- I really enjoy travelling and have visited many countries including Australia, South Africa and Peru to name a few I am of Welsh-Italian heritage and lived in Toronto Canada for many years
Paolo Melardi
Goodwick,Pembrokeshire
Summary
A kind, friendly, passionate and highly experienced teaching assistant/teacher. I am enthusiastic and motivated, with extensive experience supporting students with additional learning needs ( ALN) across various educational stages, KS1-4. I have a proven ability to foster strong relationships with students through engaging/ effective learning activities. I am committed to enhancing educational experiences and providing reliable support to teachers and students alike. I am highly enthusiastic about continuous learning and contributing positively to the school whole environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Suppleo Education
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
09.2023 - Current
- Supported teens in Key Stages 3 and 4 with a range of educational activities.
- Students are supported in a Learning Pathway Centre attached to the main school.
- Supported all break-time activities, usually outside.
- Made very strong connections, especially with the males.
Special Education Teacher
Toronto District school Board
Toronto
10.2000 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists and therapists, to assess student needs and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Maintained positive and strong relationships with SEN students and families to improve individualised support methods.
- Developed individualised education programmes IEPs for students with diverse learning needs to enhance educational outcomes.
Education
PGCE - Primary and Junior divisions
Worcester College
01.1994
BA HONS - Humanities
University of South Wales
01.1992
Skills
- Quickly connect with students of all needs, and develop positive relationships, especially with males
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prevention and management of oppositional, aggressive, anti-social behaviours
- Classroom management
- Able to make learning both meaningful and exciting
- ALN has been a career from KS1 to KS4
Certification
Supporting learners mainly with additional learning needs., Additional Learning Needs teacher, Planning, delivering curriculum by adapting individualized activities for complex needs., Working as part of a class team., Specialist additional learning, 2008-05-01, TDSB
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Music
- Sports
Interests
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Suppleo Education
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Toronto District school Board
10.2000 - 06.2023
PGCE - Primary and Junior divisions
Worcester College
BA HONS - Humanities
University of South Wales