Sara Lacey
HARLOW,Essex
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with expertise in delivering learning strategies and fostering social emotional learning. Proficient in managing challenging behaviour and providing pastoral care, with a strong foundation in SEN/SEMH knowledge. Skilled in creative lesson planning and clear communication, aiming to enhance educational environments through innovative approaches. Genuinely interested in professional development to understand individual children’s needs who come from an SEN/SEMH background.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant
Richard Whittington Primary School
Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
2021.05 - 2022.12
- Worked 1:1 with child.
- Planned and implemented lessons and activities to support child’s learning, trust and confidence building.
- Developed positive relationship with parent, providing feedback on progress.
- Completed professional development courses to stay informed of latest SEMH practices.
Full time and part time teacher
Richard Whittington Primary School
Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
1998.09 - 2018.07
- Planned/taught whole class lessons.
- Fostered strong relationships with children, genuine interest in each individual’s growth and achievements.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, providing feedback on pupil progress and areas for improvement.
- Completed courses in mindfulness, children’s mental health and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Education
PGCE Primary Education - Primary Education
Loughborough University
Loughborough 09/1996 - 07/1997
Bachelor of Science Hons - Sport Science
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09/1993 - 06/1996
A/AS Level - PE, Social Biology, Geology
Luton Sixth Form College
Luton 09/1990 - 08/1993
Skills
- Learning strategies delivery
- Social emotional learning
- SEN/SEMH knowledge
- Challenging behaviour management
- Creative lesson planning
- Pastoral care
- Clear communication
Timeline
1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant
Richard Whittington Primary School
2021.05 - 2022.12
Full time and part time teacher
Richard Whittington Primary School
1998.09 - 2018.07
PGCE Primary Education - Primary Education
Loughborough University
09/1996 - 07/1997
Bachelor of Science Hons - Sport Science
Nottingham Trent University
09/1993 - 06/1996
A/AS Level - PE, Social Biology, Geology
Luton Sixth Form College
09/1990 - 08/1993