Natalie Stathakis
Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire
Summary
With a background in education and special educational needs, I have developed empathy, resilience and interpersonal skills. Education is a dynamic, changing landscape which has required me to become adaptable and resourceful in order to fulfil my role and best serve the families in our community at any given time. My role has been diverse, requiring both organisational and teaching skills, alongside empathy, safeguarding awareness and sensitivity when dealing with complex situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Years Lead
Birch Wood Special School/ LCC
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
09.2009 - Current
- Articulated vision for early years aligned with Birch Wood's 'ENABLES' ethos
- Led team of teachers and u LSAs, mentored and trained staff
- Built strong connections with nurseries, pre-schools, and families to ease school transitions
- Engaged with outside agencies and therapeutic services to ensure holistic support for children and families
- Encouraged positive behaviour using holistic and collaborative approaches
- Supported children in crisis using proactive and de-escalation strategies, safeguarding their wellbeing
Volunteer
Melton Vineyard Church
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with senior pastors to deliver timely and effective weekly newsletter communications
- Facilitated 'Question Box' initiative to support community engagement within Storehouse, aligned with church's vision
- Contributed to research and delivery of Discipleship initiatives in volunteer capacity
- Contributed to weekly meetings by reviewing church activities and praying for ongoing ministries
Education
BA Performing Arts - Performing Arts
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.1998 - 06.2001
PGCE Drama - Teaching Drama
Central School Of Speech And Drama
London 08.2001 - 06.2002
National Professional Qualification Leadership - Educational Leadership
NPQSL
Leicester 01.2023 - 07.2024
Skills
- Reflective Practice
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Pastoral care
- Development Identification and Strategy Implementation
- Organisation and planning
- Facilitating learning through various methods
- Special educational needs strategies
- Managing transitions
- Safeguarding awareness
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
National Professional Qualification Leadership - Educational Leadership
NPQSL
01.2023 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Melton Vineyard Church
09.2014 - 07.2017
Early Years Lead
Birch Wood Special School/ LCC
09.2009 - Current
PGCE Drama - Teaching Drama
Central School Of Speech And Drama
08.2001 - 06.2002
BA Performing Arts - Performing Arts
De Montfort University
09.1998 - 06.2001
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