Rainnie (Tracy-Lorraine) O'Connor
Dunfermline,Fife
Summary
As a mature woman who enjoys people, I can offer myself as a caring, supportive, creative, innovative and approachable person with a good sense of humour, who is experienced in establishing positive relationships. Life experience as provided me with strong foundation in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability enhanced with good ICT skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary class teacher and Early Years specialist
Fife Council
Roysth, Fife
2015.08 - Current
- Endeavoured to make every child feel valued, welcome and cared for.
- Incorporated creative arts into daily lesson plans, boosting student creativity and interest all subjects taught.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings for improved communication about student development.
- Fostered inclusive learning environment by implementing differentiated teaching methods.
- Collaborated with other staff to organise school-wide events, promoting community engagement.
- Evaluated students' academic progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Worked closely with colleagues for collaborative planning and resource sharing.
- Prioritised safety in the classroom, adhering strictly to school regulations and guidelines.
Stay at Home Mother
unpaid
Dunfermline, Fife
2010.03 - 2015.08
- Supporting children from two families to become a blended family
- Supporting five children to settle into new educational system, home and relationships
- Advocating for a child with extra needs to transition from Primary to High School
- Caring for a newborn
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Starting and running a weekly, Parent and Child group
Early Years Educator
Northamptonshire County Council
Corby, Northamptonshire
2001.09 - 2009.07
- Build relationships with children and parents, based on kindness, trust and good communication.
- Performed regular risk assessments within the school premises to ensure pupil safety.
- Implemented strategies to meet the emotional needs of children in the early years setting.
- Encouraged creativity among students through arts-based projects and tasks.
- Enhanced children's literacy skills by implementing engaging phonics activities.
- Further mathematical understanding by providing engaging and open ended activities.
Education
B.A. (Hons) Education( 3-11) with QTS - Early Years Specialist
Nene College University of Northampton
Northampton 1998.10 - 2001.05
Skills
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Storytelling aptitude
- Sense of humour
Affiliations
- Needlework, reading, enjoying family and a wide circle of friends
Timeline
Primary class teacher and Early Years specialist
Fife Council
2015.08 - Current
Stay at Home Mother
unpaid
2010.03 - 2015.08
Early Years Educator
Northamptonshire County Council
2001.09 - 2009.07
B.A. (Hons) Education( 3-11) with QTS - Early Years Specialist
Nene College University of Northampton
1998.10 - 2001.05