Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Suzanne Parsonage

Rainhill,Merseyside

Summary

Dedicated professional seeking role as Primary Teacher to inspire and nurture young minds. Possesses strong communication and classroom management skills, coupled with creativity in lesson planning. Aims to foster positive and engaging learning environment that promotes academic and personal growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary teacher

Wigan Council
Leigh, Wigan
2016.09 - Current
  • Developed detailed lesson plans for diverse student abilities, ensuring academic progression.
  • Fostered inclusive learning environment by implementing differentiated teaching strategies.
  • Prepared resources for lessons including worksheets, presentations, continuous provision and interactive games.
  • Tailored teaching techniques to individual learner needs, ensuring inclusivity and differentiation.
  • Created engaging classroom atmosphere with interactive learning activities.
  • Conducted regular assessments of pupil progress towards educational goals.
  • Provided support to SEN students, enhancing their academic journey.
  • Collaborated in curriculum development, keeping content relevant and engaging.
  • Managed classroom behaviour with consistent disciplinary guidelines, maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Adhered to safeguarding policies, ensuring student welfare at all times.
  • Mentored new teachers providing guidance on effective teaching practices.
  • Encouraged parental involvement in children's education and school activities.
  • Participated in school-wide events to foster community spirit.
  • Led after-school clubs, extending learning beyond the traditional setting.
  • Coordinated field trips which enriched the curriculum and broadened pupils' experiences.
  • Supervised sports, excursions and other extra-curricular activities.
  • PE subject lead, monitoring lessons, planning and assessments.
  • Forest school leader, taking children on forest school sessions to learn key outdoor skills and extend their curriculum knowledge and learning.

Reception teacher

Wigan Council
Marus Bridge, Wigan
2016.03 - 2016.08

Covering a maternity leave as a Reception teacher in a 2 form entry school with whole class responsibilities.

Collaborated with teaching assistants, establishing an effective team dynamic within the classroom setting.

Reception/ Year 1 class teacher (long term supply)

Teaching Personnel
Ashton, Wigan
2014.11 - 2016.03

Long term supply teacher covering a Reception/ Year 1 mixed class with whole class responsibilities.

  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
  • Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.

Nursery supply teacher

Teaching Personnel
St Helens, Merseyside
2014.04 - 2014.07

Covered a long term sickness in a nursery class.

  • Ensured consistent learning environment by adhering to school's curriculum and behavioural guidelines.
  • Managed a tidy classroom environment, promoting a focused learning atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents alike.

Teaching assistant

Knowsley Council
Huyton, Merseyside
2011.10 - 2012.08

Teaching assistant in a nursery class working along Reception in an open setting. I left to start my PGCE course.

Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.

Tutor of NVQ teaching assistant course

Mercia Partnership
Prescot, Merseyside
2010.10 - 2011.10

Taught NVQ teaching assistant level 2 and 3 to adults. Observed them working with children and assessed their coursework.

Education

PGCE Primary - Primary teacher

University of Cumbria
Lancaster, Lancashire
2012.09 - 2014.03

BA Hons - Photography

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
2005.09 - 2008.06

Art Foundation Diploma -

Carmel College
St Helens
2004.09 - 2005.06

A-Levels -

Carmel College
St Helens
2002.09 - 2004.07

GCSEs -

De La Salle High School
St Helens
1997.09 - 2002.07

Skills

  • Child safeguarding awareness
  • Creating teaching resources
  • Proficiency in phonics teaching
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Students progress monitoring
  • Expertise in differentiated instruction
  • Interactive learning techniques
  • Behaviour management
  • Early Years and Key Stage 1 expertise
  • Creative lesson planning

Affiliations

  • Going to walks
  • Watching films
  • Baking

Accomplishments

I Completed an NVQ Forest School leadership course and am now a fully trained leader.

I have been PE, Forest School and Outdoor lead in my school when working full time.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Primary teacher

Wigan Council
2016.09 - Current

Reception teacher

Wigan Council
2016.03 - 2016.08

Reception/ Year 1 class teacher (long term supply)

Teaching Personnel
2014.11 - 2016.03

Nursery supply teacher

Teaching Personnel
2014.04 - 2014.07

PGCE Primary - Primary teacher

University of Cumbria
2012.09 - 2014.03

Teaching assistant

Knowsley Council
2011.10 - 2012.08

Tutor of NVQ teaching assistant course

Mercia Partnership
2010.10 - 2011.10

BA Hons - Photography

Manchester Metropolitan University
2005.09 - 2008.06

Art Foundation Diploma -

Carmel College
2004.09 - 2005.06

A-Levels -

Carmel College
2002.09 - 2004.07

GCSEs -

De La Salle High School
1997.09 - 2002.07
Suzanne Parsonage