Nicola Jorgensen
Stirling,Stirlingshire
Summary
Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to get students excited about learning. Specialising in creating stimulating environments which help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (ASN)
Falkirk Council
Grangemouth, Falkirk
08.2014 - 08.2026
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Differentiated instruction to customise lessons for student abilities and skill level.
- Implemented strategies for differentiated instruction to cater to students with special educational needs and language barriers.
- Adapted classes to meet requirements of special needs children.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans that accommodated multiple intelligences and learning styles, enhancing pupil engagement.
- Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by applying classroom management techniques effectively, fostering student respect and cooperation.
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
- Provided positive feedback to instill confidence in students.
- Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with educational research and pedagogical strategies.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on educational best practices.
- Observed developments in teaching methods and technologies to innovate current practices.
- Led extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies, encouraging student participation and developing talents beyond the curriculum.
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimal learning.
- Developed courses and resources for enhanced additional learning.
- Organised field trips and educational visits that complemented classroom learning, providing real-world connections.
- Advocated for the well-being of students, intervening in cases of bullying or emotional distress, and referring to appropriate support services.
- Participated in school committees and working groups focused on improving school policies, environment, and community relations.
- Customised teaching approaches to enhance individual student learning experiences. and tutoring to match student knowledge and skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on educational best practices.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Secondary Education
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Justice, Development & Health
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh01-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Stirling
Stirling01-1990
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Teaching/tutoring
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Emotional support
- Student behaviour management
- Collaborative learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Motivating students
- Student motivation
- Positive learning environment
- Flexible and adaptive
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Special needs advocacy
- Communication
- Parent engagement
- Student progress analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Fast learner
- Effective time management
- Critical thinking
- Critical thinker
- Language proficiency
- Public speaking
- Verbal and writing communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Child development
- Creative strategies
- Promoting positive atmosphere
- Positive and encouraging
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional ethics
- School event coordination
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Motivation techniques
Timeline
Teacher (ASN)
Falkirk Council
08.2014 - 08.2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Secondary Education
University of Strathclyde
Bachelor of Science - Social Justice, Development & Health
Queen Margaret University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Stirling