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Sheena Woodburn

Summary

Sharp teaching assistant in special educational needs with experience in defining engaging curriculums for special education needs. Exceptional communication and organisation skills and uses innovative methods to teach subjects. Dedicated to motivating, encouraging and maximising full potential to achieve successful results. Responsible professional with experience in special education. Trained to deal physical and health impairments and disabled individuals. Open for growth and willingness to contribute ideas to assist teacher and school. Compassionate individual with desire to work with disabled and mentally challenged students. Excited to shadow head teacher in developing curriculum and creating course materials. Patient in handling challenging situations and willing to work extra mile to achieve goals. Enthusiastic and learning-oriented teaching professional devoted to helping students and supporting teachers. Talents include classroom management, activity planning and audio-visual support. Student-focused teaching team member skilled in assisting instructors with diverse needs. Ready to help students with assignments, organise class spaces and update records. Offers attention to detail and excellent multitasking abilities. Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Samuel Rhodes School
London, London
02.2003 - Current
  • Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
  • Developed broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, [Type] and [Type] to achieve their full potential for independence.
  • Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop [Type] skills.
  • Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
  • Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
  • Managed and monitored classroom stock and supplies.
  • Marked students work following directions from class teacher.
  • Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
  • Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
  • Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
  • Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
  • Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
  • Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
  • Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.

Primary Learning mentor

St Wilfrids RC primary school
Manchester, Lancashire
09.2001 - 07.2002
  • Built positive, professional relationships with students through effective communication and behaviour management, aiding continued academic and personal development
  • Developed and implemented inclusion activities such as Numeracy and Literacy to enhance student engagement.
  • Created strategic learning and development programmes for students with behaviour difficulties.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to identify additional support needs, implementing effective assistance to SEMH students.
  • Developed and implemented visual aids such as timetables and weekly targets to support engaging lesson delivery and assist students with special needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of student safeguarding procedures, to provide effective care and maintain compliance with school's policies.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive academic action plans for vulnerable students to achieve their goals.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Sociology

City of Leeds
Leeds
09.1995 -

Skills

  • Classroom management support
  • Special education support
  • Behaviour management strategies
  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
  • Special needs assessment
  • Social activity programs
  • Lesson planning
  • Special educational needs communication
  • Learning diversity protocol
  • Group learning support

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Samuel Rhodes School
02.2003 - Current

Primary Learning mentor

St Wilfrids RC primary school
09.2001 - 07.2002

GCSEs - Maths, English, Sociology

City of Leeds
09.1995 -
Sheena Woodburn