Skai Watts
Bath
Summary
I have cultivated a unique skillset which are highly transferable. My experience in navigating complex situations and fostering positive relationships with individuals facing challenges equips me for roles which demand emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. I also own the ability to tailor approaches and remove barriers. I thrive off collaboration and communication, essential for teamwork in any field. Additionally, my understanding of learning styles and curriculum development is also a key skill I possess. I am enthusiastic, caring and hardworking, I love working with people and enriching their lives ,
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SEMH Teacher
Wessex Lodge School
10.2021 - Current
- Teaching children with SEMH needs
- Building relationships with Local authorities to ensure EHCP and annual reviews are being conducted thoroughly to meet children's needs
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams with other members of staff such as SENCO/Local authority/CAMHS
- Producing paperwork for annual reviews and EHCP for children that I teach
- Bringing up my class of students working ages 2 years cohesively.
- Establishing meaningful relationships with young people to work alongside them
- Managing staff to ensure that children's needs are met
- Communicating clearly and effectively to other professionals
- Working alongside LGBTQ+ students
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Using IT in my lessons ensuring that children are adapting to new ways of working.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
PPA COVER Teacher
Hounslow Heath Junior School
London
- Teaching various classes throughout the day
- With the same year 5 class on a Monday and year 3 on a Friday
- Marking, assessing and monitoring pupil progress throughout lessons
- Building relationships with staff and parents
- Dealt with SEN, PP and behavioural children in the school
- Being flexible and adaptable to pick up various teachers plans.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan learning.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
Playlink Worker
Brandon Trust, Bristol
Bristol
05.2017 - 02.2024
- Working 1-1 with children/teenagers with special needs
- Aiding children with tasks such as eating, engaging in activities and changing
- Aiding children/teenagers on trips out.
- Formed trusting relationships with children, working flexibly to adapt to changing and challenging individual needs.
- Provided 1:1 support, guiding young people in addressing past and present difficulties.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance.
UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT 2
ST Kenya Primary School, Bristol
- Placed in a year 2 Class
- Helped with intervention groups such as Maths, English and Spelling
- Listened to children read and assess level
- Helped with day to day classroom activities such as handing out worksheets and aiding children through input
- Helped children with Christmas Production.
UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT 1
Widcome Infant School, Bath
- Placed in a year Reception class
- Helped with children's reading and phonics
- Helped the teacher with setting up the day and sorting out tasks.
PGCE PLACEMENT 2
Saltford C of E School, Bristol
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Role of the class teacher in a Year 5 class
- Planned, delivered and reflected on lessons that I had taught
- Assessed children and monitored progress through time taught
- Dealt with SEN/behavioural children and monitoring progress through feedback to the headteacher.
PGCE PLACEMENT 1
Wansdyke Primary School, Bristol
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Role of class teacher in a Year 2 Class
- Planned, delivered and reflected on lessons that I had taught
- Had experience in using ‘Letters and sounds' and ‘Read, write Inc' phonics schemes
- Assessed children and monitored progress through time taught.
UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT 3
Farmborough Primary School, Bath
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Placed in a Year 3 Class
- Helped with intervention groups such as Maths, English and Spelling
- Listened to children read and assess level
- Helped with day to day classroom activities such as handing out worksheets and aiding children through input.
Education
PGCE (5-11) - Education
Bath Spa University, Bath
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 09.2020 - 07.2021
Primary Education (BA HONS) -
Bath Spa University, Bath
09.2017 - 07.2020
A Level -
St Brendan's Sixth Form, Bristol
09.2015 - 07.2017
GCSE -
St Bede's Catholic College, Bristol
09.2010 - 07.2015
Skills
- Differentiated approaches
- Direct instruction
- Engaging lesson planning
- Behaviour management
- SEND support
- Lesson plans
- Professional development
- Confidence building strategies
- Documentation development
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Time management
- Learning assessments
- Pastoral care
- Autism spectrum awareness
- Behavioural disorders knowledge
- Google Workspace
Custom
- Kate Stradling, Wessex Lodge School, Frome, BA11 4LA, kate.stradling@enhancedlearningservices.co.uk, 01373453414
- Joe Wedgebury, Brandon Trust, Bristol, joe.wedgebury@brandontrust.org, 07464670703
Timeline
SEMH Teacher
Wessex Lodge School
10.2021 - Current
PGCE PLACEMENT 2
Saltford C of E School, Bristol
04.2021 - 06.2021
PGCE PLACEMENT 1
Wansdyke Primary School, Bristol
10.2020 - 03.2021
PGCE (5-11) - Education
Bath Spa University, Bath
09.2020 - 07.2021
UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT 3
Farmborough Primary School, Bath
10.2019 - 11.2019
Primary Education (BA HONS) -
Bath Spa University, Bath
09.2017 - 07.2020
Playlink Worker
Brandon Trust, Bristol
05.2017 - 02.2024
A Level -
St Brendan's Sixth Form, Bristol
09.2015 - 07.2017
GCSE -
St Bede's Catholic College, Bristol
09.2010 - 07.2015
PPA COVER Teacher
Hounslow Heath Junior School
UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT 2
ST Kenya Primary School, Bristol
UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT 1
Widcome Infant School, Bath
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