Natasha Williams
Upper Rissington,Cheltenham
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Class Teacher and Tutor with a passion for creating engaging, inclusive and supportive learning environments. Skilled in planning and delivering creative, stimulating lessons that encourage children to develop their confidence, curiosity and love of learning. Committed to adapting teaching approaches to meet the individual needs and abilities of every child, ensuring that all pupils are given the opportunity to participate, progress and achieve their full potential. Believes strongly that every child has the right to learn and is eager to inspire children through a creative and engaging curriculum.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Primary class teacher
Oxfordshire County Council
Stonesfield, Oxfordshire
2022.09 - Current
- Led development and implementation of maths curriculum across the school, aligning with educational standards and enhancing student understanding.
- Taught mixed-aged classes to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Provided early years education and support for Year 1 and Year 2 learners.
- Integrated technology into lessons, improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Oversaw PSHE programme, fostering students' personal and social development through tailored activities and discussions.
- Led after-school clubs fostering extra-curricular interests among students.
- Covered planning, preparation, and assessment time in Year 5 and Year 6 classes.
- Performed administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, report writing efficiently.
- Upheld high standards of professional conduct whilst respecting diversity amongst pupils and staff alike.
Home tutor
Williams' Tutoring
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
2024.05 - 2025.09
- Developed personalised study plans to cater to each student's unique learning style, enhancing academic performance.
- Tailored tutoring methods to individual student needs, enhancing comprehension and engagement.
- Advised students on effective time management strategies, leading to more focused SAT preparation sessions.
- Adapted teaching techniques to match students' capacity to grasp information, improving retention of material covered.
Primary class teacher
Gloucestershire County Council
Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire
2016.09 - 2022.09
- Led Key Stage 1 teaching team, overseeing curriculum implementation and student engagement.
- Taught Year 2, EYFS and Year 3, fostering a supportive learning environment for diverse student needs.
- Adopted innovative teaching techniques, enhancing quality of lessons delivered.
- Assisted struggling students through tailored tutoring sessions, improving overall performance.
- Built strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about children's progress, enhancing home-school partnership.
- Collaborated with colleagues on planning and resource sharing, improving teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
HLTA and Teaching Assistant
Worcestershire County Council
Evesham, Worcestershire
2015.09 - 2016.09
- Delivered one-on-one guidance to struggling students, fostering improved academic performance.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Supported class teachers by covering PPA sessions, enhancing classroom management.
- Maintained safety of pupils during extracurricular activities, promoting an accident-free environment.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education with QTS
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2012.09 - 2015.09
A-Levels -
Evesham High School
Evesham, Worcestershire 2010.09 - 2012.09
GCSEs -
Evesham High School
Evesham, Worcestershire 2008.09 - 2010.09
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated teaching
- Creative lesson planning
- Play-Based learning advocacy
- Parental communication
- Well-Organised planning
- Patience and resilience
Timeline
Home tutor
Williams' Tutoring
2024.05 - 2025.09
Primary class teacher
Oxfordshire County Council
2022.09 - Current
Primary class teacher
Gloucestershire County Council
2016.09 - 2022.09
HLTA and Teaching Assistant
Worcestershire County Council
2015.09 - 2016.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Primary Education with QTS
University of Birmingham
2012.09 - 2015.09
A-Levels -
Evesham High School
2010.09 - 2012.09
GCSEs -
Evesham High School
2008.09 - 2010.09