Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
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Affiliations
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Samantha Kilpatrick

Chelmsford,Essex

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong communication skills and a proven ability to remain calm under pressure. Experienced in individual, group, and whole-class teaching, with expertise in behaviour management and in-class SEND support. Strong literacy and mathematical skills, computer literate, and adept at general administrative tasks. Excels both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to fostering positive learning environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HLTA

Rodings Primary School
Leaden Roding, Essex
10.2020 - Current

Support pupils in class predominately in UKS2, and provide timetabled PPA cover and cover teacher absence throughout the school. Whole class and small group teaching. Whole class, small group and 1:1 support. Trained Learning Mentor. Trained in White Rose and Herts Reading Fluency interventions. Lead MDA.

LSA

The Beaulieu Park School
Chelmsford, Essex
09.2019 - 08.2020

Year 1 class LSA. Supported the learning and development of pupils in class. Delivered small group and 1:1 interventions including Precision Teaching, led guided reading sessions. MDA.

LSA/MDA

Barnes Farm Infant School
Chelmsford, Essex
10.2016 - 08.2019

Originally employed as an MDA in 2016, I also volunteered in class whilst completing City and Guilds L2 STLS. From September 2018 I was class LSA, supporting the learning and development of children in EYFS. Delivered interventions and listened to readers on a daily basis. Completed Mantle of the Expert Training and regularly supported the delivery of these sessions.

Voluntary Committee Member

You and Me Preschool
Chelmsford, Essex
09.2014 - 07.2016

Assisted with decisions regarding the running of the preschool. Took part in the planning and running of fundraising events. Organised the Preschool outing. General administration as required.

Voluntary Admissions Secretary

You and Me Preschool
Chelmsford, Essex
10.2010 - 07.2012

Maintained the waiting lists for entry to the preschool. Allocated sessions at the start of each preschool year. Produced and distributed fee requests and collected and recorded payments. Chased late payments. Dealt with enquiries by phone, email and letter. Maintained and distributed the Prospectus. Produced bespoke written correspondence as required. General Administration.

Voluntary Valley Cushion and Breastpump Agent

NCT
Chelmsford, Essex
01.2006 - 01.2008

Provided Cushions and Pumps for hire to members of the public. Dealt with telephone enquiries. Completed relevant paperwork and collected hire fees.

Administration officer

Crown Prosecution Service
Chelmsford, Essex
05.2003 - 07.2005

Caseworker Support Team. Prepared Briefs for Court. Served evidence on the Defence. Prepared Jury bundles. Dealt with telephone and email enquiries from Police, Lawyers and the public. General administration. Left to go on Maternity Leave with first baby.

Witness Liaison Officer

Essex Police
Chelmsford, Essex
11.2002 - 05.2003

Dealt with queries from witnesses by telephone and email. Produced written correspondence and warned witnesses for Court. General administration. Temporary 6 month contract.

Temporary Distribution Administrator

Courage Breweries
Chelmsford, Essex
07.2002 - 11.2002

Dealt with telephone enquiries, produced written correspondence, data entry, de-briefed crew and produced delivery packs, general admin.

Temporary Administrator in DACS Office

Anglia Polytechnic University
Chelmsford, Essex
04.2002 - 07.2002

Dealt with enquiries over the phone and in person, produced written correspondence and emails. Word-processing, filing, photocopying and faxing.

Merchandise Assistant

Woolworths Head office
London, Essex
08.2001 - 06.2002

Maintained the delivery schedule and ensured all orders were placed, deliveries received, and stock distributed, on time. Analysed sales figures. Dealt with stock samples. Administration including emails and letters, writing sales contracts, filing, photocopying and producing sales reports. (Written reference available upon request).

Deputy Store Manager

Coleman's Stationers
Bedford, Bedfordshire
11.1998 - 04.2001

Supervised and assisted staff and dealt with customer orders, enquiries and complaints. Liaised with sales reps, stock ordering, visual merchandising and window display, administration and banking. Customer service, till operation, sales.

Sales Assistant

Littlewoods Chain Stores
Leicester, Leicestershire
10.1994 - 07.1997

Till operation, customer service, stock taking, visual merchandising and replenishment of stock, hygiene.

Education

HLTA Status - Education

Best Practice Network
06.2004 - 11.2004

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Chelmsford College
Chelmsford
10.2020 - 01.2022

City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Chelmsford College
Chelmsford
10.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Loughborough University
Loughborough
10.1995 - 06.1998

A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, Maths

Countesthorpe College
Countesthorpe, Leicestershire
09.1992 - 06.1994

GCSEs - 9 Subjects including Maths, English, Science

Countesthorpe College
Countesthorpe, Leicestershire
09.1990 - 06.1992

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Work well in a team and individually
  • Experienced in individual, group and whole class teaching
  • Behaviour management
  • In-class SEND support
  • Strong literacy and mathematical skills
  • Computer Literate
  • General Administrative skills

Affiliations

  • I have been an avid reader since childhood and still love to escape into a book.
  • I enjoy walking, from a leisurely stroll to the more physical challenge of a longer hike.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HLTA

Rodings Primary School
10.2020 - Current

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Chelmsford College
10.2020 - 01.2022

LSA

The Beaulieu Park School
09.2019 - 08.2020

City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Chelmsford College
10.2017 - 02.2019

LSA/MDA

Barnes Farm Infant School
10.2016 - 08.2019

Voluntary Committee Member

You and Me Preschool
09.2014 - 07.2016

Voluntary Admissions Secretary

You and Me Preschool
10.2010 - 07.2012

Voluntary Valley Cushion and Breastpump Agent

NCT
01.2006 - 01.2008

HLTA Status - Education

Best Practice Network
06.2004 - 11.2004

Administration officer

Crown Prosecution Service
05.2003 - 07.2005

Witness Liaison Officer

Essex Police
11.2002 - 05.2003

Temporary Distribution Administrator

Courage Breweries
07.2002 - 11.2002

Temporary Administrator in DACS Office

Anglia Polytechnic University
04.2002 - 07.2002

Merchandise Assistant

Woolworths Head office
08.2001 - 06.2002

Deputy Store Manager

Coleman's Stationers
11.1998 - 04.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Loughborough University
10.1995 - 06.1998

Sales Assistant

Littlewoods Chain Stores
10.1994 - 07.1997

A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, Maths

Countesthorpe College
09.1992 - 06.1994

GCSEs - 9 Subjects including Maths, English, Science

Countesthorpe College
09.1990 - 06.1992
Samantha Kilpatrick