Samantha Foy-Wilson
Nantwich,Cheshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with proven ability to communicate clearly and support learning activities. Strong organisational skills combined with patience; effectively managing classroom dynamics and assisting students with their educational needs and supporting them to achieve there goals and dreams. Committed to fostering positive learning environment and contributing to student success in Family Support worker-Children with Disabilities hub role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Learning support assistant
Cheshire College South and West
Crewe, Cheshire East
01.2023 - Current
- Encouraged independent learning amongst EHCP students through consistent mentoring.
- Support EHCP students with their special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the college environment.
- Maintained accurate records of students attendance and reporting to their ILA when not attending.
- Reporting to Safeguarding.
- Collaborated with lectures for development of effective learning plans with students with additional needs
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Aided in the delivery of lessons, ensuring comprehensive understanding for inclusivity.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the learning for each student with a EHCP needs are met.
- Monitored students progress closely, providing timely feedback to lectures and parents.
- Liaised with parents at students EHCP meetings, communicated effectively about student progress.
Leaner Mentor
Protocol Education
Crewe, Cheshire East
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Motivated proactive behaviour with ongoing encouragement and positive reinforcement strategies with the classroom.
- Liaised with lectures to understand the academic challenges faced by EHCP students.
- Collaborated with parents or guardians to ensure consistent support structures at home and school.
- Established supportive relationships for improved confidence and motivation amongst mentees.
- Liaise with the safeguarding team.
- Write termly progress reports on the students I support.
Health care assistant
Mid Cheshire Trust
Crewe, Cheshire East
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life whilst staying in hospital.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Education
GCSEs - English
Reaseheath College
Nantwich 09.2017 - 06.2018
GCSE - Math's
Reaseheath college
Nantwich, Cheshire East 09.2020 - 06.2021
Skills
- Empathic
- Special educational needs experience
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Basic counselling techniques
- Safeguarding protocols adherence
- Child protection understanding
- Educational software use
- Understanding of educational psychology
- Dyslexia strategies understanding
- Fostering inclusive environment
- Support plan implementation
- Disability equality act knowledge
Affiliations
- Family time, Running, Travel, Reading and visiting exhibitions and galleries.
Timeline
Learning support assistant
Cheshire College South and West
01.2023 - Current
GCSE - Math's
Reaseheath college
09.2020 - 06.2021
Leaner Mentor
Protocol Education
10.2017 - 01.2023
GCSEs - English
Reaseheath College
09.2017 - 06.2018
Health care assistant
Mid Cheshire Trust
01.2008 - 11.2009