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Sharmila Thornborrow

London,United Kingdom

Summary

A highly experienced and dedicated professional with over 18 years of experience as a Teaching Assistant, I am now seeking to transition into the role of an Exam Invigilator. My extensive experience in supporting students, combined with my strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively, make me well-suited for this role. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a calm and supportive presence in classroom settings, ensuring that students are provided with the guidance they need to perform at their best. I am confident that my ability to maintain focus, uphold procedures, and create a fair and secure exam environment will be an asset in this new position.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching Assistant

St Mary's Magdalene C of E School
Woolwich
03.2019 - Current
  • Monitoring students performances throughout the year
  • Planning learning activities and school trips with teachers
  • Assisting with the preperation of a comfortable learning environment
  • Building relationships with students, teachers and parents
  • Helping children with their learning, playing and social development
  • Support each child's social and emotional development
  • Participate in team meetings to plan the day.

Teaching Assistant

Millennium Primary School
London
04.2010 - 02.2019
  • Acting as a support to teachers, working under the supervision and guidance of senior teaching staff in a busy and exciting environment
  • Assisting teachers in the management of pupils and the classroom
  • Providing extra support to children with special needs or those who speak English as a second language
  • Organising and maintaining books, learning material and resources
  • Helping children in their studies and all areas of national curriculum
  • Assist and support with fundraising events
  • Providing general support and one-to-one assistance for pupils
  • Helping children with their learning, playing and social development
  • Meeting parents at parents evenings
  • Updating parents of child's performance.

Teaching Assistant

Bright Horizon
London Bridge
06.2008 - 03.2010
  • Supporting and assisting nursery classroom of 30 students
  • Supporting class teacher with long and mid term planning
  • Setting up classrooms in accordance with planning and maintaining first aid supplies
  • Keeping classroom tidy and safe
  • Setting up resources
  • Leading group activities
  • Being an exceptional role model to students in terms of behaviour and etiquette
  • Assisting students with learning
  • Creating displays throughout the classroom in line with learning topics.

Education

B.A With Philosophy (Honours) -

Jadavpore University India
10.1979 - 05.1982

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Bilingual
  • Lesson planning
  • Creative Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Social development
  • Teaching material development
  • Academic support
  • Student and parent relationships
  • Mentoring students
  • Child psychology

Languages

Bengali
Hindi

Custom

I enjoy reading books, taking daily walks by the riverside and spending time with my family

Personal Information

Title: Customer Service

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

St Mary's Magdalene C of E School
03.2019 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Millennium Primary School
04.2010 - 02.2019

Teaching Assistant

Bright Horizon
06.2008 - 03.2010

B.A With Philosophy (Honours) -

Jadavpore University India
10.1979 - 05.1982

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