Sharena Dinham
Primary School Teacher
Brent Knoll
Summary
Currently a focused and dedicated primary school educator with 25 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 4 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Formerly an ambitious Special Police Constable keeping the peace and mediating tense situations. Adept at offering advice and reassurance to the public and fostering good relationships with the community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
KS1 Primary School Teacher
The Redstart Learning Partnership
Ashill, Illminster
09.2016 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Supply Teacher
ITN Mark Education
Bristol
06.2013 - 08.2023
- Worked across schools in Somerset delivering lessons.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Primary School Teacher
Bridgwater College Academy
Bridgwater, Somerset
09.2008 - 05.2023
- Taught all curriculum subjects.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
Supply Teacher
Teaching Personnel
Bristol
09.2003 - 08.2008
- Taught in various schools across Somerset .
- Delivering Curriculum subjects in Primary Schools.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Special Constable
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
08.1995 - 02.2004
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
- Performed general patrol services and provided traffic control.
- Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Primary School Teacher
Rossholme School
East Brent , Somerset
09.1999 - 08.2003
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
PrimarySchool
09.1982 - 08.1987
Secondary School -
09.1987 - 08.1991
9 GCSEs A-D - GCSE
09.1991 - 08.1992
National Diploma - Btec National Diploma in Social Care.
09.1992 - 08.1994
BEd Hons - The Bachelor of Education With Honours (BEd Hons)
09.1994 - 08.1998
Skills
Activity Planning
Behavioral improvements
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Child development
Excellent Communication
Emergency Response
Safety and security
Crime Prevention
Outstanding active listening skills
Certification
Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Timeline
Fire warden training (Education)
10-2023
First Aid
09-2023
Keeping children safe in Education
09-2023
Manual handling
01-2023
FGM and prevent
09-2022
Risk Assessment
01-2022
KS1 Primary School Teacher - The Redstart Learning Partnership
09.2016 - Current
Supply Teacher - ITN Mark Education
06.2013 - 08.2023
Primary School Teacher - Bridgwater College Academy
09.2008 - 05.2023
Supply Teacher - Teaching Personnel
09.2003 - 08.2008
Primary School Teacher - Rossholme School
09.1999 - 08.2003
Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh
01-1996
Special Constable - Avon and Somerset Constabulary
08.1995 - 02.2004
University of Plymouth , Rolle College , Exmouth - BEd Hons , The Bachelor of Education With Honours (BEd Hons)
09.1994 - 08.1998
Bridgwater And Taunton College - National Diploma, Btec National Diploma in Social Care.
09.1992 - 08.1994
Rossholme School - 9 GCSEs A-D, GCSE
09.1991 - 08.1992
St Brandon's School - Secondary School,
09.1987 - 08.1991
Jubail Academy International School - , PrimarySchool
09.1982 - 08.1987