Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline

Shamim Leila Marsh

Watford,Hertfordshire

Summary

Inspiring class teacher, mentor and Key Stage leader with 15 years of experience providing exceptional levels of education, support and safeguarding for students and colleagues whilst embracing a holistic approach which prioritises wellbeing. Adept in improving engagement and results through developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, colleagues and external agencies. Passionate in the pursuit of positive pupil outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Class Teacher, Head

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey
11.2020 - Current
  • Of Key Stage One;
  • Senior Leadership Team, I work in a mainstream primary school teaching children with a range of needs and abilities, such as those with English as an additional language, children suffering from trauma or with social and emotional needs, and children who are working significantly above age related expectations
  • The role means that I need to be extremely well planned, organised and resourced, and also able to be adaptable and flexible due to the unpredictability of the job and scenarios which occur
  • As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I know the importance of clear communication among staff members
  • I am involved in key decision making as part of our School Improvement Plan, policy making, training and guiding my team
  • I have mentored two Early Career Teachers and have coached several student teachers on their placements
  • Within these roles I give direction, advice and pastoral support.

Supply Teacher

Protocol Education and Headline
Watford
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • I taught all year groups, from Nursery to Year 6, including long term supply positions in Reception and Year 6.

Learning Support Assistant

Cassiobury Junior School
Watford
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • In a junior school where I ran Read Write Inc booster groups
  • This involved planning, preparing, delivering sessions, marking, assessment, evaluating and report writing
  • I worked alongside class teachers supporting students and also taught classes during teacher absence.

Teaching Assistant

Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Watford
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • I worked as a one to one Learning Support Assistant (Reception to Year 2) to a child with SEN and SEMH difficulties
  • I supported her academically but also with developing social skills including how to interact with others
  • I also ran a lunchtime nurture group.

Playskill
09.2005 - 05.2013
  • Raising my two children.

Parkgate Junior School
09.2010 - 07.2012
  • I volunteered as a parent support worker for Playskill which is a charity that supports children with physical delays and disabilities and their families.

PPA Cover
09.2006 - 07.2007

Class Teacher

Parkgate Junior School
Watford
01.2004 - 08.2005

Class Teacher

Spring Lane Primary School
Northampton
09.2001 - 01.2004

Class Teacher

Orchard Primary School
Watford
09.1999 - 08.2001

EFL Teacher

PGCE, University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
09.1998 - 07.1999

EFL Teacher

International
Prague
09.1996 - 08.1998

International House
Katowice
11.1995 - 08.1996
  • Travelling and temporary office work

Education

PGCE -

University of Hertfordshire

Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language in English language teaching - undefined

University of Hertfordshire
Biology (C), Mathematics (C), Physics (D)

BSc (Hons) - Environmental Studies

International House

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Southgate Secondary School
Mathematics (B), English Literature (A), English Language (B), Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Physics (B), French (C), British Industrial Society (B)

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Skills

  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Patient and calm
  • Problem solving
  • Experience with special-needs students
  • Kind and empathetic educator and leader
  • Effective time management
  • Student records management
  • Expert multitasker
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer Skills
  • Empathy
  • Sense of humour
  • Curriculum development
  • Strong collaborator
  • Self-motivated
  • Purposeful lesson planning
  • Detailed instruction

Certification

Anna Freud Senior Mental Health Lead Training NQT training from Best Practice Network Hertfordshire Steps (Behaviour Management) Prevent Safeguarding and Child Protection Read Write Inc phonics training Protective Behaviours

Interests

HOBBIES , Keeping fit Watching football Walking our dog Going to the theatre Family time

Timeline

Class Teacher, Head - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
11.2020 - Current
Supply Teacher - Protocol Education and Headline
07.2018 - 10.2020
Learning Support Assistant - Cassiobury Junior School
09.2015 - 07.2018
Teaching Assistant - Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Parkgate Junior School
09.2010 - 07.2012
- PPA Cover
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Playskill
09.2005 - 05.2013
Class Teacher - Parkgate Junior School
01.2004 - 08.2005
Class Teacher - Spring Lane Primary School
09.2001 - 01.2004
Class Teacher - Orchard Primary School
09.1999 - 08.2001
EFL Teacher - PGCE, University of Hertfordshire
09.1998 - 07.1999
EFL Teacher - International
09.1996 - 08.1998
- International House
11.1995 - 08.1996
University of Hertfordshire - PGCE,
University of Hertfordshire - Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language in English language teaching,
International House - BSc (Hons), Environmental Studies
Southgate Secondary School - ,
Shamim Leila Marsh