Samantha Mock
Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in classroom management and inclusive teaching strategies. Achieved enhanced learning outcomes through adapting learning styles to meet diverse student needs and utilising data analysis for behaviour modification. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment while improving teaching methods and employing effective communication skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Curriculum lead
The Mandeville School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
2006.09 - 2026.08
- Conducted regular meetings with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop effective lesson plans and teaching resources.
- Ensured compliance with educational standards through rigorous monitoring and evaluation.
- Reviewed curriculum content on a regular basis for relevance and comprehensiveness.
- Streamlined assessment procedures, improving feedback time for students.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current educational trends, integrating them into curriculum planning where relevant.
- Led on specific curriculum areas, demonstrating exceptional knowledge of subjects and thorough understanding of EC levels.
- Drafted curriculum units, schemes of work and learning programmes to support innovative and impactful curriculum delivery.
- Provided ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers.
Nursery manager
Sunshine Nursery Wing
Wing, Buckinghamshire
2003.09 - 2006.07
- Organised fun-filled activities that foster social interaction amongst children.
- Dealt calmly with emergency situations, ensuring overall safety of children and staff members.
- Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
- Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.
- Handled recruitment process for new staff, ensuring best fit for nursery needs.
- Administered first aid when required, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
- Implemented government guidelines on Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery setting.
- Regularly updated child records accurately reflecting current developmental stage and any special requirements.
- Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Planned logistics of nursery routine and local excursions, managing sufficient ratios and rotas.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
- Maintained secure, up-to-date child care records for thorough reference.
Early years educator
Nurserytime
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
1995.01 - 2003.08
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe learning environment for the children at all times.
- Improved numeracy skills amongst students by introducing practical maths exercises into daily routine.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for optimal child growth and development.
- Organised exciting extracurricular activities that promoted cultural understanding and diversity awareness among pupils.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss pupil progress and concerns.
- Performed regular risk assessments within the school premises to ensure pupil safety.
- Implemented strategies to meet the emotional needs of children in the early years setting.
- Adopted a child-centred approach for fostering independence in learners from an early age.
Early years practitioner
Children's Corner
West Ealing, Ealing
1992.10 - 1994.03
- Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
- Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
- Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
- Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
- Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
- Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues while preparing reports on each child's development.
Cashier
Tesco Superstore
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
1990.09 - 1992.06
- Processed payments swiftly for improved customer experience.
- Took initiative in restocking shelves during downtime, enhancing product availability.
- Assisted customers with enquiries to enhance their shopping experience.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally leading to higher retention rates.
- Collaborated closely with store management for daily operations success.
- Identified counterfeit notes whilst handling cash, ensuring financial security.
- Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly shopping environment.
Office junior
Aydee Marketing
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
1989.08 - 1990.08
- Increased productivity by executing data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Performed general clerical duties such as sorting mail, thus boosting operational efficiency.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings for streamlined workflow.
- Alleviated workload from seniors via active involvement in administrative duties.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing information or transferring calls to appropriate departments.
- Demonstrated adaptability through diverse task completion on a daily basis.
- Promoted positive workplace culture by encouraging polite communication among team members.
Education
PGCE - SENCO
Northampton University
Northampton, Northamptonshire 2022.10 - 2023.08
NVQ Level 5 - Dyslexia/specific learning difficulties
Northampton University
Northampton, Northamptonshire 2013.09 - 2015.02
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities with English Language specialism
The Open University
2008.10 - 2013.01
Higher National Diploma - Child Development
Aylesbury College
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 2002.02 - 2003.02
GCSEs - Maths
Aylesbury College
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 2007.09 - 2008.06
NVQ Level 3 - NNEB
Aylesbury College
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs - English
Aylesbury College
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 1988.09 - 1989.06
Skills
- National curriculum knowledge
- Ofsted regulations
- Teaching expertise
- Course planning
- Classroom management mastery
- Data analysis capability
- Student data analysis
- Special education experience
- Inclusive strategies
- Special needs adaptation
- Behaviour modification
- Learning style adaptability
- Microsoft Office proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PGCE - SENCO
Northampton University
2022.10 - 2023.08
NVQ Level 5 - Dyslexia/specific learning difficulties
Northampton University
2013.09 - 2015.02
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities with English Language specialism
The Open University
2008.10 - 2013.01
GCSEs - Maths
Aylesbury College
2007.09 - 2008.06
Curriculum lead
The Mandeville School
2006.09 - 2026.08
Nursery manager
Sunshine Nursery Wing
2003.09 - 2006.07
Higher National Diploma - Child Development
Aylesbury College
2002.02 - 2003.02
Early years educator
Nurserytime
1995.01 - 2003.08
Early years practitioner
Children's Corner
1992.10 - 1994.03
Cashier
Tesco Superstore
1990.09 - 1992.06
NVQ Level 3 - NNEB
Aylesbury College
1990.09 - 1992.06
Office junior
Aydee Marketing
1989.08 - 1990.08
GCSEs - English
Aylesbury College
1988.09 - 1989.06