I am a hardworking and cheerful person , who has good communication skills and has a positve and personable manner. I have many years of experience in education and teaching and I am keen to share my expertise with student teachers in any way I can.
I have been a teacher for more than 34 years and have taught every age and had experience of a diverse range of needs both educational and social and emotional.
I am a commited to mainstream education meeting the needs of all children and I have experience of ensuring that children meet their full potential with a creative and varied curriculum that enthuses and inspires.
I have been a mentor for Brighton trainees for more than 28 years and I have a high level of experise and experience in the role of teacher and mentor to students of all levels.
I was a Key Stage One class teacher with specific responsibility for English and Assessment across the whole school.
Over the years at Peter Gladwin I was a full time class teacher and I taught from Reception to Year Three.
I was also a Expert teacher for Brighton and Hove Authority .
Teacher moderatorr for Key stage One SATs. Writing assessment
I visitied all schools in Brighton & Hove to witness KS1 SATS and to moderate writing samples at all levels.
During my time at Peter Gladwin I was assessment coordinator, science lead and art coordinator. I was acting deputy headteacher when I left in 2004.
I am a good listener and my approachable manner means that people feel safe to share their worries and concerns
I am able to offer advice and support, but where necessary challenge and question to unpick what is needed
I can follow guidance and documentation as well as adapting resources quickly to meet the needs of a task
I am confident to make decisions quickly whilst also being able to take time to have a more measured approach