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SHAZIA RAJA

SHAZIA RAJA

Rochester,Kent

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in physical disability support, demonstrating a strong sensitivity to individual needs. Proficient in sensory integration approaches and adept at utilising communication aids to enhance interaction. Skilled in fostering effective parent-teacher liaison to ensure comprehensive support for individuals. Committed to advancing inclusive practices and enhancing the quality of life for those with disabilities. Flexible and confident in teaching children of all ages, and all learning capacities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SEN teacher

Estuary Academy
Gravesend, Kent
02.2025 - Current
  • Sole responsibility for taking classes independently, preparing and delivering lessons
  • Assessing Student Progress
  • Lesson Planning for each lesson
  • Using various teaching strategies
  • Helping children with social skills
  • Managing the classroom environment
  • Supporting children who have serious behavioral issues, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, disruptive behaviour, special education needs, dysgraphia, ASD, speech and language difficulties.
  • Participating in school meetings and events
  • Adhering to School policies and procedures
  • Reporting all Safeguarding incidents to Designated lead.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of each child's academic progression and behavioural patterns.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address any concerns they had.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to each child's requirements, facilitating better comprehension of subjects.
  • Provided emotional support to students, resulting in a more conducive learning environment.

Outreach Tutor SEN

Alchemy School
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Specialist School for Autism and Special needs Children - Working within a private independent school who specialise in special needs and autism.
  • Working one to one with children with special needs such as Autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties.
  • Dealing with children aged from 11-19 some of who face barriers and challenges accessing mainstream education.
  • Assessing students learning levels through assessments on BKSB.
  • Adapt a learning style specific to students learning ability.
  • Teaching English/ maths and PHSE to students.
  • Offering extra help/ support to children who suffer from ADHD and autism or on the spectrum.
  • Making lesson plans daily.
  • Creating Tracking Sheets.
  • Creating test results on a database.
  • Reporting to senior tutors.
  • Finding resources to teach according to age of student.
  • Printing work-sheets for students.
  • Creating fun learning using colour charts and reward system.
  • Recognising students ability through testing and learning.
  • Exam papers and marking.
  • Safeguarding for all students if any concerns.
  • Filing a safeguarding report before 4pm daily.
  • Understanding student welfare concerns.
  • Liaising with parents.
  • Communicating concerns to parents.
  • Preparing end of year reports for all students.
  • Liaising with staff members and engaging in team-work.
  • Attending Staff Meetings.
  • Specialist School for Autism and Special needs Children - Working within a private independent school who specialise in special needs and autism.

Freelance Paralegal / Conveyancer

London, South East
01.2016 - 06.2021
  • Supported several Legal Firms Conveyancing department / Licensed In-House Conveyancer with all legal matters, administration, finance and queries involved in property transactions.
  • Supported the processing of agreeing mortgage and lease contracts, arranging transfers and handling other documents that sellers must sign when purchasing property.
  • Experience in Managing Land registry and other property searches, SDLT submissions, Submitting AP1 & TR1's, checking title deeds, liaising with search providers, contacting management companies & lenders, managing through commercial property transactions, completion statements, OS1's, checking company registration certificates and land registry requisitions.
  • Managed the exchange of contracts and completion of transactions.
  • Manage a portfolio of cases and able to establish priorities and manage deadlines.
  • Provided coaching and support to junior team members.
  • Built key relationships with clients and third parties communicating effectively and delighting them through on time deliver.
  • Dealt with a number of complex legal enquiries eg. Staircasing, buy-lets, re-mortgaging, commercial properties and historical buildings.
  • Key person in enduring key targets and KPI’s are met.
  • Produced accurate financial statements for clients.
  • Suggest a number of improvements to current policies and procedures which saved time and around 500k cost savings.
  • Worked to and maintained Service Level Agreements so to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
  • Optimize the client experience through the introduction of new conveyancing systems and technology.
  • Recognized potential risks and resolved issues without putting the client or business at risk circa 500k cost saving.
  • Currently manage my own caseloads around 80-90 cases.
  • Managing my own caseload independently without supervision.
  • Key files staircasing, buy-lets, re-mortgaging, Buying & selling property (residential & commercial). I have managed & led the whole Buying & Selling end-end process.
  • Lead the end-end process of a conveyancing transaction i) The exchange of contracts and ii) completion.
  • Carried out searches and pre-contract enquiries.
  • Prepared the draft contract to be approved by the buyer's solicitor.
  • Collected and prepared property information to be provided to the buyer's solicitors, in line with the Law Society's National Protocol for domestic conveyancing.
  • Other tasks - Carried out due diligence by submitting queries eg. Conveyancing searches regarding the transacted property.
  • Helped advise clients on the technical content of the documents and their financial implications.
  • Acted on behalf of the vendor or the purchaser, and in certain circumstances for both in the same transaction.

Teaching Assistant

Temple Mill School
Medway
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • As part of my NVQ Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools level 2. I was able to get a year placement at Temple Mill School, Rochester.
  • Worked with Children with Language difficulties in terms of communication in English by using my interpreting skills with Parents of children where needed.
  • Developed a good understanding in working with young children.
  • Learnt what to do when young children are ill or injured, including emergency procedures.
  • Was able to provide essential support to class teacher during exams/tests and ensuring all children followed the strict exam room rules.
  • Monitored special needs children in the class and provided extra support to those children that required additional help.
  • Improved my skills in speaking, listening and understanding behavioral difficulties by talking to the child and ascertaining the root of the problem.
  • Provided immense support to class teacher by arriving earlier and helping with planning learning activities.

Paralegal / Trainee Conveyancer

Abbison’s & Co Solicitors
London
09.2008 - 08.2010
  • Involved in Conveyancing case files, Immigration case files, Civil Litigation case files and Family case files.
  • Responsible for working on files in relation to residential properties involved in sale, Purchase & Re- mortgage from beginning to exchange and post completion.
  • Preparing written reports.
  • Supported the Licensed In-House Conveyancer with all legal matters, administration, finance and queries involved in property transactions.
  • Supported the processing of agreeing mortgage and lease contracts, arranging transfers and handling other documents that sellers must sign when purchasing property.
  • Helped advise clients on the technical content of the documents and their financial implications.
  • Acted on behalf of the vendor or the purchaser, and in certain circumstances for both in the same transaction.
  • Researched information and communicated with clients and others in person, on the phone, by letter or by email.
  • Used key CMS systems (case management system), in order to streamline the sale / purchasing processes for clients.
  • Documented and taking key instructions from clients.
  • Always seek to protect clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering.
  • Sent terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements.
  • Obtained and checked Land Registry documents or title deeds (eg. if the land is unregistered).
  • Drafted / checked sales contracts and agree terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction.
  • Collated, sent and checked supporting legal and financial documents.
  • Dealt with all financial aspects of a transaction.
  • Exchange contracts and complete the transaction.
  • Experience of dealing with leasehold premises. In these scenarios, obtaining the landlord's agreement to the sale or the change of mortgage and deal with apportionments of rent and service charges.
  • Carrying out and checking pre-contract searches by checking whether the property is affected by local authority proposals, leases, easements or covenants, mortgages, land tax, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for unsound building structures and repairs.
  • Received and checked mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required.
  • Prepared & transfer and mortgage deeds.
  • Managed the received mortgage funds.
  • Ensured the pay stamp taxes and deal with the registration of client and lender with the Land Registry.
  • Duties included all general administration, including taking telephone calls, messages and filing.
  • Organized and updated case files.
  • Meeting with clients and carrying out interviews, for example taking initial instructions from client.
  • Applying for searches, filling out SDLT, OS2 / OS2R, AP1 Forms.
  • PA to Principal Solicitor & Barrister.
  • Supported Solicitors in key cases which led to a successful outcome.
  • Liaised with many Law firms & third parties, e.g. Insurance companies, banks / other business establishments.
  • Managing a team of University Graduates on work experience.
  • Identifying and proposing cost containment measures to help the business manage its budget.
  • Managed the banking and cash process.

Paralegal / Trainee Conveyancer

Essex Solicitors
London
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Key member of the Legal team in terms of working for the Principal Solicitor.
  • Worked as a Translator / Interpretation for Essex Solicitors. Translated between clients and Court officers, Judges and Barristers.
  • Legal Research. Helping lawyers prepare for trials.
  • Preparing written reports for Solicitors.
  • Conducting interviews on behalf of the firm in terms of gathering the facts. Together with taking notes while lawyers interview clients / witnesses.
  • Drafting and editing legal documents.
  • Office administration tasks eg. Data keeping, ordering supplies, answering phone calls, and other basic office tasks are often a part of a paralegal’s duties.
  • Communicate with clients. Being able to communicate with clients, tracking down paperwork or remind clients to sign in a certain spot on the form. Scheduling appointments, communicating progress, and handling documents for shareholders are also potential tasks.
  • Worked with many Law firms & third parties on cases being dealt with by us, e.g. Insurance companies, banks / other business establishments.
  • Helped Prepare key files in relation to residential properties involved in sale, Purchase & Re- mortgage from beginning to exchange and post completion.
  • Organized and completion of financial ledgers and completion statements.
  • Wrote many detailed / complex letters to e.g. Solicitor / mortgage brokers.
  • Assisted in researching any existing / new law in relations to issues with for example a current case.

Assistant Manager

London Shelton Hotel
London
06.2006 - 08.2007
  • Managing a team to help support the business in terms of the day to day functions e.g. Monitoring Reception / Cleaners.
  • Supported management in business decisions e.g. Expansion plans.
  • Liaised with management, e.g. Areas managers on issues from actual budgeting and forecast costs, for each of their respective areas.
  • Dealt with a wide range of issues & people e.g. Tourists, from diverse backgrounds.
  • Preparing weekly /monthly staff rotas for all issues relating to the hotel.

Education

LLB Honors - Bachelor Of Law

University of Hertfordshire
01.2003 - 01.2006

LPC (Legal Practice Course) - undefined

The College of Law
01.2006 - 01.2007

NVQ Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2 - undefined

Medway Adult Community Learning Service
01.2013 - 01.2014

Skills

  • Physical disability support expertise
  • Sensitivity to needs
  • Sensory integration approaches
  • Communication aids utilisation
  • Parent-Teacher liaison

Personal Information

Nationality: British

Affiliations

  • swimming
  • basketball
  • Nature walks

Timeline

SEN teacher

Estuary Academy
02.2025 - Current

Outreach Tutor SEN

Alchemy School
02.2024 - 05.2024

Freelance Paralegal / Conveyancer

01.2016 - 06.2021

Teaching Assistant

Temple Mill School
09.2013 - 07.2014

NVQ Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2 - undefined

Medway Adult Community Learning Service
01.2013 - 01.2014

Paralegal / Trainee Conveyancer

Abbison’s & Co Solicitors
09.2008 - 08.2010

Paralegal / Trainee Conveyancer

Essex Solicitors
08.2007 - 08.2008

Assistant Manager

London Shelton Hotel
06.2006 - 08.2007

LPC (Legal Practice Course) - undefined

The College of Law
01.2006 - 01.2007

LLB Honors - Bachelor Of Law

University of Hertfordshire
01.2003 - 01.2006

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