Samantha Phillips
Bristol,Gloucestershire
Summary
A positive and enthusiastic teacher with strengths in curriculum planning and behavioural management, skilled at developing and implementing engaging lessons to foster curiosity and discussion. Always providing encouraging and constructive feedback to promote personal and academic growth. Cultivates trusting relationships with pupils and parents, ensuring a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Monitors social and emotional well-being, addressing concerns promptly. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute teacher
LONG TERM TEACHERS-CONSULTANCY
Bristol
11.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Substitute teacher
LONG TERM TEACHERS-CONSULTANCY
Bristol
07.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Early years educator - Toddlers and preschool
RAISED IN BRISTOL NURSERY DOCKLANDS
Bristol
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Forged positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and coworkers.
- Maintained equipment and outdoor play areas.6
- Established positive relationships with children, building trust and encouraging open communication.
- Monitored child's learning progress and development throughout games, activities and lessons.
- Helped children become more independent when performing daily tasks, assisting with dressing and toileting.
- Regularly attended refresher training, including first aid, policies and safety procedures to protect and safeguard children.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Health and Social care Lecturer
DOVETAIL AND SLATE - SGS COLLEGE
Stroud
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams.
- Assessed student assignments and examinations, providing constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
- Mentored students to support achievement of target grades.
- Responded to student enquiries and concerns to undertake action and suggest alternative avenues of support.
- Marked and graded homework, assignments, papers and tests, providing constructive feedback to improve learning development.
Travel and Tourism Lecturer
EDGWARE ASSOCIATES - BATH COLLEGE
Bath
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams.
- Assessed student assignments and examinations, providing constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
- Mentored students to support achievement of target grades.
- Responded to student enquiries and concerns to undertake action and suggest alternative avenues of support.
- Marked and graded homework, assignments, papers and tests, providing constructive feedback to improve learning development.
Substitute teacher
TEACHER ACTIVE CONSULTANCY
Bristol
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Substitute teacher
ZEN EDUCATE CONSULTANCY
Cardiff
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Substitute teacher
TIME PLAN EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
Surrey
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Substitute teacher
24/7 EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
London
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Substitute teacher
EMPOWERING LEARNING CONSULTANCY
Hillingdon
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Substitute teacher
AQUINAS EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
London
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Substitute Teacher
VIBE EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
London
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.
- Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
- Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies effectively, dealing with disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
- Carried out teaching tasks, lesson planning and class management as requested by headteachers.
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing.
- Outlined learning outcomes and targets at start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential.
- Managed classroom environments effectively, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects, adapting teaching styles to cater for diverse learning needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on pupils' work, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, utilising school management systems.
Support Carer
ENTHUSE CARE
Bournemouth
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Same as below
Front Line Care worker
HELPING HANDS CARE AND NURSING
Shrewsbury
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered personal care and assisted with daily living activities to enhance client well-being.
- Closely monitored patient physical and mental health, reporting changes or concerns to managers immediately.
- Maintained excellent patient satisfaction by proactively helping them with their needs, requirements and offering service with a smile.
- Participated in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in care provision.
- Provided companionship, listening empathetically to concerns and engaging in meaningful conversation.
Education
Bed - Elementry and Senior Phase education, psychology, law and business management
University of Southern Africa
Durban, South Africa01-2017
Skills
- Organisation
- Communication
- Team building
- Administration
- Planning
- Behavioural management
- Curriculum delivery
Accomplishments
- Travel and Tourism N6
- 12 week – Care certificate
- HIV Counselling certificate
- 150hr TESOL certificate – Teaching English to foreign languages
- ICDL certificates – (Microsoft software)
- Safeguarding yearly certificates
- FGM/Radicalization and Extremism
- Health and Safety certification/Health and well being
- Fire safety/First aid/GDPR Protection
Custom Section
SW091142C
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Health and Social Care
- Travel and Tourism
- Bachelors of Education in Primary and Senior Phase
- Business Management
- Safeguarding 2026
Interests
- Sunday school leader/teacher
- Sports
- Research and reading
Timeline
Substitute teacher
LONG TERM TEACHERS-CONSULTANCY
11.2025 - Current
Early years educator - Toddlers and preschool
RAISED IN BRISTOL NURSERY DOCKLANDS
10.2025 - 11.2025
Substitute teacher
LONG TERM TEACHERS-CONSULTANCY
07.2025 - Current
Health and Social care Lecturer
DOVETAIL AND SLATE - SGS COLLEGE
05.2025 - 07.2025
Travel and Tourism Lecturer
EDGWARE ASSOCIATES - BATH COLLEGE
04.2025 - 05.2025
Substitute teacher
TEACHER ACTIVE CONSULTANCY
12.2024 - 01.2025
Substitute teacher
ZEN EDUCATE CONSULTANCY
01.2024 - 11.2024
Substitute teacher
TIME PLAN EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
08.2023 - 11.2023
Substitute teacher
24/7 EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
06.2023 - 07.2023
Substitute teacher
EMPOWERING LEARNING CONSULTANCY
12.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute teacher
AQUINAS EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
01.2022 - 11.2022
Substitute Teacher
VIBE EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
12.2021 - 12.2021
Support Carer
ENTHUSE CARE
03.2021 - 11.2021
Front Line Care worker
HELPING HANDS CARE AND NURSING
10.2020 - 01.2021
Bed - Elementry and Senior Phase education, psychology, law and business management
University of Southern Africa