Rachel Calver
Lowestoft,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in student engagement methods and SEND inclusion strategies. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and promoting positive behaviour to create a positive learning environment. Knowledgeable about creating inclusive learning environments with a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding. Familiar with Ofsted inspections and adept at implementing the national curriculum using creative lesson planning techniques. Committed to fostering effective communication with parents and enhancing student outcomes through assessment for learning and comprehensive marking and report writing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class teacher
North Denes Primary School
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
09.2006 - Current
- Assisted in organising school trips for range of curriculum areas including; history, geography, DT and art, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline, using range of tools.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with national curriculum.
- Promoted inclusion within classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners, including those with SEN and SEMH.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans including educational psychologists, speech and language professionals and school SENDCO.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues through face to face meetings, phone calls and written reports.
- Introduced technology-based teaching tools to enhance learning experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Planned and organised classrooms for years 1-6 that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress across all core and foundation subjects.
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Completed training courses, both in person and online, to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
Parent Helper
Waveney and Oulton Broad Yacht Club
Oulton Broad, Suffolk
05.2024 - Current
- Supported children as adult on board safety boat during junior training sessions.
- Running of canteen during junior training sessions, including preparing lunch for 15-20 sailors, hot drinks for parents and taking money for snacks and drinks.
- Joint running of canteen during junior training week, including preparing and serving lunch to 30-40 children plus 10 instructors, taking money for drinks and snacks for parents, keeping records of amount spent per child and giving out prizes at end of week.
- Gave simple first aid when needed, e.g. cleaning wounds and applying plasters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Bishop Grossteste College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 09.2003 - 07.2006
A-Levels - English Literature, English Language, Psychology
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 09.2001 - 06.2003
Skills
- Student engagement methods
- SEND inclusion strategies
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Remote education and online learning
- Child protection and safeguarding
- Creative lesson planning
- Assessment for learning
- Marking and report writing
- National curriculum implementation
- SMART Board aptitude
- Positive learning environment
- Fast learner
- Communicating with parents
- Promoting positive behaviour
Affiliations
- Reading
- Walking my dog
- Spending time on the water, e.g. kayaking, paddle boarding
- Baking and cake decorating
Timeline
Parent Helper
Waveney and Oulton Broad Yacht Club
05.2024 - Current
Class teacher
North Denes Primary School
09.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Bishop Grossteste College
09.2003 - 07.2006
A-Levels - English Literature, English Language, Psychology
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
09.2001 - 06.2003
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