Paula Cuffley
Gravesend,Kent
Summary
Enthusiastic and adaptable Teacher who is driven to provide a welcoming and inclusive learning space. All children who enter my class are in a safe environment, whereby they are encouraged to flourish and grow to their full potential.
Skills include the ability to multi-task, behaviour management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Honest and flexible in my approach, determined and conscientious.
Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used within foundation lessons in the classroom. Knowledgeable about the curriculum and lesson planning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher in a primary school
Painters Ash Primary School
Gravesend, Kent
09.2023 - Current
- Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
- Highlighted student achievements, building confidence and encouraging continued growth.
- Set and marked assessments in line with Year 2 curriculum requirements.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Organised and took part in school events, outings and activities happening during the evenings.
- Adapted teaching styles for varying student capabilities and requirements.
- Created and updated attendance records to check the regularity of students on day-to-day basis.
- Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Group leader
21 Together
Maidstone, Kent
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Run small groups, helping children with Downs Syndrome access speech and language interventions.
- Evaluated children's abilities and needs, tailoring the interventions specifically for them.
- Working with support workers and speech therapists.
- Liaising with parents, therapists, teachers to help children.
- Welcoming learning environment.
- Use Makaton, PECS, Widgit and other devices to aid communication.
Trainee Teacher
Kent Catholic Schools Partnership
Gravesend, Kent
01.2013 - 08.2023
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Supported SEND students by adapting lesson content and delivery.
- Supported teaching assistant with lesson alterations for students with special needs to ensure equal access to learning and resources.
- Maintained punctuality, organisation and am able to facilitate a well-focused teaching and learning environment.
- Developed and executed lesson plans under Mentor's guidance to effectively fulfil curriculum requirements.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
- Instructed groups of students and directly mentored individuals in classroom setting.
- Planned and escorted educational visits, supervising 30 students.
Patent and Trademark Secretary
J.A Kemp & Co
London, WC1V
04.1996 - 10.2008
- Accepted dictation from staff and created professional documents from provided information.
- Proofread, formatted and corrected correspondence for office staff.
- Updated executive diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and added key details.
- Ensured that draft specifications were sent out within the deadlines.
- Filed UK, European and American patent at the appropriate Patent Offices.
- Booked flights.
Patent Secretary
W P Thompson & Co
London, WC1V
02.1994 - 04.1996
- Screened and directed incoming phone calls and distributed correspondence effectively.
- Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Drafted and distributed professional business letters and email correspondence.
- Updated files and records with precise system navigation.
Secretary
The General Council of the Bar
London, WC1V
02.1992 - 02.1994
- Screened and directed incoming phone calls and distributed correspondence effectively.
- Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Updated files and records with precise system navigation.
- Drafted and distributed professional business letters and email correspondence.
- Taking minutes for meetings.
Education
QTS - Education
E-Qualitas
London 07.2023 -
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09.2018 - 07.2021
GCSE - Biology
Equivalency Testing
Kent 2022 - 2022
GCSE - English
Kent Adult Education
Gravesend, Kent 09.2017 - 07.2018
GCSE - Maths
Kent Adult Education
Gravesend, Kent 09.2016 - 07.2017
Skills
- Having over 12 years' of experience working in a primary school, from working my way up from parent volunteer, teaching assistant, cover teacher to gaining QTS in July 2023
- Experience from working across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2 as an unqualified teacher covering lessons In September 2022, I had my own class in Year 3 During my Second School Placement, I worked in Year 1, I am currently teaching Year 2
- Adaptable, flexible and passionate in my teaching
- Catering for every child's needs, having children who are EAL, SEN or Greater Depth, ensuring that all of the children in my class are able to access the learning and reach their full potential
- A safe and happy learning environment, where no question is wrong, mistakes are there to learn from
- Having a positive and respectful relationship with both my pupils and parents, along with the school community as a whole
Timeline
Teacher in a primary school
Painters Ash Primary School
09.2023 - Current
QTS - Education
E-Qualitas
07.2023 -
Group leader
21 Together
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2018 - 07.2021
GCSE - English
Kent Adult Education
09.2017 - 07.2018
GCSE - Maths
Kent Adult Education
09.2016 - 07.2017
Trainee Teacher
Kent Catholic Schools Partnership
01.2013 - 08.2023
Patent and Trademark Secretary
J.A Kemp & Co
04.1996 - 10.2008
Patent Secretary
W P Thompson & Co
02.1994 - 04.1996
Secretary
The General Council of the Bar
02.1992 - 02.1994
GCSE - Biology
Equivalency Testing
2022 - 2022
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