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Polly Henderson

Polly Henderson

Penzance,Cornwall

Summary

Experienced educator with focus on supportive learning atmospheres that value the path as much as the goal .

Creative and motivated team player able to adapt to the demands of innovative working environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Project Management Assistant

Climate Vision
Truro
2025.05 - Current
  • Carrying out administrative tasks to support smooth project progression.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders and teams to execute project milestones.
  • Developing progress reports on a regular basis, keeping all stakeholders informed about the projects' status.

English Teacher

British Council / self-employed
Soria, Spain
2008.09 - 2023.04
  • Planned and delivered practical, interactive English lessons adapted to range of ages and abilities.
  • Taught students key grammatical concepts using learning tools such as games and roleplay.
  • Prepared students for external English exams such as Cambridge and IELTS boards.

Co-project manager

Mind Out for Music Ltd
Machynlleth, Powys
2022.02 - 2022.08
  • Streamlined event planning process by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Managed risk effectively during events, ensuring minimal disruption and swift resolution of any issues that arose.

Primary school teacher

Papoula, Espacio de Pedagogia Libre
Soria, Spain
2014.09 - 2017.06
  • Planned and delivered experiential learning activities across a range of subjects for children from 5 to 11 .
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop educational strategies tailored to individuals' learning styles.

Mental health support worker

Mind aberystwyth
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
2005.01 - 2007.07
  • Planned and ran practical and creative skills workshops for service users in Mind drop-in centre.
  • Used IT to develop an in-house mental health information system, accessible to staff and service users.
  • Encouraged positive lifestyle changes for sustainable mental health improvements.

Education

PGCE Primary -

University of Wales, Aberystwyth
/2002 - /2003

BA Open - Italian, drama, music, child development, art history

University of Wales / the Open University
Aberystwyth, Wales
/1989 - /2000

A levels - English, French, Art

Cranleigh School
Guildford, Surrey
/1984 - /1986

Skills

  • Critical and creative thinking
  • Fluent verbal and written communication
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Adaptability and resourcefulness

Affiliations

  • I sing and play cello and recorder
  • Plant-based cookery and health
  • Earth protector: gardener and activist

Timeline

Project Management Assistant

Climate Vision
2025.05 - Current

Co-project manager

Mind Out for Music Ltd
2022.02 - 2022.08

Primary school teacher

Papoula, Espacio de Pedagogia Libre
2014.09 - 2017.06

English Teacher

British Council / self-employed
2008.09 - 2023.04

Mental health support worker

Mind aberystwyth
2005.01 - 2007.07

PGCE Primary -

University of Wales, Aberystwyth
/2002 - /2003

BA Open - Italian, drama, music, child development, art history

University of Wales / the Open University
/1989 - /2000

A levels - English, French, Art

Cranleigh School
/1984 - /1986
Polly Henderson