TAHIRA Kalsoom
Slough,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated education professional with extensive expertise in developing learning materials, delivering differentiated instruction, and promoting literacy and numeracy. Skilled in classroom management, safeguarding regulations compliance, and fostering learner engagement through creative strategies and positive reinforcement. Proficient in curriculum enrichment, autism strategies, and social emotional learning to support diverse student needs. Adept at parent-teacher collaboration, performance tracking, and maintaining safe environments to ensure optimal student development. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes while adhering to school policies and national curriculum standards.
Offering strong support skills and genuine enthusiasm for fostering positive learning environment. Knowledgeable about classroom management, communication, and collaboration. Ready to use and develop organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in Teaching assistant role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Marish Primary School
Slough, Slough
11.2020 - Current
- Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
- Participated in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Led small group sessions for enhanced focus on challenging topics.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Collaborated with teaching staff in organising school events, fostering community spirit.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and potential improvements.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
- Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
- Recommended additional materials and resources to improve student skills.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.
- Mentored groups of 30 students annually, providing academic and pastoral support as appropriate.
Education
GCSEs - Maths/English
Slough & Langley College
Langley 10.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journal Group
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Pakistan 09.2001 - 09.2003
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 AWARD - SUPPORT WORK IN SCHOOL AND COLLEGES
East Berkshire College Langley
Slough 08.2019 - 03.2020
NCFE CACHE - CIRTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING
East Berkshire College Langley
Slough 08.2019 - 08.2020
Primary Teaching Certificate - Principle of Education/teaching Practice School Organisation.
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Pakistan 10.1997 - 10.1998
Skills
- Worksheet preparation
- Developing learning materials
- Resource organisation
- Reading scheme implementation
- Digital resource utilisation
- Strong relationship with young and elders
- Communication throughout team
- Teamwork and right approach to DHT
- Strong communication with inclusion team
- Literacy and numeracy promotion
- Learning strategies delivery
- Learner engagement
- Use of teaching aids
- Safeguarding regulations compliance
- Curriculum enrichment
- Social emotional learning
- Autism strategies
- National curriculum familiarity
- GCSE subject knowledge
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Group work facilitation
- School policy adherence
- Team player
- Student progress reports and record keeping
- Creative thinking
- Social development
- Classroom support
- Marking assignments
- Tutoring
- Behaviour management
- Classroom management
- Clear communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Class administration
- Performance tracking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent literacy skills
- Motivational strategies
- Student safety
- Competent mathematics skills
- Maintaining safe environments
- Student progress reporting
- Patience and empathy
- Behaviour modelling
- Record-keeping
- Homework and test preparation
- Classroom inventory management
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- One-to-one and small group instruction
- Child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Oral communication
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
Affiliations
- Gardening.walking
Timeline
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Marish Primary School
11.2020 - Current
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 AWARD - SUPPORT WORK IN SCHOOL AND COLLEGES
East Berkshire College Langley
08.2019 - 03.2020
NCFE CACHE - CIRTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING
East Berkshire College Langley
08.2019 - 08.2020
GCSEs - Maths/English
Slough & Langley College
10.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journal Group
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
09.2001 - 09.2003
Primary Teaching Certificate - Principle of Education/teaching Practice School Organisation.
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
10.1997 - 10.1998
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