Olivia Tillotson
Longridge,Lancashire
Summary
I am a dedicated, compassionate and creative teacher with solid communication and organisational skills. I have been working for over 8 years in educational settings, in a wide range of roles, that have given me the experience and knowledge to facilitate learning for children with a wide range of needs and barriers to learning. I have worked in early years, primary and SEND settings and I am passionate about creating a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment for every child that I teach. I am looking forward to venturing out of the classroom, taking with me the valuable knowledge and experience that I have had in education to a new role that challenges me to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery Class Teacher
Marsden Community Primary School
Nelson, Lancashire
09.2022 - Current
- Planned, prepared and delivered a series of phonics, maths and guided reading lessons for groups of learners with varying needs.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data using bespoke EYFS assessment documents and ATTS document for SEND needs.
- Planned and set up EYFS continuous provision based upon learner interests, next step needs, topics and gaps in development.
- Planned and delivered intervention sessions based on needs of target learners.
- Managed a team of Learning Support Assistants to complete set tasks, deliver interventions, group based sessions and mapping provision.
- Completed EYFS documents e.g. long term, medium term plans, curriculum overviews, knowledge organisers, class timetable.
- Completed SEND concern forms to document initial observations, liaised with inclusion team to arrange observations and following up with plans to support learners such as S and L referral, paediatrician referral.
- Wrote IPP documents using the ATTS document for learners with SEND or additional needs and tracked development in ATTS areas monthly to use in evidence towards EHCP.
- Communicated with external agencies such as educational psychologists, specialist teachers, speech and language for advice and visits.
- Planned and delivered parent workshops based on behaviour, early help, toileting, SEND needs, teeth brushing, early maths and phonics, speech and language.
Early years practitioner
Taywood Nursery School
Burnley, Lancashire
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured cleanliness of provision areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
Special Needs Class Teacher
White Ash Special School
Oswaldtwistle
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Special Needs Class Teacher, long term cover sickness (Directly employed by LCC)
- All male class of children with ASD/complex additional needs
- 110 on roll, all male class, aged 5/6
- Responsibilities of a typical class teacher, e.g
- Long and short term planning, differentiation, tracking progress
- Setting targets for new term using current EHCP plans
- Preparing/making resources, adapting for sensory and SEND curriculum
- Wrote education advice for pupil reports, attended meetings with parents to discuss progress
- Trained to use a variety of equipment e.g
- Hoists, delivery of medication, specialised walking/sitting equipment
- Special Needs Class Teacher, long term cover sickness (Directly employed by LCC)
Supply Teacher
, Lancashire
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Recent Supply Teaching Assignments
- Day to day supply teaching across all year groups in Lancashire schools
- Week supply at Moor End Primary school, Accrington working as a EYFS supply teacher for 6 children with ASD and complex needs
- Week supply at Lanehead St James, Burnley as a HLTA for children in years 5/6 for behaviour support and intervention
- Week supply at St Oswalds, Blackburn supporting as a TA in KS1 and KS2, covering PPA teaching in KS1
- Recent Supply Teaching Assignments
EAL Support Intervention Teacher
Briercliffe Primary School
Burnley
09.2021 - 10.2021
- 1:1 teaching assistant for children with early signs of autism in year 2, aged 5-6
- Lunchtime 1:1 for a child with SEND needs to ensure safety and supervision
- Afternoon interventions with small groups of children with EAL needs, using Race to English programme to provide support in learning key words
- Often cover TA support in year 3 for children with EAL needs
Specialist 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Briercliffe Primary School
Burnley
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Assigned to a 9 y/o child within a year 4 class with extensive SEND needs, used knowledge of behaviour management and training to support with keeping on task in lesson and creating personalised rewards system and targets
- 1:1 for another child within the class with EAL needs, created personalised resources to learn key words for classroom needs, assisted at lunch and break times with both children
- Year 4 general class teaching assistant, often taught lessons whilst class teacher was on PPA
- Supported in after school club with focus on safeguarding children with SEND needs
Final Year Student Placement - Year 4 Class
Billinge St Aidans C of E Primary School
Wigan
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Mixed class, 212 on roll, children aged 8-9
- Taught up to 95% of the class timetable as a final year trainee teacher
- Planned and taught lessons for hybrid learning as children transitioned back to school during COVID-19 pandemic
- Planned lessons for differentiation to support those with dyslexia, autism, and ADHD
- Religious Education leadership opportunities
- Graded an ‘outstanding' teacher
Second Year Student Placement - Year 4 Class
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Mixed class, 3 form entry, 360 on roll, children aged 8-9
- Taught up to 70% of the class timetable as a second year trainee teacher
- Shared planning with other year 4 class teachers and contributed to designing the curriculum
- Independently planned for year 4 science curriculum to progress knowledge of science specialism
- Significantly developed knowledge of SEND needs through planning and teaching intervention groups
First Year Student Placement - Mixed year 1 and 2 Class
Blacko Primary School
Blacko
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Mixed class, 101 on roll, children aged 5-7
- Taught up to 60% of the class timetable as a first year trainee teacher
- Planned and delivered lessons independently for all subjects
- Built extensive knowledge of planning and delivering phonics
- Taught after school maths club for ages 9-11 to prepare for SATS
Teaching Assistant - Year 11 GCSE Support & Intervention
BASES (Bradley Tutoring Scheme Via Pendle Vale Community High School)
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Groups of 15 in 90 minute intervention intervals, aged 14-15
- Supported in core subjects in preparation for GCSEs
- Created resources to support home revision
- Used knowledge of behaviour management to engage students for maximum learning
- Used marking schemes to give feedback on written work
Education
GCSE COMPLETED AWARDS - Biology, Religious Studies, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Art, Geography, German, Physics, Mathematics, English Literature, English language
ST WILFRIDS C OF E ACADEMY
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen 09.2010 - 07.2015
A LEVEL COMPLETED AWARDS - PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE ART, ENGLISH LANGUAGE
NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE
Nelson, Lancashire 09.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - PRIMARY SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH QTS
EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY
Ormskirk, Lancashire 09.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
- Trauma-informed practice trained
- Team Leadership skills
- Up to date on knowledge of SEND and safeguarding legislation
- First Aid trained
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in communicating with external agencies
- Commitment to attending CPD courses to update knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursery Class Teacher
Marsden Community Primary School
09.2022 - Current
Early years practitioner
Taywood Nursery School
04.2022 - 08.2022
Special Needs Class Teacher
White Ash Special School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Supply Teacher
10.2021 - 12.2021
EAL Support Intervention Teacher
Briercliffe Primary School
09.2021 - 10.2021
Specialist 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Briercliffe Primary School
09.2021 - 09.2021
Final Year Student Placement - Year 4 Class
Billinge St Aidans C of E Primary School
02.2021 - 05.2021
Second Year Student Placement - Year 4 Class
Lomeshaye Junior School
12.2019 - 02.2020
First Year Student Placement - Mixed year 1 and 2 Class
Blacko Primary School
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - PRIMARY SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH QTS
EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY
09.2018 - 06.2021
Teaching Assistant - Year 11 GCSE Support & Intervention
BASES (Bradley Tutoring Scheme Via Pendle Vale Community High School)
11.2017 - 10.2018
A LEVEL COMPLETED AWARDS - PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE ART, ENGLISH LANGUAGE
NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE
09.2015 - 07.2018
GCSE COMPLETED AWARDS - Biology, Religious Studies, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Art, Geography, German, Physics, Mathematics, English Literature, English language
ST WILFRIDS C OF E ACADEMY
09.2010 - 07.2015
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