Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
SENSE Learning Inset Training
References
Timeline
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Nicola Lacey

Nicola Lacey

Ryde,Isle of Wight

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate education professional with nearly 30 years of experience, including 25 years in primary education as a Reception class teacher. Currently developing tailored learning packages for young people with special educational needs at Sense Learning. Qualified swimming teacher with additional experience in administrative support for a small business, showcasing strong organisational and adaptability skills. Committed to fostering individual potential through personalised, learner-centred strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Specialist teacher

Sense Learning
Ryde, Isle of Wight
01.2023 - Current
  • Deliver one-to-one teaching in home and community settings to promote holistic development.
  • Foster positive relationships to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Implement creative, interest-based approaches to cater for individual learning paces.

Swimming teacher

Emma's Otters
Newport, Isle of Wight
11.2022 - Current
  • Conduct primary school swimming lessons and after-school sessions, prioritising water safety

Administrator

Finance Matters
Ryde, Isle of Wight
04.2022 - Current
  • Keep accounts updated and provide assistance with administrative tasks.

Reception Class Teacher and PE Lead

Brading CE Primary School
Brading, Isle of Wight
04.2019 - 04.2022

Reception Class Teacher and EYFS Lead

Haylands Primary School
Ryde, Isle of Wight
04.2009 - 04.2019

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education and Geography with QTS

King Alfred's College
Winchester
09.1992 - 07.1996

A-Levels -

Ryde High School
Ryde
09.1990 - 07.1992

GCSEs -

Ryde High School
Ryde
09.1986 - 07.1990

Aquatic Qualifications -

Royal Life Saving Society
England

Paediatric First Aid -

Tigerlily
England
02.2023 - 02.2023

Skills

  • Child development strategies
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Sensory and therapeutic approaches
  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Adaptability and creativity
  • Administrative and organisational skills

SENSE Learning Inset Training

· Safeguarding courses including Prevent, Online Safety, Exploitation, County Lines, Lone Worker, Gut feelings

· Crisis Prevention Training - CPI

· Inclusive Language, Developmental Language Disorder

· Behaviour, MIND training, PDA and Trauma

· Interception, ADHD

· ASDAN Life Skill Challenges, Creative Curriculum

· Sex Ed Forum, Understanding how best to support LGBT+ young people

· Dyslexia and Dyscalculia

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paediatric First Aid -

Tigerlily
02.2023 - 02.2023

Specialist teacher

Sense Learning
01.2023 - Current

Swimming teacher

Emma's Otters
11.2022 - Current

Administrator

Finance Matters
04.2022 - Current

Reception Class Teacher and PE Lead

Brading CE Primary School
04.2019 - 04.2022

Reception Class Teacher and EYFS Lead

Haylands Primary School
04.2009 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education and Geography with QTS

King Alfred's College
09.1992 - 07.1996

A-Levels -

Ryde High School
09.1990 - 07.1992

GCSEs -

Ryde High School
09.1986 - 07.1990

Aquatic Qualifications -

Royal Life Saving Society
Nicola Lacey