Rees Evans
St Helens,Merseyside
Summary
Professional and enthusiastic primary teacher with strong experience across Key Stage 2, including SATs preparation and raising pupil attainment. Skilled in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that support pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Confident in planning, assessment, adaptive teaching, and behaviour management, with strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum.
Recognised for building positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, creating a supportive learning environment where children feel motivated and valued. Experienced in using assessment effectively to inform teaching and accelerate progress, particularly in upper Key Stage 2.
Committed to contributing fully to school life beyond the classroom, including successfully leading extra-curricular clubs and activities. Holds a FA Level 1 Football Coaching qualification, demonstrating strong teamwork, leadership, organisation, and communication skills. Passionate about promoting pupil wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and participation through both academic and wider school opportunities. Dedicated, reliable, and eager to continue developing as an effective and impactful educator.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Rectory CE Primary School
St Helens, Merseyside
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Guided students through challenging work, boosting their confidence.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
- Managed classroom effectively, ensuring a conducive space for learning.
- Integrated technology into lessons, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Utilised diverse teaching aids, enhancing comprehension of subjects taught.
- Tailored instruction techniques to suit varied learning styles of students; made teaching adaptive.
- Used behaviour management strategies effectively and created lasting relationships with the children.
- Worked in various classes in KS2 throughout my time at Rectory, allowing me to experience different parts of the curriculum.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Supervised sports, excursions and other extra-curricular activities that were engaging.
Supply teacher
Tradewind Recruitment
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Carried out duties outside of classroom such as playground supervision or assembly organisation.
- Managed a tidy classroom environment, promoting a focused learning atmosphere.
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents alike.
- Adapted teaching methods for students' individual learning needs.
- Experienced different schools to add to my catalogue of skills.
- Had long term supply roles. Most notably at Rectory, which is the school I ended up working at long term.
Student teacher
Eaves Primary School
St Helens, Merseyside
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Gained proficiency in various teaching methodologies by regular practice.
- Participated in staff meetings, contributed valuable insights towards school improvement plans.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Maintained good knowledge of current topics to provide helpful, informative student guidance.
- Set up class room displays to increase visual engagement with key topics.
- Covered primary teacher absences and continued lessons according to curriculum plans.
- Returned to school once placement had finished to take part in fire training.
Student teacher
St Philip Westbrook CE Primary School
Warrington, Cheshire
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with teachers to enrich curriculum content.
- Participated in staff meetings, contributed valuable insights towards school improvement plans.
- Built strong rapport with pupils, fostered a positive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, catered to diverse learning needs of students.
- Observed lead teacher's classes, enhanced pedagogical knowledge and skill set.
- Tailored teaching style, achieved better student understanding.
- Assisted lead teacher for enhancing student engagement.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Assisted on a school trip after my placement had ended.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Teaching with QTS
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2017 - 07.2020
A-Levels - Statistics
Carmel College
St Helens 09.2015 - 07.2017
A-Levels - Sociology
Carmel College
St Helens 09.2015 - 07.2017
A-Levels - Business Studies
Carmel College
St Helens 09.2015 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Maths, Science, English language and literature, RE, History, French
De La Salle
St Helens 09.2010 - 07.2015
Skills
- Creative learning techniques
- Child motivation and building rapport
- Adaptive teaching
- Safeguarding awareness
- KS2 experience - Y3 - Y6
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Use of technology within learning
- Classroom management and behaviour for learning
- Planning and assessment
Affiliations
I enjoy participating in sports and have enjoyed coaching football, holding a FA Level 1 Football Coaching qualification. I have experience running extra-curricular clubs and enjoy promoting teamwork and confidence in children. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, socialising, and continuing to develop professionally and academically.
Certification
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Safeguarding Training (completed through current school)
- Prevent Duty Training (completed through current school)
- FA Level 1 Football Coaching Qualification
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Rectory CE Primary School
11.2023 - Current
Supply teacher
Tradewind Recruitment
09.2020 - 10.2023
Student teacher
Eaves Primary School
04.2019 - 06.2019
Student teacher
St Philip Westbrook CE Primary School
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Teaching with QTS
Edge Hill University
09.2017 - 07.2020
A-Levels - Statistics
Carmel College
09.2015 - 07.2017
A-Levels - Sociology
Carmel College
09.2015 - 07.2017
A-Levels - Business Studies
Carmel College
09.2015 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Maths, Science, English language and literature, RE, History, French
De La Salle
09.2010 - 07.2015