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Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Suzanne Ballinger

Early Years Teacher
Daventry,Northamptonshire
Suzanne Ballinger

Summary

Passionate Primary School Teacher with more than 7 years of experience in developing and implementing diverse and creative curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, self-esteem and responsibility. Talented Teacher with exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff and administration. Clear communicator who prioritises students' success, as well as their holistic development. Highly innovative and resourceful education professional who quickly identifies and resolves challenging classroom situations.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

David Ross Education Trust
Northampton , Northamptonshire

Early Years Class Teacher
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests incorporating pedagogical theory, supporting neurodiverse and disadvantaged learners to thrive.
  • Planned and organised an enabling environment that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences to promote independent learning.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure cohesion between teaching and schemes of work and build supportive professional relationships.
  • Confident in analysing formative and summative assessments to inform further teaching that maximises pupil progress by applying the principles of reflective practice.
  • Responsible for ensuring effective safeguarding practice across the school through role as DSL.
  • Organise enhanced learning opportunities such as parent-focused craft events and extracurricular activities that unite and extend learning for students and build parental relationships.

David Ross Education Trust
Daventry, Northamptonshire

Teaching Assistant
12.2016 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Provided quality first teaching through carefully planned daily lessons to children aged 4-7 years including Literacy, Mathematics, Phonics, Religious Education and Science, adhering to the National Curriculum and EYFS frameworks.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to assess, analyse and track pupil progress including phonics following the Read Write Inc scheme.
  • Led Religious Education across the school, and its sister school within the Trust, monitored pupil outcomes and developed the school's spirituality and collective worship.
  • Established and maintained a courageous advocacy group with pupils and successfully obtained Global Neighbours accreditation.
  • Developed the Early Years enabling environment and advanced learning within continuous provision which Ofsted viewed as Outstanding.
  • Build supportive relationships with the local community including fundraisers, Church events and charity projects.

Tesco Stores
Daventry, Northamptonshire

Customer Assistant
04.2006 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.
  • Advised customers on availability, pricing and location of products.
  • Provided friendly checkout service with high levels of customer care and respect.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.

Bodycote
Daventry, Northamptonshire

Personal Secretary
11.2005 - 04.2006

Job overview

  • Kept office spaces organised and workflows streamlined for team success against challenging daily objectives.
  • Conformed letters, emails and forms to office standards and quality assured colleagues' work.
  • Processed mail, email and phone enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
  • Created invoices and processed completed work to ensure financial transactions were accurate and prompt.

Rugby Plastics
Daventry, Northamptonshire

Factory Operative
04.2005 - 11.2005

Job overview

  • Adhered to instructions incorporating quality, safety and good manufacturing practices.
  • Kept workspaces clean and organised with regular attention.
  • Worked part of fast-paced production line, continually achieving targets.
  • Set up production equipment and supplies before executing job orders.
  • Manually sorted and loaded goods.

Argos Stores
Daventry, Northamptonshire

Customer Assistant
06.2004 - 04.2005

Job overview

  • Guaranteed positive customer experiences by efficiently resolving customer concerns and complaints.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Listened actively to offer accurate information and best solution to their needs.
  • Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
  • Provided efficient checkout service with high levels of customer care and respect.

Education

The University of Northampton
Northampton

Bachelor of Arts from Learning and Teaching
09.2023

The University of Northampton
Northampton

Foundation Degree from Learning and Teaching
09.2021 - 07.2023

The University of Northampton
Northampton

Certificate of Higher Education from Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status
09.2020 - 06.2021

Danetre Secondary School
Daventry, Northamptonshire

GCSEs from GCSEs
09.1999 - 07.2004

University overview

Applied Business AA,

RE – A

Design Technology – A

Mathematics – B

English – B

Geography – B

English Literature – C

Science (double) CC

French – C

Skills

  • Child protection and safeguarding
  • Expertise in teaching Phonics, Early Years and RE
  • Classroom planning and management
  • Learning through play
  • Team Teach trained
  • Trained to develop early literacy using current pedagogical approaches such as Greg Bottrill, Rosenshine's principles of instruction and Pie Corbett
  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge

Affiliations

  • Gardening, painting and cycling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

The University of Northampton

Bachelor of Arts from Learning and Teaching
09.2023

Early Years Class Teacher

David Ross Education Trust
02.2023 - Current

The University of Northampton

Foundation Degree from Learning and Teaching
09.2021 - 07.2023

The University of Northampton

Certificate of Higher Education from Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status
09.2020 - 06.2021

Teaching Assistant

David Ross Education Trust
12.2016 - 02.2023

Customer Assistant

Tesco Stores
04.2006 - 12.2016

Personal Secretary

Bodycote
11.2005 - 04.2006

Factory Operative

Rugby Plastics
04.2005 - 11.2005

Customer Assistant

Argos Stores
06.2004 - 04.2005

Danetre Secondary School

GCSEs from GCSEs
09.1999 - 07.2004
Suzanne BallingerEarly Years Teacher