Rachel Butler
Brentwood,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with caring nature, motivated to support students in their educational journey. Possesses strong communication and organisational skills, coupled with the ability to be flexible to meet the needs of learners. Committed to fostering positive and inclusive learning environment to help students thrive academically and personally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Learning Support Assistant
West Horndon Primary School
Brentwood, Essex
2024.11 - Current
- Prepared classroom resources to facilitate smooth lesson delivery.
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Defused problematic behaviour using calm and focused conflict-resolution strategies that foster compassion and emotional intelligence.
- Delivered lessons in small group sessions to help students comprehended core concepts.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Planned and led whole school singing assemblies.
- Attended school trips, paying attention to risk assessments and supporting the teachers leading the trip.
Class teacher
Corbets Tey School
Upminster, Essex
2011.09 - 2013.06
- Developed and implemented IEP's tailored to each students needs.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse needs of pupils.
- Worked collaboratively with all stakeholders, including parents/carers, SALT's, Educational Psychologists and other teachers.
- Led whole school singing assemblies and wrote and directed whole school productions using expertise as a musician and music teacher.
- Continued to develop professionally by attending training such as Team Teach and The 5P Approach.
Class teacher
Upminster Junior School
Upminster, Havering
2010.09 - 2011.07
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons.
- Assessed pupil progress and used this to inform planning
- Liaised regularly with parents and carers.
- Led and supported a team of support staff.
- Engaged with staff training opportunities and worked collaboratively as part of a team.
Education
QTS - Education
Essex Initial Teacher Training
Essex 2009.09 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Music - Music
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
London 2003.09 - 2007.07
A-Levels - Music, French, Spanish
Coopers Company & Coborn School
Upminster, Havering 2001.09 - 2003.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, French, Spanish, RE, Textiles, Child Development, Music
Coopers Company & Coborn School
Upminster, Havering 1996.09 - 2001.07
Skills
- Strong empathy
- Patience and resilience
- Creative lesson planning
- SEND support
- Music Specialist
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
West Horndon Primary School
2024.11 - Current
Class teacher
Corbets Tey School
2011.09 - 2013.06
Class teacher
Upminster Junior School
2010.09 - 2011.07
QTS - Education
Essex Initial Teacher Training
2009.09 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Music - Music
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
2003.09 - 2007.07
A-Levels - Music, French, Spanish
Coopers Company & Coborn School
2001.09 - 2003.07
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, French, Spanish, RE, Textiles, Child Development, Music
Coopers Company & Coborn School
1996.09 - 2001.07