Sabrina Balch
Dover,Kent
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in curriculum development and adaptation, student assessment and feedback, and engagement strategies and techniques. Proven ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively while fostering inclusive teaching practices. Strong team collaboration and communication skills, with a commitment to professional development participation. Adept at critical thinking and extra-curricular planning, aiming to enhance student learning experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teacher in a Primary School
The Downs CEP School
Deal, Kent
2015.09 - 2026.02
- Developed engaging lesson plans that met diverse student needs in primary education.
- Identified learning objectives and tailored teaching methods to enhance student understanding.
- Conducted assessments to monitor progress, providing feedback that promoted academic growth.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged positive behaviour and respect.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school events, enhancing the educational experience.
- Lead mentor to student teachers across different stages of their training.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
CanterburySkills
- Curriculum development and adaptation
- Student assessment and feedback
- Engagement strategies and techniques
- Behaviour management
- Team collaboration and communication
- Professional development participation
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Critical thinking skills
- Extra-curricular planning
Certification
- Level 2 NCFE CACHE Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
- Level 2 Tenancy TQUK Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 2 TQUK Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Accomplishments
- Organised and ran inter-schools sporting competitions.
- Organised and ran sports days for all key stages.
- Successfully implemented a new PE Scheme across the school.
- Successfully mentoring student teachers through various stages of their training
Hobbies and interests
Running, Walking, Photography, Astronomy, Baking, Theatre, Gardening, Keeping Fit
Career goals
- To coach and mentor trainee teachers
- To assist and support families of young people with mental health conditions.
- Build and develop leadership skills
- Learn new perspectives
- Advance career within education
Driving licence
- Category B+E
- Category B1
Timeline
Teacher in a Primary School
The Downs CEP School
2015.09 - 2026.02
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Canterbury Christ Church University