Poppy Butterworth
Goole,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Seasoned professional with focus on tutoring and education. Friendly and approachable communicator committed to helping children and adults achieve their academic goals. Possess unique skill sets in creating engaging learning environments and tailoring teaching methods to individual student needs. Able to foster positive rapport with students to boost confidence and success rates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Self employed tutor
Sparkle tuition
Goole, East Yorkshire
2022.01 - Current
- Assessed all students at the beginning of their learning journey in order to ensure all individuals had personalised learning matched to their unique needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
SEN teacher
Wakefield council
Castleford / Wakefield , West Yorkshire
2017.09 - 2021.12
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address any concerns they had.
- Liaised with external agencies fas part of IEP reviews and goal setting, including use of SMART targets for students
- British values subject lead: collating high quality learning materials and resources and sharing best practice for effective teaching of British values to be embedded into curriculum
- Participated enthusiastically in school-wide events demonstrating commitment towards building vibrant school community.
- Coordinated closely with other members of staff to ensure consistency in teaching methodologies employed across school.
- Utilised assistive technology tools such as speech-to-text software for children facing communication challenges.
- Maintained comprehensive records of each child's academic progression and behavioural patterns.
- Devised engaging lesson plans aimed at catering to different learning styles of children.
- Provided personal and medical care for students as required.
- Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression, including RARPA target setting
- Collected and interpreted specialist assessment data to inform teaching practices.
Early years lead teacher
Bude park primary school
Hull, East Yorkshire
2015.09 - 2017.08
- Demonstrated subject expertise to ensure comprehensive knowledge coverage.
- Utilised formative assessments, facilitating personalised instruction approaches for students' needs.
- Participated in continuing professional development courses for up-to-date educational practices and policies including safeguarding
- Enhanced student engagement with innovative lesson planning.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, aiding their transition into role smoothly.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, ensuring conducive learning atmosphere.
- Became ICT subject coordinator for all school: observed outstanding teaching practice from early years to year 6, met with and collaborated with other local schools to share best teaching practice and resources
- Contributed towards creation of school policies that promoted safe and respectful learning environments.
- Achieved positive learning environment by setting clear expectations for behaviour.
- Supported teachers, learning assistants and volunteers with understanding and delivering subject curriculum.
- Led individual and department performance reviews, highlighting successes and recognising extra support needs.
- Worked alongside all school staff to ensure all Safeguarding concerns were recorded and acted on in timely and professional manner, following school and national guidelines.
Primary school teacher
East Riding council
Airmyn , East Yorkshire
2011.09 - 2015.08
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
- Improved literacy levels by focusing on reading and writing skills.
- Managed classroom effectively, ensuring conducive space for learning.
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Integrated technology into lessons, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities promoting holistic development of pupils.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
- Safeguarded security of all students and intervened in cases of conflict between students.
- Supervised sports, excursions and other extra-curricular activities.
- Identified SEN and gifted students to provide access to extra resources and services.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, fostering inclusive education.
Education
NCFE CACHE level 2 - Understanding autism
The skills network
04.2020
PGCE - Early years and lower primary education
Hull university
Scarborough campus 08.2011
CACHE level 3 - Supporting teaching and learning in schools
Selby college
North Yorkshire07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English literature and psychology
York St John university
YorkSkills
- Creativity in teaching, with focus on promoting maths, English language and IT throughout all teaching areas
- Learning styles adaptability
- Subject specific expertise in all primary and SEN curriculum areas
- Experience of RARPA assessment in special education
- Attention to Detail
- Lesson planning
- Friendly and personable
- Computer savvy
- Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) implementation
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) tutoring
- Inclusive teaching
- English language and literature tutoring
- Maths tutoring
- Interest in teaching computing, history, psychology and creative arts
- Experience in teaching and supporting adults to work in schools
Timeline
Self employed tutor
Sparkle tuition
2022.01 - Current
SEN teacher
Wakefield council
2017.09 - 2021.12
Early years lead teacher
Bude park primary school
2015.09 - 2017.08
Primary school teacher
East Riding council
2011.09 - 2015.08
NCFE CACHE level 2 - Understanding autism
The skills network
PGCE - Early years and lower primary education
Hull university
CACHE level 3 - Supporting teaching and learning in schools
Selby college
Bachelor of Arts - English literature and psychology
York St John university