Summer Nicholls
Birmingham
Summary
Keen primary education practitioner now seeking a graduate teaching role where I can help create an inclusive inspiring learning environment and continue nurturing student confidence and achievement. I am Newman University graduate with a 2:1 in primary education, combined with QTS, demonstrating planning and adaptable skills. Moreover, studying and teaching Spanish, as well as swimming, during further education fostered a love of teaching. My philosophy centres on growing self-belief, resilience, and motivation in all students.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Swim teacher
- To plan and organise swimming activities for a range of ages from babies to adults also taught school classes.
- Experience tracking the progress of children the class and arrange plans for students with additional needs to be included in the lesson.
- I was also responsible for directing and effectively use teaching assistant to students benefit.
Lifeguard
- My role as a lifeguard entailed providing good supervision through early intervention, accident prevention, and rescue.
- During my years as a lifeguard, I have developed a range of skills that can be applied to working as a teacher.
- For example, enforce pool policies while developing skills in resuscitation, water rescue, and first aid.
- This experience would enable me to support school policies and safeguarding.
- Furthermore, after renewed training, ensure pupil safety and care through medical assistance.
Newspaper round
- Delivery of newspapers to the community during early hours and in adverse weather conditions demonstrating commitment and punctuality, and builds rapport with customers, contributing to a positive neighbourhood.
Education
BA (Hons) - Primary education
Birmingham Newman University
01.2022 - 01.2025
A-levels - English Language, Psychology, Spanish
Cadbury Sixth Form College
01.2020 - 01.2022
GCSE's - maths, English language, literature, science, Spanish
Shenley Academy Secondary School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Skills
Patient
Creative
Resilient
Adaptable
Interests
- Enjoy immersing myself in creative practices such as languages, which have cultivated my appreciation for Hispanic cultures and exploring the exuberant works of their native artists.
- Gained experience in lifeguarding and swim teaching alongside my primary teaching qualification.
Timeline
BA (Hons) - Primary education
Birmingham Newman University
01.2022 - 01.2025
A-levels - English Language, Psychology, Spanish
Cadbury Sixth Form College
01.2020 - 01.2022
GCSE's - maths, English language, literature, science, Spanish
Shenley Academy Secondary School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Swim teacher
Lifeguard
Newspaper round
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