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Tallula Bahra

Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

Adaptable Early Career (ECT) Primary School Teacher with a solid academic background and a passion for nurturing young learners. Committed to creating a supportive and stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and growth. Developing strong skills in communication and classroom management, with a focus on inspiring children and supporting both their academic progress and personal development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Student teacher Year 4

The Spinney School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Observed lead teacher's classes, enhanced pedagogical knowledge and skill set
  • Key focus on Year 4 maths curriculum delivery
  • Read, Write, Ink Phonics teaching training
  • Adapted set schemes of work by designing activities to be more challenging
  • Research and created maths learning activities (e.g. fractions)
  • Undertaken Assessment in the Classroom and Safeguarding Training
  • Assisted Head Teacher/Class Teacher using PIXEL in preparation for pupil progress meetings
  • Created mid-term plan for Humanities for teaching
  • Attended extra curricula residential at an external activity centre
  • Supported with external trips (swimming, walks)
  • Supported pupils with additional learning needs (autism, dyslexic)
  • Set up classroom displays to increase visual engagement with key topics

Student teacher Year 1

Bottisham Primary School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Planned and delivered lessons from across the curriculum including PE
  • Key focus on pupil phonics development following Rocket Phonics scheme and completed screenings
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons for more relatable learning experiences.
  • Collaborated with teachers to enrich curriculum content
  • Participated in staff meetings, contributed valuable insights towards school improvement plans
  • Attended dyslexia and the Zones of Regulation training
  • Observed lead teacher's classes, enhanced pedagogical knowledge and skill set
  • Created engaging visual aids for clearer lesson delivery
  • Worked with teachers to uphold behaviour management policies
  • Lead for singing assemblies and choir group
  • Briefed teaching assistants ahead of lessons
  • Engaged in semi-structured conversations with subject leads following observations
  • Supported and led interventions during assembly for pupil with diagnosed speech delay

Student teacher

Stivichall Primary School
Coventry, West Midlands
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Observed lead teacher's classes, enhanced pedagogical knowledge and skill set
  • Maintained a reflective practice diary
  • Set up class room 'Earth and space' display
  • One to one reading and recording written progress

Private Flute Tutor

Self-employed
Liverpool, Merseyside
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Improved academic performance through targeted tutoring sessions focused on challenging areas
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions for personalised attention to each student's needs
  • Maintained records of each student's progress, identifying areas needing further improvement
  • Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps
  • Supported and preparation for ABRSM theory and graded practical exams
  • Adapted teaching style for individual learning capabilities
  • Regular communication with parents on progress updates

Teacher Assistant Work Experience

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Birmingham, West Midlands
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Shadowed and observed Head of Music
  • Supported group activities
  • Assisted in extra curricula music lessons
  • Provided verbal feedback on instrumental lessons
  • Advised on post 16 university life

Junior squash coach

Kenilworth Racket Club
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
11.2015 - 06.2018
  • Demonstrated proper technique and form to aid understanding in novice players
  • Facilitated increased agility with specific drills and exercises
  • Administering payments for lessons
  • Feedback to parents on children's progress in lessons
  • Fostered a fun learning environment whilst maintaining discipline amongst the group
  • Collaborating with lead coach on planning of coaching sessions

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - General Primary (5-11)

University of Cambridge
Cambridge
09.2024 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Music and Psychology

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool
10/2021 - 07/2024

A-Levels - Music, Psychology, Music Technology

Blue Coat Church of England School
Coventry
09.2019 - 6 2021

GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Music, Geography, Spanish, Drama, Religious Studies

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Coventry
09.2014 - 7 2019

Skills

  • Reflective practitioner
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Collaborative team player
  • Strong communicator
  • Adaptable
  • Creative thinker
  • Engaging
  • Patient
  • Highly organised
  • Problem solving mindset
  • Pro-active
  • Enthusiastic

Accomplishments

2024/25 University of Cambridge PGCE Course Representative

2023/24 Lead for University Flute Choir and Jazz Workshop for Girls (secondary)

2024 Liverpool International Jazz Festival Performance

2023 Liverpool Eurovision Big Band Performance

2022 Summer Research Assistant Scholarship Award

2022 Canterbury Cathedral Group Choir Festival Performance

2021/23 Music Course Representative

2021 University Course Representative of the Year Award (Music)

2021/23 Music Performance Scholarship Award

2019 ABRSM Flute Grade 8 and Grade 5 Theory Award

2019 Mental Health and Wellbeing School Representative

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student teacher Year 4

The Spinney School
03.2025 - 04.2025

Student teacher Year 1

Bottisham Primary School
10.2024 - 02.2025

Student teacher

Stivichall Primary School
09.2024 - 09.2024

Post Graduate Certificate - General Primary (5-11)

University of Cambridge
09.2024 - 04.2025

Teacher Assistant Work Experience

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
12.2023 - 12.2023

Private Flute Tutor

Self-employed
10.2022 - 04.2024

A-Levels - Music, Psychology, Music Technology

Blue Coat Church of England School
09.2019 - 6 2021

Junior squash coach

Kenilworth Racket Club
11.2015 - 06.2018

GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Music, Geography, Spanish, Drama, Religious Studies

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
09.2014 - 7 2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music and Psychology

Liverpool Hope University
10/2021 - 07/2024
Tallula Bahra