinghamshire 2017.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Report writing
- Mathematics instruction
- National curriculum knowledge
- ICT proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Multimedia tools
- Learning resource development
- Assessment and grading
- De-escalation techniques
- Resource management
- Numeracy support
- Literacy support
- Calm under pressure
- Resourcefulness
Affiliations
- Drawing
- Painting
- Medieval history
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HLTA / Cover
Grove Academy
2025.09 - Current
Teacher in a Primary School
Grove Academy
2024.09 - 2025.07
Teaching Assistant
Supply Hive
2023.04 - 2024.09
Commis de rang
Cliveden house
2022.08 - 2023.01
waitress
The resolute
2022.02 - 2022.08
Supervisor
Pizza Dreams Cafe
2021.06 - 2022.01
Waitress
Jolly Farmer
2019.04 - 2019.09
Kennel and Cattery Cleaner
The linden kennel and cattery
2018.06 - 2018.12
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal Management
Berkshire College of Agriculture
2017.09 - 2018.06
GCSEs -
Furze Platt Senior School
2012.09 - 2016.07