Sarah Rodgers
London
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive expertise in mathematics instruction and subject expertise, fostering critical thinking development through project-based learning. Skilled in creating safe learning environments and providing pastoral care, with a focus on empathy, support, and building trust. Proficient in motivational techniques and metacognitive strategies to enhance content engagement and relatability. Committed to assisting special needs students across key stages while maintaining a positive mindset, patience, and resilience. Aspires to further develop innovative educational practices that promote student success.
Driven professional with strong knack for analysing performance metrics and optimising team productivity. Combines strategic planning and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement. Dedicated to enhancing organisational performance and achieving impactful results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quality and Performance Manager
KCHFT
Ashford, Kent
01.2020 - 08.2025
- Recommended appropriate courses of action based on comprehensive data analysis, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Encouraged productive behaviours through positive reinforcement techniques, raising staff morale.
- Recognised improvement opportunities, facilitating notable process optimisations.
- Collated performance data to create reports and dashboards identifying weaknesses and opportunities.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement Key Performance Indicators, improving productivity and growth in line with key business objectives.
- Coordinated between various departments for streamlined operations.
- Streamlined processes, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
- Developed KPIs to guide team towards business goals.
- Evaluated and adjusted performance metrics to align with organisational objectives.
- Organised regular coaching sessions to boost staff competency levels.
Home Educator
n/a
Sevenoaks, Kent
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Teaching groups of children with SEMH and ASC/ADHD.
- Contributed to holistic development of children through life-skill training sessions.
- Prepared lessons to meet individual student's needs.
- Tutored students individually, improving attainment levels.
- Assisted students of diverse backgrounds with navigating educational environments and learning subject material.
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons making abstract concepts more relatable.
- Encouraged critical thinking amongst students leading to deeper understanding and curiosity about subject matter.
- Boosted student comprehension by creating personalised lesson plans.
- Identified learning difficulties, implemented tailored strategies to overcome them.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Helped children to reach full potential across multiple primary subjects using blend of modern and traditional teaching techniques.
- Coordinated educational trips to broaden student learning.
Primary Teacher
London Borough of Bromley
Bromley, Kent
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Led curriculum enhancements across two schools in Bromley, focusing on Maths and other subjects.
- Implemented new curricula and teaching methods to drive school improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to utilise external resources for achieving improvement targets.
- Developed detailed lesson plans tailored to diverse student abilities, ensuring academic progression.
- Managed behaviour consistently, fostering positive classroom environment.
- Mentored new teachers on effective teaching practices, promoting professional growth.
- Evaluated student academic and social progress and used data to formulate achievable future targets.
- Evaluated teaching effectiveness critically, identifying areas for improvement.
- Promoted inclusive learning by adapting techniques to meet individual learner needs.
Education
BA (Hons) - Primary Teaching (Mathematics with QTS
University of Greenwich
01.1998 - 01.2003
Skills
- Content engagement and relatability
- Motivational techniques
- Critical thinking development
- Subject expertise
- Project-based learning
- Mathematics instruction
- Empathy and support
- Pastoral care
- Safe learning environments
- Trust building and relationship management
- Positive mindset
- Patience and resilience
- Experience across key stages
- Special needs assistance
- Metacognitive strategies
Timeline
Quality and Performance Manager
KCHFT
01.2020 - 08.2025
Home Educator
n/a
01.2016 - 01.2020
Primary Teacher
London Borough of Bromley
01.2003 - 01.2016
BA (Hons) - Primary Teaching (Mathematics with QTS
University of Greenwich
01.1998 - 01.2003
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