Olimpia Kodev
Markethill,Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
Summary
Positive and collaborative, brings strong communication and organisational skills to support classroom activities and student learning. Skilled in maintaining supportive learning environment and assisting with lesson preparation. Ready to contribute to academic excellence and student development in Classroom Assistant role.
Overview
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Language
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year of post-secondary education
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4
years of professional experience
Work history
Classroom assistant
Polish Supplementary School in Newry
Newry, Newry Mourne and Down
2023.09 - Current
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring accessibility for all pupils.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by monitoring student behaviour.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with classwork, aiding their understanding of complex topics.
- Adapted teaching materials to suit individual learner needs for personalised education.
- Supported teachers by preparing classroom materials.
- Participated in staff meetings to improve teaching methods and processes.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Enforced appropriate repercussions in cases of student misbehaviour.
- Ensured individual pupils and groups received additional required support, appropriate to developmental needs.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
Volunteer teaching assistant
Polish Supplementary School
Newry, Newry Mourne and Down
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Maintained a safe, inclusive classroom atmosphere by enforcing school guidelines and policies.
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging situations for maintaining a harmonious classroom environment.
- Supported lead teacher and worked with them based on individual student needs, ensuring personalised attention to each learner.
- Delivered effective one-on-one tuition, helping students to obtain required qualifications.
- Provided additional support to students with learning difficulties, increasing their confidence and engagement.
- Supervised students during recess and lunch breaks.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Helped lead teacher set-up classroom and educational materials for the day.
Education
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Southern Regional College
Armagh 2024.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Bilingual and Multilingual
- School safeguarding awareness
- Knowledge of learning styles
- 1:1 student support
- Ability to help with lesson planning
- Child protection training
- Child safeguarding
- Class supervising
Languages
Polish
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Southern Regional College
2024.09 - 2025.06
Classroom assistant
Polish Supplementary School in Newry
2023.09 - Current
Volunteer teaching assistant
Polish Supplementary School
2022.09 - 2023.06