Python
Sadie Hadley
Cardiff,CRF
Summary
Motivated, ambitious individual adept at working with colleagues and senior leadership members to accomplish goals and completing tasks according to timelines. Solid grasp of several programming languages including Python and MySQL. Skilled working under pressure, hardworking and passionate with strong organisational skills eager to secure entry-level software engineer position. Ready for a career change and new challenge! Currently completing CFG Kickstarter Data & SQL.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher
Torfaen County Borough Council
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive working environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as courses and conferences to ensure relevant content and approaches were utilised.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing concise, constructive feedback to enable pupils to identify their next steps.
- Use of software programs to register attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Use of SMID software to monitor and track pupil data to ensure progress towards targets and evaluate and compare pupil performance within all subjects.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Substitute Teacher
New Directions Education LTD
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Supply teacher in secondary schools across South Wales.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Adapted materials promptly and combined formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed knowledge of various databases to input attendance and monitor progress.
Teacher and Special Education Coordinator
Phoenix International School
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their schooling.
Teacher
Newport City Council
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Cenydd Comprehensive School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Languages
University of South Wales
Cardiff, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Postgraduate - Education
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Problem solving
Department collaboration
Data-driven instruction and targets
Interpersonal, communication and social skills
Analytical skills
Project Management
HTML and CSS Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - participated in technology training courses to incorporate live marking providing pupil with immediate feedback and reduce teacher workload. Trained department colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable our subject.
- Data Organization - formulated an excel spreadsheet to track pupil progress using red, amber, green method.
- Over 98% C/4 grade pupil pass rate in Phoenix International School over a 5 year period.
- Student Education Plans - conducted meetings with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and other external agencies to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Software
MySQL
JavaScript
Powerpoint
Word
Excel
Power BI
Certification
TESOL Certified
Interests
Puzzles - Sudoku, Connections & Wordle!
Reading
Rugby & F1
Mountain walks with my dog, Cooper!
Timeline
CFG Kickstarter Data & SQL
05-2024
CFG Introduction to Coding
02-2024
CFG Introduction to Data & SQL
02-2024
Code Institute Coding Challenge
01-2024
Teacher
Torfaen County Borough Council
09.2022 - 02.2024
Substitute Teacher
New Directions Education LTD
01.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher and Special Education Coordinator
Phoenix International School
09.2016 - 06.2021
Teacher
Newport City Council
09.2015 - 07.2016
TESOL Certified
08-2015
Language Skills Certificate
08-2014
High School Diploma -
St Cenydd Comprehensive School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Languages
University of South Wales
04.2001 -
Postgraduate - Education
Cardiff Metropolitan University
04.2001 -