Stacey Elkin
Liversedge,West yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated and skilled educator with extensive expertise in special education, early childhood education, and behavioural management techniques. Proficient in lesson planning, pupil motivation, and the use of online learning platforms to enhance interactive learning also assessment tool Evidence for learning. Adept at employing positive reinforcement and adaptable teaching styles to meet diverse student needs. Experienced in using learning assessment tools and Makaton training to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment while continuously seeking professional growth opportunities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4029
4029
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trainee teacher
Fairfield School
Batley, Kirklees
02.2018 - 04.2025
- Worked closely with special needs students to provide individual attention and support.
- Ensured safety and wellbeing of students with regular risk assessments.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain discipline and focus.
- Supported the development of extracurricular programs; encouraged overall personality growth.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings, strengthening communication channels.
- Collaborated with colleagues for development of effective lesson plans.
- Enhanced understanding in pupils, utilising diverse teaching methods.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching strategies.
- Utilised technology effectively in delivering lessons and tracking student progress.
- Assisted lead teachers in curriculum planning and implementation.
- Demonstrated patience whilst addressing behavioural issues among students.
- Delivered lessons according to school curriculum guidelines; ensured consistency in teaching standards across all classrooms.
- Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects.
Teaching assistant
Fairfield School
Batley, Kirklees
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Working alongside the teacher to support everyday learning and care for the students
- Leading classes, planning and delivering lessons throughout school
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
Nursery Nurse Early Years Practitioner
Fingerprints nursery
Cleckheaton, Kirklees
04.2007 - 02.2018
- Daily care needs of babies and early years children, room leader and SEN leader
- Delivered high-quality childcare by maintaining a safe, clean and nurturing environment.
- Supported individual learning needs of each child by implementing personalised strategies and plans.
- Stimulated emotional growth with sensitive and patient communication, fostering strong relationships.
- Observed children's behaviour whilst identifying any developmental issues or concerns.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
Domestic Cleaner
Ings House Nursing Home
Liversedge, Kirklees
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Ensuring patients rooms were adequately cleaned as well as communal areas
Education
Level 3 teaching assistant - Teaching assistant pass
Ucan training
NVQ - childrens learning
Dewsbury college
Cache certificate in children's care, learning and development - Education
Dewsbury college
Cache level 2 in child care and education - Education
Dewsbury college
GCSE - English, literature, language
Whitcliffe Mount school
SVQ Level 2 -
Level 2 Mathematics
SVQ Level 2 -
ICT level 2
SVQ Level 5 - SEN teacher
Level 5 Certificate in Education Teacher Training
Skills
- Medical training
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching
- Pupil motivation
- Online learning platforms use
- Interactive learning techniques
- Adaptability in teaching styles
- Positive reinforcement use
- Behavioural management techniques
- Patience and resilience
- Learning assessment tools
- Special education knowledge
- Lesson planning
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teaching
- Behaviour management techniques
- Early childhood education
- Adaptable teaching
- Makaton training
Personal Experiences
I am very passionate about working with Students with SEN I have two daughters myself with disabilities and I can emphasise with parents on the difficulties it can be on their learning and development, that why I felt I wanted to go into SEN teaching providing inclusive, diverse and adaptable teaching techniques to support students with SEN.
Timeline
Trainee teacher
Fairfield School
02.2018 - 04.2025
Teaching assistant
Fairfield School
02.2018 - 07.2023
Nursery Nurse Early Years Practitioner
Fingerprints nursery
04.2007 - 02.2018
Domestic Cleaner
Ings House Nursing Home
09.2006 - 06.2008
NVQ - childrens learning
Dewsbury college
Cache certificate in children's care, learning and development - Education
Dewsbury college
GCSE - English, literature, language
Whitcliffe Mount school
Level 3 teaching assistant - Teaching assistant pass
Ucan training
Cache level 2 in child care and education - Education
Dewsbury college
SVQ Level 2 -
Level 2 Mathematics
SVQ Level 2 -
ICT level 2
SVQ Level 5 - SEN teacher
Level 5 Certificate in Education Teacher Training
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