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
05.2025 - 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
09.2008 - 04.2023
- 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
02.2022 - 08.2022
- 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
09.2014 - 06.2017
- 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
01.2005 - 07.2007
- 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
05.2025 - Current
Co-project manager
Mind Out for Music Ltd
02.2022 - 08.2022
Primary school teacher
Papoula, Espacio de Pedagogia Libre
09.2014 - 06.2017
English Teacher
British Council / self-employed
09.2008 - 04.2023
Mental health support worker
Mind aberystwyth
01.2005 - 07.2007
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
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