Dependable teacher with more than 37 years of experience working with children aged 11 to 18. Excited to apply passion for working with children to develop strong, independent individuals.
Work history
Engage/Sub teacher/EAL Teaching Assistant
Education Authority/Southern Board
Dungannon, Tyrone
09.2019 - 06.2023
Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve exam success.
Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
Collaborated with teacher to determine class schedule and work shift.
Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
Head of English/Literacy/English Teacher/French
Education Authority/Southern Board
Dungannon, Tyrone
09.1984 - 06.2018
Created and modified curriculum based on government guidelines and class capabilities.
Held one-to-one training for struggling and underachieving students requiring extra tuition.
Conducted regular student assessments to determine progress and compile reports for parent assessment.
Held parent-teacher meetings to discuss progress and make plans for enhancing student grades.
Employed special educational strategies and techniques to develop student language skills.
Encouraged good behaviour through positive reinforcement and incentives.
Prepared students for transition to upper years by teaching more complex skills and encouraging future-focused thinking.
Designed lesson plans based on student abilities, struggles and needs.
Addressed and quickly resolve classroom conflict through prompt intervention and proper punishment.
Produced programmes, lessons and activities, adapting to meet students' abilities.
Helped students to develop positive self-image, enhance self-esteem, and improve self-reliance.
Planned and created range of teaching resources to meet various learning abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Education - English with Drama/French subsiduary
Queens University
Belfast
09/1981 - 06/1984
Skills
Student engagement
Academic support
SEN proficiency
Extensive curriculum knowledge
Teaching material development
Tutoring
Relationship building
Student supervision
Lesson plan development
Classroom support
Teaching techniques
Behaviour management
Mentoring students
Marking assignments
Team player
Classroom preparation and maintenance
Individual and group instruction
Pastoral care
Classroom management
Timeline
Engage/Sub teacher/EAL Teaching Assistant
Education Authority/Southern Board
09.2019 - 06.2023
Head of English/Literacy/English Teacher/French
Education Authority/Southern Board
09.1984 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Education - English with Drama/French subsiduary
Teacher Support Specialist on SEED Grant at Southern Regional Board of EducationTeacher Support Specialist on SEED Grant at Southern Regional Board of Education