Samantha Fisher
Crayford,Kent
Summary
Primary Class Teacher with strengths in delivering engaging KS1 Curriculum. Creates a safe, nurturing environment for students to explore and express themselves. Implements innovative art and design initiatives, enriching children's learning experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in a Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Thamesmead, Kent
07.2016 - Current
- I have held the role of KS1 class teacher from 2016 to 2023.
- I have taught art and design across KS1 and KS2 since 2023.
- Trained as an ELSA during 2024 to support children in recognising and regulating their emotions.
- Created safe, nurturing learning environment for children to explore, learn, and express themselves.
- Planned, resourced, and delivered art and design curriculum for children in Year 1 to Year 6, enhancing their creativity and skills.
- Plan and share an art and design curriculum for EYFS, based on the early learning goals.
- Enriched children's experiences of art through after-school art club and Christmas card competition, resulting in professionally printed designs for winners. Easter bonnet competition.
- Organised workshops for children to enhance their learning experiences. from outside organisations for children to experience.
- Fostered student learning and development as a class teacher over a ten-year period.
Primary Class Teacher
Lessness Heath Primary School
Erith, Kent
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Led Geography instruction, ensuring alignment with national curriculum requirements from EYFS to Year 6, fostering comprehensive geographical understanding among students.
Primary Class Teacher
Normandy Primary School
Bexleyheath, Kent
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Facilitated children's participation in school council, fostering their voice in decision-making.
- Coordinated talent show for KS1 and KS2 pupils, managing performances and logistics to enhance community engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Set examinations and assignments, marked and graded work and recorded results for performance tracking.
- Engaged with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Primary Education with recommendations for
University of Greenwich
London01-2008
Higher National Diploma - BTEC National Diploma in Health Studies
Orpington College
01-2005
GCSEs - GCSE Human Physiology and Health
Orpinton College
01-2003
GCSEs - GCSE
Sedegehill Secondary School
01-2002
Skills
- KS1 Curriculum Delivery
- Read Write Inc (Phonics)
- Formative & Summative Assessment
- Art and design curriculum leadership
- Classroom Management & Behaviour Support
- Safeguarding & Child Protection (KCSIE)
Timeline
Teacher in a Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
07.2016 - Current
Primary Class Teacher
Lessness Heath Primary School
09.2014 - 02.2015
Primary Class Teacher
Normandy Primary School
09.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Primary Education with recommendations for
University of Greenwich
Higher National Diploma - BTEC National Diploma in Health Studies
Orpington College
GCSEs - GCSE Human Physiology and Health
Orpinton College
GCSEs - GCSE
Sedegehill Secondary School