Soma Dey
14 Merstowe Close, Acocks Green, Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Experienced education professional with strong foundation in classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Known for effective collaboration with staff and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring productive learning environment. Competent in fostering student growth and maintaining positive, inclusive atmosphere. Reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Supply Teacher
Gilbertstone Primary School
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Birmingham, West Midlands
- Successfully adapted teaching methods according to situations, schools, subjects and age groups
- Planned lessons within various topics such as Math, English and science, usually at short notice
- Conducted student assessments to determine improvements required and extra assistance needed, reporting findings to teachers
- Built and maintained good working relationships with parents and guardians to discuss student's progress and issues
- Followed school policy relating to health and safety to safeguard student's wellbeing
- Accommodated children with special educational needs to enable every child to progress to full potential
- Identified students' needs and cooperated with staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
- Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident
- Created interest centres and displays with material with assistance from pupils to enhance learning
- Liaised with teachers before lessons to obtain understandings of lesson requirements and current teaching topics
- Employed informal and formal assessments to support student development and boost scores by 95%.
- Birmingham, West Midlands
Short Term Teacher
Hazel Oak Special School, Sharman Cross Junior School, Montgomery Primary Academy
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering respect, open communication, and mutual understanding among diverse learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced key concepts from multiple subject areas.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate various learning styles and needs within classroom.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning strategies and engaging multimedia presentations.
- Developed strong rapport with students by building trust through empathy, active listening, and genuine interest in their wellbeing.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, research, and best practices for teaching effectiveness.
Primary Supply Teacher
St. Augustine's Catholic Primary School
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Solihull, West Midlands
- Similar role and responsibilities as above mentioned and outlined
- Solihull, West Midlands
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote positive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying abilities, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Developed creative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
- Improved overall classroom management by establishing consistent routine and implementing clear expectations for positive behaviour.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans for students with challenging behaviour.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Employed informal and formal assessments to support student development and boost scores by 95%.
Primary Supply Teacher
Bordesely Village Primary School
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Boredesely Green, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Boredesely Green, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying abilities, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Developed creative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
- Improved overall classroom management by establishing #consistent routine and implementing clear expectations for behaviour.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Primary Teacher
St. Clares Catholic Primary School
09.2007 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Birmingham, West Midlands
- Taught all across the key stages (EYFS, KS1, KS2)
- Upheld school's ideals by treating parents, teachers and students with respect and consideration
- Set clear targets for future improvements using students' prior levels of attainment
- Received praise for creativity in teaching and instructional techniques from students and faculty
- Exercised pastoral care and executed actions to safeguard pupils' safety and welfare
- Coordinated extracurricular activities, school clubs and field trips to help students enhance their knowledge and abilities in core subjects
- Birmingham, West Midlands
Primary Teacher
Aston Tower Primary School
05.2004 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Identified clear learning objectives and specified teaching methods
- Provided extensive feedback on homework and classwork to assist with student learning development
- Effectively managing class behaviour by implementing appropriate discipline and using effective behaviour management techniques
- Organised classrooms and created displays to encourage positive learning environments
- Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Employed informal and formal assessments to support student development and boost scores by 90%.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
HR and Administrative Officer
Transco
04.1995 - 11.1999
- Company Overview: Solihull, West Midlands
- Provided support to employees with various HR-related issues and liaised with heads of department to find resolutions
- Coordinated with department managers to identify and facilitate workforce needs
- Quick response to emails and calls with 100% satisfied positive feedback
- Built relationships with external recruitment agencies to source short- and long-term staff for roles across organization.
- Managed conflict resolutions to help teams foster relationships and improve teamwork capabilities
- Solihull, West Midlands
Education
B.A. (Hons) - English Literature and Language
University of Calcutta
Kolkata01.1991
A-Levels - Bengali A-level, English A-level, History A-level, Political Science A-level
Jaipuria College
Kolkata01.1989
GCSEs - Bengali GCSE, English GCSE, Biology GCSE, Chemistry GCSE, Physics GCSE, Maths GCSE
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
Kolkata01.1987
Skills
- Multilingual
- Well-organized
- Time management
- Confident
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Classroom management
References
Available on request
Timeline
Primary Supply Teacher
Gilbertstone Primary School
03.2024 - 07.2024
Short Term Teacher
Hazel Oak Special School, Sharman Cross Junior School, Montgomery Primary Academy
09.2023 - 03.2024
Primary Supply Teacher
St. Augustine's Catholic Primary School
03.2023 - 07.2023
Primary Supply Teacher
Bordesely Village Primary School
09.2022 - 02.2023
Primary Teacher
St. Clares Catholic Primary School
09.2007 - 07.2022
Primary Teacher
Aston Tower Primary School
05.2004 - 07.2007
HR and Administrative Officer
Transco
04.1995 - 11.1999
B.A. (Hons) - English Literature and Language
University of Calcutta
A-Levels - Bengali A-level, English A-level, History A-level, Political Science A-level
Jaipuria College
GCSEs - Bengali GCSE, English GCSE, Biology GCSE, Chemistry GCSE, Physics GCSE, Maths GCSE
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
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