Rebekah Jenkins
Newport,UK
Summary
Dedicated Early Years Teacher with 13 years of experience in Early Years teaching. Providing progressive, creative learning through play to engage and develop children to their fullest potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Years Teacher
Riverside International School
Prague, Czech Republic
09.2015 - 08.2025
- Led Reception Class as Lead Teacher, from September 2015 to August 2023.
- Taught specialist subjects, including Music and Phonics, at Early Years Campus from September 2023 to February 2025.
- Directed Nursery Class as Lead Teacher during maternity cover from February to August 2025.
- Taught all areas of EYFS including subject lead in Phonics, Music and PSHE.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss child progress.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues for planning thematic units of study, based on skills development and children's interests.
- Developed Early Years policies on Assessment and Behaviour with colleagues.
- Represented Early Years during Whole School Inspection Process, compiling evidence to demonstrate compliance with standards.
- Led variety of after-school clubs for children aged 3–5, including Mindfulness, Arts & Crafts, and Music.
- Child Protection Online Course (undertaken yearly during tenure at Riverside)
- Created and directed Christmas Nativity shows performed by children for parents, overseeing all aspects from script development to staging and performance.
- Researched and selected new books for school library, focusing on diversity and age-appropriate recommendations for children aged 3–5, to promote inclusive and engaging reading experiences.
Full Time Reception Class Teacher
The Twyn School
Caerphilly, UK
09.2014 - 08.2015
- 12 Month Contract
- Teaching all areas of Foundation Phase Curriculum.
- Using and developing effective classroom/behaviour management.
- Planning and preparation of children's work and learning opportunities.
- Assessment / marking / report writing.
- Building strong home-school links through effective partnership with parents.
- Led Recorder Club for children in Year 2
Supply Teacher (Early Years & Primary)
New Directions
South Wales, UK
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Incl. Long Term placements – Year 1, Maindee Primary School, Newport & Year 3, St Mary's RC Primary School, Newport
Full Time Reception Teacher
St Woolos Primary School
Newport, UK
09.2012 - 07.2013
- 12 Month Contract
- Teaching all areas of the Foundation Phase Curriculum.
- Using and developing effective classroom/behaviour management.
- Planning and preparation of children's work and learning opportunities.
- Assessment/marking/report writing.
Supply Teaching Assistant
New Directions Teaching Agency
Cardiff, UK
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Working as a Teaching Assistant in various infant and primary schools in the Newport area.
- Experience of working in Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 classrooms.
Children's Key Worker
Ely & Caerau Children's Centre
Cardiff
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Working as a key worker in a day care centre with children aged 2-4.
- Involved in the planning of learning opportunities in accordance with Foundation Phase Framework.
Residential Au Pair
Au Pair in America
Seattle
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Daily care of twin 3 year old girls.
Education
BA (Hons) Education Studies - Early Years
University of Wales
Newport 01.2006 - 01.2009
PGCE Masters Accreditation - Early Years
University College Birmingham
Birmingham 01.2011 - 01.2012
Skills
- Flute, Grade 6
- Piano, Grade 1
- Singing, Grade 5
- Music Theory, Grade 5
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Competent in G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms)
- Experienced with Canva creating engaging educational materials and event promotions
- Skilled in using Online systems (ISAMS, Classroom Booksource, Libab) for administration, record-keeping, and library management
Volunteer Experience
Residential Holiday Worker (volunteer), July 2007, Working with a team of adults supervising residential holiday activities for children aged 8-12.
Affiliations
- Aqua Aerobics
- Reading
- Cycling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Years Teacher
Riverside International School
09.2015 - 08.2025
Full Time Reception Class Teacher
The Twyn School
09.2014 - 08.2015
Supply Teacher (Early Years & Primary)
New Directions
09.2013 - 07.2014
Full Time Reception Teacher
St Woolos Primary School
09.2012 - 07.2013
Supply Teaching Assistant
New Directions Teaching Agency
04.2011 - 07.2011
Children's Key Worker
Ely & Caerau Children's Centre
01.2011 - 04.2011
PGCE Masters Accreditation - Early Years
University College Birmingham
01.2011 - 01.2012
Residential Au Pair
Au Pair in America
10.2009 - 10.2010
BA (Hons) Education Studies - Early Years
University of Wales
01.2006 - 01.2009
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