Ruth Essiam

Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience supporting children and young people in educational settings. Skilled in building positive relationships and promoting children's emotional, social, and academic development, including supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where children feel valued and supported. Hospitality and customer service experience has strengthened my communication, resilience, adaptability, and ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong understanding of child-centred approaches, including the importance of responding with empathy, curiosity, acceptance, and consistency when supporting children who may be experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges.

• Child and Young Person Support
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
• One-to-One and Small Group Support
• PACE-Informed Communication (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
• Emotional Wellbeing Support
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Safeguarding Awareness
• Advocacy for Children and Young People
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Parent and Carer Communication
• Adaptability and Problem Solving
• Observation and Reporting
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Lesson Planning and Delivery

After-School Tutor (Years 5–6)

Tutors United South-East London | October 2023 – June 2024

• Planned and delivered Maths and English sessions for groups of 5–8 pupils aged 8–10.
• Adapted learning materials and teaching methods to meet individual learning needs.
• Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional assistance with learning and confidence.
• Maintained regular communication with parents regarding pupil progress and development.
• Created a supportive and inclusive environment that encouraged engagement and participation.

Teaching Aide

Cressex Community School, High Wycombe, United Kingdom | December 2022 – April 2023

• Supported Year 7 pupils in Mathematics through individual and small-group interventions.
• Built positive rapport with students and encouraged active participation in lessons.
• Assisted pupils experiencing difficulties with comprehension, confidence, and engagement.
• Adapted support strategies to accommodate varying learning needs, including SEN requirements.
• Worked collaboratively with teaching staff to identify and address barriers to learning.

Classroom Helper

Hamilton Academy, High Wycombe, United Kingdom | March 2022 – June 2022

• Supported pupils aged 6–10 with reading activities and classroom learning tasks.
• Assisted children requiring additional guidance to complete activities successfully.
• Encouraged positive participation, confidence, and social interaction.
• Contributed to maintaining an organised and inclusive classroom environment.

• Child Development
• Reading
• Music
• Dance
• Theatre