Samantha Hawkes
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
A caring and nurturing person, with a strong foundation in child development and classroom management, paired with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and highly motivated with a proven ability to adapt strategies to ensure individuals have equal access to new learning opportunities. Extremely organised and dependable, with 11 years of experience in the education sector. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. A proactive learner, willing to take on new training that may be required to carry out unfamiliar roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary School Teacher
Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2019.09 - Current
- Encouraged open communication amongst pupils, fostering the importance of respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Tailored lesson plans, resources and teaching styles to suit varied learning styles of students, ensuring inclusivity at all times.
- Administered regular tests and assessments, giving timely feedback to students.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
- Coordinated and attended trips to supplement curriculum-based learning.
- Undertook parent-teacher meetings to provide feedback on student progress.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities to promote holistic development of pupils.
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
- Planned long-term learning schemes to meet National Curriculum outcomes, amending where needed to match Ofsted requirements
- Fostered a positive, welcoming learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods and creating a calm learning space.
- Implemented positive class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Marked and provided constructive feedback on homework tasks and class projects.
- Safeguarded security of all students and intervened in cases of conflict between students.
Primary school teacher
Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2014.09 - 2019.07
- Encouraged open communication amongst pupils, fostering the importance of respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Tailored lesson plans, resources and teaching styles to suit varied learning styles of students, ensuring inclusivity at all times.
- Administered regular tests and assessments, giving timely feedback to students.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
- Coordinated and attended trips to supplement curriculum-based learning.
- Undertook parent-teacher meetings to provide feedback on student progress.
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Fostered a positive, welcoming learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods and creating a calm learning space.
- Implemented positive class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Marked and provided constructive feedback on homework tasks and class projects.
- Safeguarded security of all students and intervened in cases of conflict between students.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - PGCE Primary Education with QTS
University of Bedfordshire
Luton 2013.09 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Derby
Derby 2009.09 - 2012.06
Skills
- Efficient and highly organised
- Ability to multitask
- Confident with both verbal and written communication
- Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office programmes
- Confident when working collaboratively alongside colleagues, as well as independently
- Proactive learner, adapting to new situations and systems quickly
- Clear understanding of the importance of handling sensitive information carefully, following necessary procedures
- DBS check clearance
- Empathy and understanding
- Safeguarding training certificate
- Safe handling training
Affiliations
- Walking
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Bike rides with my family
Additional training
- Safeguarding - Sept 2025
- Epipen and Epilepsy- Sept 2025
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Schools- Jan 2025
- Child Attachment and Trauma- Nov 2024
- National College: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Pupils with Autism CPD- June 2021
- Teaching and Leading KS1 and KS2 Computing- Feb 2020
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Milton Keynes Council
2019.09 - Current
Primary school teacher
Milton Keynes Council
2014.09 - 2019.07
Certificate of Higher Education - PGCE Primary Education with QTS
University of Bedfordshire
2013.09 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Derby
2009.09 - 2012.06