Natalie Matthews
Huyton,Merseyside
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong focus on supporting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students, adept at creating a positive learning environment and fostering student progress through effective time management and performance assessments. Skilled in remote education and online learning, with a proven ability to develop course materials and navigate school software efficiently. Committed to safeguarding children and promoting a kind and empathetic atmosphere, while collaborating effectively with parents and external agencies to enhance educational outcomes.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Hard-working experienced primary teacher with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Organised and dependable teacher with 26 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Primary school teacher
Malvern Primary School
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.1999 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Encouraged open communication amongst pupils fostering team spirit and respect for diversity.
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, fostering inclusive education.
- Collaborated with parents for improvement in students' academic performance.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Identified SEN and gifted students to provide access to extra resources and services.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop classroom policies, management strategies and discipline methods.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.1994 - 06.1998
A-Levels - Business Studies-B, Sociology-E and Childcare-A
Widnes Sixth Form College
Merseyside 09.1991 - 07.1993
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs Grades B to D
Prescot Comprehensive School
Merseyside 09.1986 - 07.1991
Skills
- Effectively work with parents and external agencies
- Multitasking ability
- IT and administrative skills
- Special needs accommodation
- School software navigation
- Training and Development
- Public speaking
- Team standards
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Course material development
- Computer proficient
- Performance assessments
- Child safeguarding
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) student support
- Effective time management
- Student progress reporting
- Remote education and online learning
- Kind and empathetic educator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary school teacher
Malvern Primary School
09.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Edge Hill University
09.1994 - 06.1998
A-Levels - Business Studies-B, Sociology-E and Childcare-A
Widnes Sixth Form College
09.1991 - 07.1993
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs Grades B to D
Prescot Comprehensive School
09.1986 - 07.1991
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