Sandie Weingarten
Royston,Hertfordshire
Summary
Skilled professional specializing in Makaton communication and behavioural support. Experienced teacher in both mainstream and special educational needs school with strong classroom management, and committed in-house trainer focused on trauma and attachment behaviour support for pupils.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher
Bonnygrove Primary School
London
2025.09 - 2026.07
- Adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Report any concerns in line with child protection policies.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
Teacher
Woodfield School
London
2019.09 - 2025.07
- Taught individualised curriculum with a focus on preparing pupils for adulthood.
- Led regular proactive approaches training for staff across two schools.
- Delivered termly ECT and trainee teacher training sessions to 10-20 colleagues in behaviour support.
Senior Support Worker
Field Lane Supported Living
Essex
2023.06 - 2025.01
- Developed comprehensive care plans for enhanced client wellbeing to 20 clients.
- Trained and supported staff to write behaviour support plans for clients.
- Escorted clients on external trips or appointments ensuring they received required services.
Trainee Teacher
The Village School
London
2018.09 - 2019.07
- Delivered lessons according to school curriculum guidelines; ensured consistency in teaching standards across classroom.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings, strengthening communication channels.
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching strategies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Proactive Approaches: Trainer, Trauma and Attachment Informed Behaviour Support Training
Proactive Approachers
London 2023.12 -
Some College (No Degree) - NPQ Leading Behaviour And Culture
Admissions Institute
London 2022.09 - 2024.02
Assessment Only Route into Teaching with QTS - Education
Brent Teaching School
London 2018.09 - 2019.07
BSc Psychology (Hons) - undefined
University of Kent
2011.09 - 2014.07
Skills
- Makaton foundation/enhanced course
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Confident with variety of software
- Writing individual support plans
- Ability to use all Microsoft software effectively
- Proactive approaches behaviour support in house trainer
- Ability to teach online effectively using Microsoft and Google Classroom
- Behavioural/cognitive skills development
- Remote education and online learning
- Excellent classroom management
REFERENCES
Available on request
Timeline
Teacher
Bonnygrove Primary School
2025.09 - 2026.07
Some College (No Degree) - Proactive Approaches: Trainer, Trauma and Attachment Informed Behaviour Support Training
Proactive Approachers
2023.12 -
Senior Support Worker
Field Lane Supported Living
2023.06 - 2025.01
Some College (No Degree) - NPQ Leading Behaviour And Culture
Admissions Institute
2022.09 - 2024.02
Teacher
Woodfield School
2019.09 - 2025.07
Assessment Only Route into Teaching with QTS - Education
Brent Teaching School
2018.09 - 2019.07
Trainee Teacher
The Village School
2018.09 - 2019.07
BSc Psychology (Hons) - undefined
University of Kent
2011.09 - 2014.07