Stephanie Taylor
Overseal,Derbyshire
Summary
I am a knowledgeable, enthusiastic teacher with 20 years experience who inspires a love of learning through engaging, well-planned lessons and positive mindset. I build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. I enjoy being a part of an effective team within the school community. I model behaviour to promote kind, caring, responsible citizens with Christian values. I am committed to supporting all children to achieve their full potential and to them becoming confident, independent, resilient young people. I am a creative person who uses their Art and Design skills to enhance the children's personal development and showcase the school to the wider community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class Teacher
Willington Primary School
Willington, Derbyshire
2024.09 - 2024.12
- Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
- Maintained up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and attendance.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
Class Teacher
Melbourne Infant School
Melbourne, Derbyshire
2004.09 - 2024.08
- Ensured pupils made good progress across the curriculum in line with targets.
- Planned and delivered lessons to a high standard, to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Prepared high quality teaching and learning resources.
- Maintained a calm, well-organised learning environment for pupils with access to Continuous Provision.
- Promoted growth mindset and positive mental health for all pupils.
- Assigned weekly spellings and termly homework projects.
- Administered and analysed assessments to evaluate pupils' understanding of topics taught and determine the needs of individual pupils.
- Administered Phonics Screening Checks and Key Stage 1 SATs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school events and projects e.g. End of year play, whole-school writing project.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cross-curricular approach to teaching foundation subjects based on termly themes.
- Managed three subject areas - Art and Design, Design Technology and Science.
- Reported on pupil progress via parent-teacher meetings and written reports.
- Maintained a record of pupils' achievements and assessment results.
- Identified pupils with potential additional needs and followed procedures to secure further support for them.
- Preserved the confidentiality of pupils' records and information at all times.
Textile Designer and Technician
Belford Prints
Bollington, Cheshire
1998.09 - 2003.07
- Designed textile prints for a range of retail companies.
- Supervised the sampling of new textile products, including colour matching, printing and processing.
- Liaised with customers.
- Developed new printing techniques.
- Liaised with the production manager in the transition from sampling stage to production.
- Worked with students who had won the Belford Prints Bursary Award to produce work for their degree shows and Belford Prints exhibition.
Education
PGCE - Primary Education
Newman College of Higher Education
Birmingham 2003.09 - 2004.07
Bachelor of Arts - Design and Applied Arts
Edinburgh College of Art (Heriot-Watt University)
Edinburgh 1993.09 - 1997.07
A-Levels - Art and Design (A), English Literature (D)
King Edward VI College
Stourbridge, West Midlands 1991.09 - 1993.07
GCSEs - 10 A-C including English, English Literature, Maths and Science
Windsor High School
Halesowen, West Midlands 1986.09 - 1991.07
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective listening
Collaborative team-player
Excellent organisational skills
Creative
Emotionally intelligent
Adaptable and flexible
Reliable
Accomplishments
Arts Mark Bronze Award for Melbourne Infant School
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Walking
- Reading
I am familiar with the following systems and schemes of work:
RM Integris, Insight Tracking, Class Dojo, Phonics Tracker, Spelling Shed, Active Learn Primary, Little Wandle, Real PE (Jasmine Active), Get Set 4 Education (PE). I have used Talk for Writing and White Rose Maths.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Class Teacher
Willington Primary School
2024.09 - 2024.12
Class Teacher
Melbourne Infant School
2004.09 - 2024.08
PGCE - Primary Education
Newman College of Higher Education
2003.09 - 2004.07
Textile Designer and Technician
Belford Prints
1998.09 - 2003.07
Bachelor of Arts - Design and Applied Arts
Edinburgh College of Art (Heriot-Watt University)
1993.09 - 1997.07
A-Levels - Art and Design (A), English Literature (D)
King Edward VI College
1991.09 - 1993.07
GCSEs - 10 A-C including English, English Literature, Maths and Science
Windsor High School
1986.09 - 1991.07