Nelly Vulawa
Stockton-on-Tees
Summary
A Friendly and approachable individual with excellent communication skills. Builds relationships easily and encourages participation in group settings. Proactive and engaging mediator with practical health and safety knowledge. Has worked both in Early Years and Primary Schools bringing over 10 years of experience
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Alanbrooke Academy
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
05.2022 - Current
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
- Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve exam success.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Collaborated with teacher to determine class schedule and work shift.
- Oversaw students during recess and lunch breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
- Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
- Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Used curriculum with life-based approach.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Midday Supervisor
Alanbrooke Primary School
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Organised lunchtime games and activities for 50 students aged 4 to 10.
- Cultivated inclusive and safe spaces for students to spend free time and be themselves.
- Owned timely set-up and clean-up of designated areas.
- Reduced anxiety for younger and SEND pupils by employing clear communication and calming strategies.
- Encouraged good table manners, positive pupil interaction and outdoor play.
- Administered first aid for minor injuries, reporting accidents and near-misses appropriately.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness by promptly clearing up spillages, wiping down tables and enforcing no litter policy.
- Followed safeguarding principles to identify and support distressed and vulnerable students.
- Supervised playtimes of up to 50 children across outdoor playground.
- Clearly communicated schedule and activity changes with students and school staff.
- Directed clean-up of play areas at end of lunch and break times.
- Prepared lunchtime activities and interactive games for students.
- Enforced school's zero tolerance policy on bullying to reprimand harmful behaviour.
- Stored equipment safely and securely to prevent damage.
- Resolved disputes by mediating discussions between pupils.
- Supported students at lunchtimes by encouraging healthy nutrition and positive behaviour.
- Strictly followed safeguarding procedures and handled confidential information with discretion.
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Larkhill Primary School
Salisbury, Wiltshire
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
- Monitored special group events and off-site field trips, guaranteeing pupil safety.
- Supported development of appropriate resources, working with teachers to guarantee provision met learning needs.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Utilised expert behaviour management techniques to carefully manage disruptive classroom conduct.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Used curriculum with life-based approach.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Nursery Assistant
Larkhill Garrison Nursery
Salisbury, Wiltshire
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
- Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
- Recorded and informed manager regarding injuries and accidents.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
- Fed meals , changed diapers and assisted children to use toilet.
- Registered information of children to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss developments and announcements.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Informed parents and staff members regarding activity of children.
- Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
- Comprehended and respected cultural differences, religious beliefs and preferences of parents for child.
- Observed children to detect problematic behaviour.
Nursery Assistant
Alanbrooke Nursery
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
- Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
- Recorded and informed manager regarding injuries and accidents.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
- Fed meals , changed diapers and assisted children to use toilet.
- Registered information of children to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss developments and announcements.
- Submitted monthly reports to management.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Informed parents and staff members regarding activity of children.
- Taught alphabet and numeracy to enhance learning experience.
- Comprehended and respected cultural differences, religious beliefs and preferences of parents for child.
- Observed children to detect problematic behaviour.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Developing and Teaching Of Children and Young People
York St John University
York 09.2020 - 07.2021
Foundation Degree in Arts - Childhood Studies
University of Winchester
Winchester 09.2017 - 07.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Childhood Studies
Pearsons Apprenticeship
Thirsk, North Yorkshire 09.2014 - 07.2015
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Health and safety compliance
- Child development analysis
- Assessment grading
- Progress reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Lesson planning
- Literacy support
- Numeracy support
- Pedagogy
- Group and individual instruction
- Behaviour modelling
- Early childhood education
- Lesson implementation
- Classroom management
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Alanbrooke Academy
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Developing and Teaching Of Children and Young People
York St John University
09.2020 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
All Saints Catholic Primary School
01.2020 - 04.2022
Midday Supervisor
Alanbrooke Primary School
09.2019 - 01.2020
Foundation Degree in Arts - Childhood Studies
University of Winchester
09.2017 - 07.2019
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Larkhill Primary School
03.2017 - 07.2019
Nursery Assistant
Larkhill Garrison Nursery
10.2015 - 03.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Childhood Studies
Pearsons Apprenticeship
09.2014 - 07.2015
Nursery Assistant
Alanbrooke Nursery
01.2012 - 07.2015
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