Ramona Rata
teaching assistant
London,edgware
Summary
A caring, supportive and enthusiastic team player who is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and promotion of students. Possessing confidence and enthusiasm as well as having excellent communication and time management skills. With a proven ability to encourage children to achieve their potential by stimulating their enthusiasm for learning and their determination to succeed. Looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in an ambitious and progressive school.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Higher level teaching assistant
Vibe Teacher Recruitment
07.2024 - Current
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- Promoted academic achievement through one-on-one support for struggling pupils.
- Encouraged independent learning by providing structured study guidance to pupils.
- Participated in teacher training sessions to keep abreast of educational trends and strategies.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Teach Now
City of London
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Working within a KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 class of children, supporting the class teacher in the delivery of lessons and ongoing development of all pupils
- Support the teacher with behaviour and classroom management
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Support pupils with language development, social skills, reading, spelling, and writing
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
Student Trainee
City College
Old Street
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Learning theories and how do I put it in my own practice
- How to identify, support and meet individual learner’s needs
- Curriculum design
- Behavior management
- Effective assessment
- Developing, using, and organizing resources in my own are of practice
- How to prepare and deliver a microteaching lesson to learners
- Improved team efficiency by participating in group projects and contributing valuable insights
Nursery Practitioner
Buckingham Montessori Nursery
Edgware
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned educational games to stimulate cognitive growth in toddlers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and carers; kept them informed about their child's achievements and areas for improvement.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
- Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
Nanny/Mother Help
Family Fatima Eltinay
Derby
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Enhanced my interpersonal skills whilst performing caring responsibilities for two boys, 1 and 5 years old
- Developed my problem solving skills when helping the older boy complete his homework
- Improved my organisational skills by organising activities and games to make sure they are well looked after and enjoy their time spent with me
- Ensured dietary requirements were met, preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
- Offered emotional support during difficult moments, promoting positive behaviour.
Preschool teacher
‘Stefan Voda’ school
Bacau
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children that complies with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Taught basic skills such as colours, shapes, numbers and letter recognition, personal hygiene and social skills
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Taught basic English words to preschool set
- Established and enforced rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order
- Read books to entire classes or small groups
- Organised and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Observed and evaluated children’s performance, behaviour, social development and physical health
- Conducted parent evenings to discuss children’s progress and needs, determine priorities and suggest ways to promote learning and development
- Adapted to teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Established objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicated them effectively to students
- Participated actively in organization and on-line promotion of philanthropic project called ‘A toy for everyone’, where I received toys and clothes which were donated to children with poor financial status across the country
Nanny
Folashade Olayiwole
Edgware
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided care for two twin boys aged 5
- Cooked and bathed as well as dressed children
- Drove twins to school and activities
- Organised children’s play dates and assisted with language acquisition and development
- Provided developmentally appropriate educational games- taught numbers and colours, manners and other socially appropriate behaviour
- Assisted with homework and regularly tidied up the children’s rooms
Education
BSc - Pedagogy of Primary School and Preschool Education
‘Vasile Alecsandru’ University
01.2012 - 01.2015
Certificate NVQ Level 6 - undefined
Certificate ECDL (European computer driving) - undefined
Accounting and Management Information System - undefined
Technical High School ‘Grigore Cobalescu’
Lucacesti, Becau 01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
- Childcare
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Communication Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Basic Office Skills
- Personal Qualities
- Building Connections
Record-keeping
Classroom support
Key Stage 2 curriculum delivery
Lesson preparation
Teaching techniques
Literacy and numeracy promotion
Patience and empathy
Worksheet preparation
Languages
Spanish
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
Interests
Music, singing piano, dancing
Timeline
Higher level teaching assistant
Vibe Teacher Recruitment
07.2024 - Current
Teaching assistant in primary school
Teach Now
05.2023 - 06.2024
Student Trainee
City College
09.2022 - 07.2023
Nursery Practitioner
Buckingham Montessori Nursery
03.2021 - 06.2021
Nanny/Mother Help
Family Fatima Eltinay
10.2017 - 12.2018
Preschool teacher
‘Stefan Voda’ school
09.2016 - 06.2017
Nanny
Folashade Olayiwole
09.2015 - 12.2015
BSc - Pedagogy of Primary School and Preschool Education
‘Vasile Alecsandru’ University
01.2012 - 01.2015
Accounting and Management Information System - undefined
Technical High School ‘Grigore Cobalescu’
01.2004 - 01.2008