Samantha Nolan
Teaching Assistant
Denton
Summary
PERSONAL PROFILE I am a hard-working, motivated, energetic and a reliable individual with excellent oral and written communication skills. I enjoy a challenge and have the desire to succeed, I am willing to develop my work practise, to meet the demands of any service. I am flexible, organized and have a vast range of skills that are transferable and compatible within a variety of sectors and settings. I am looking for an opportunity to utilize my experience and knowledge and work within a supportive working environment. I am Educated to Degree Level and completed a wide range of CPD courses. I have over 25 Years experience of working with Children and their families, as well as 7 Years experience in customer care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Coop Academies New Islington
MANCHESTER
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Learning Mentor
Lime Tree Primary
Sale
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Instructed individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Teacher's Assistant
Abingdon Primary
Reddish
03.2018 - 04.2020
Young Persons Advisor
Action For Children
Manchester
06.2006 - 03.2015
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork and the clients.
- Supported young prople and their families
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Residential Support Worker
Together Trust
Stockport
09.2003 - 04.2006
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Supervised [Number] residents within facility and on community outings.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Customer Service Representative
ATI Security
Salford
08.1990 - 05.1995
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Informed customers of sales and promotions to build customer base, boost traffic and increase customer loyalty.
- Communicated client satisfaction trends and product usage to marketing, sales and product development groups.
- Prospected continuously for new potential customers and maintained robust conversion rate.
- Answered and directed calls to manage customer accounts, respond to service queries and cancel accounts.
- Built client list and strengthened customer relationships through consistent communication via phone and internet.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Junior Office Clerk
Walls Johnstone Solicitors
Stockport
07.1989 - 04.1990
- Maintained complete and accurate files in both physical and digital formats.
- Provided clerical assistance to senior staff, such as arranging meetings, making copies and answering emails.
- Calculated accurate [Type] values using mathematical skills and appropriate tools.
- Received and processed payments, updated accounts and issued receipts.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
St Annes
Stockport 09.2003 - 07.2006
Skills
Effective communication and engagement with service users/clients and all professionalsundefined
Accomplishments
- GCSE English language B, English literature B, Maths C, Science C History D, ICT C 1984-1989
- GmoCN :
- Access to Higher education 2000- 2002 Level 3, Distinction in Psychology, Merit in Health Studies, Merit in Study skills including Numeracy
- BA(Hons) Applied Community Studies 2002-2005 Grade 2:1
- NMPP, National Mentoring Pilot Project, achieving the status of an accredited mentor
- NVQ Level 3 Working with Young people and their families
- NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and learning
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Coop Academies New Islington
04.2020 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Abingdon Primary
03.2018 - 04.2020
Learning Mentor
Lime Tree Primary
03.2017 - 09.2022
Young Persons Advisor
Action For Children
06.2006 - 03.2015
Residential Support Worker
Together Trust
09.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
St Annes
09.2003 - 07.2006
Customer Service Representative
ATI Security
08.1990 - 05.1995
Junior Office Clerk
Walls Johnstone Solicitors
07.1989 - 04.1990
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