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Shakera Kamali

LONDON,LONDON

Summary

Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in multicultural education awareness and special education support. Demonstrates clear communication and effective classroom management skills, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment. Proficient in phonics instruction, literacy understanding, and numeracy teaching, with a focus on one-to-one and small group instruction. Committed to fostering student behaviour management and problem-solving demonstrations, while prioritising child safeguarding and first aid. Aims to contribute to an inclusive educational setting that supports diverse learning needs.

Dedicated individual with nurturing personality, ready to make meaningful impact as Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills, paired with solid background in child development and education. Aims to foster supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes student growth and achievement.

Experienced professional with focus on supporting and enhancing student learning in educational settings. Capable of fostering positive and inclusive classroom environment through strong communication and collaborative skills. Adept at adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and enhance academic achievement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

HLTA

Wanstead Church School
Wanstead, Redbridge
10.2021 - 01.2025
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Implemented special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for SEN pupils.
  • Contributed towards assessment marking; reducing workload for class teachers.
  • Aided in the development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, improving personalised support.
  • Facilitated small group sessions; aiding peer interaction and cooperative learning experiences.
  • Promoted academic achievement through one-on-one support for struggling pupils.
  • Enhanced pupil engagement by developing and implementing interactive lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with teachers to plan and coordinate lesson activities, enhancing curriculum delivery.
  • Delivered differentiated instruction to accommodate varied learning styles, resulting in improved student comprehension.
  • Prepared teaching resources and materials for effective lessons.
  • Helped organise extracurricular activities enhancing student enrichment outside the classroom setting.
  • Reinforced positive behaviour with consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Assisted teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding pupil progress.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
  • Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
  • Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
  • Recommended additional materials and resources to improve student skills.
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
  • Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Early years practitioner, Teaching Assistant

St Matthias Primary School
London, London
09.2004 - 08.2021
  • Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
  • Encouraged social development with group play and interaction.
  • Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
  • Facilitated educational games to improve cognitive abilities in young learners.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
  • Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
  • Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
  • Fostered parent-child relationships through regular communication about progress and concerns.
  • Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
  • Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
  • Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes with implementation of early years foundation stage curriculum.
  • Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
  • Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
  • Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
  • Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
  • Served as Key Person for 9+ children over the years.
  • Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
  • Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
  • Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
  • Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
  • Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
  • Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
  • Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
  • Encouraged sharing and teamwork for positive social development.
  • Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
  • Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
  • Set up and helped children with activity equipment and resources.
  • Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement.
  • Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
  • Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
  • Reported on developmental progress to quickly identify and meet additional educational needs.
  • Monitored student activity to maintain safe, positive learning environments.
  • Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
  • Devised activities to improve pupils' social, emotional and cognitive development.
  • Achieved curriculum goals for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils.
  • Built student confidence through targeted learning exercises and activities.
  • Celebrated student successes to encourage pride and sense of achievement.
  • Supervised groups of children on educational excursions.
  • Assessed pupil performance and adapted learning programmes to suit individual needs.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
  • Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
  • Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
  • Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
  • Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
  • Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Children's care, learning and development

Bromley By Bow Centre
London

NVQ Level 3 - Children's care, learning and development

Bromley By Bow Centre
London

Skills

  • Clear communication
  • Team player
  • Patience and empathy
  • Multicultural education awareness
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Phonics instruction
  • Early years knowledge
  • Special education support
  • Literacy understanding
  • Child first aid
  • Curriculum understanding
  • Child safeguarding
  • Numeracy teaching
  • Problem-solving demonstrations
  • Student behaviour management
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom support
  • One-to-one and small group instruction
  • Calming presence under pressure

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HLTA

Wanstead Church School
10.2021 - 01.2025

Early years practitioner, Teaching Assistant

St Matthias Primary School
09.2004 - 08.2021

NVQ Level 2 - Children's care, learning and development

Bromley By Bow Centre

NVQ Level 3 - Children's care, learning and development

Bromley By Bow Centre

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