Tina Bristow
Sedgley
Summary
Charismatic and dependable Teacher with 26 years of experience delivering specialist education and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic and personal goals, instilling love of learning and ensuring children feel happy and safe in their environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Unqualified teacher/ special education
Telford and Wrekin council
Telford, Shropshire
09.2007 - Current
- Provide cover for class teachers, working with children and families across primary setting (age 5-11)
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils within classroom.
- Fostered strong relationships with students and families by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Maintained relationships with parents to work collaboratively to address children’s individual needs
- Worked closely with colleagues to implement cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Fostered positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
TA/ special education
Telford and wrecking council
Telford, Shropshire
05.2001 - 09.2007
- Supported SEN students by adapting teaching approaches according to their individual needs.
- Utilised technology in classrooms for innovative instruction methods.
- Prepared teaching materials, supporting lesson delivery efficiency.
- Managed pupil behaviour to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Administered tests and assessments, ensuring fair evaluation of students' abilities.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student whilst maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Participated in teacher training workshops to upgrade teaching skills.
- Facilitated communication between parents and teachers for better student progress monitoring.
- Collaborated with staff members for successful school events.
- Provided academic support to pupils, enhancing their understanding of the curriculum.
- Implemented safeguarding measures to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
- Supervised pupils outside of classroom setting, ensuring safety during break periods and extracurricular activities.
TA
Dudley Council
Dudley, West midlands
09.1998 - 09.2001
- Applied latest pedagogic techniques, increasing effectiveness of lessons delivered.
- Provided academic support to pupils, enhancing their understanding of curriculum.
- Managed pupil behaviour to maintain positive classroom atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood and family studies
Wolverhampton university
Wolverhampton05.2007
Skills
- Lesson planning/ report writing
- Safeguarding procedures experience
- Special educational needs expertise
- Reflective practice
- Makaton trained
- Trauma-informed care
- Resilience under pressure
- Young adult care/ working closely with children and families
- Experience of children within social care setting
- First-aid certified
- Hardworking, organised, good listener and eager to learn
Timeline
Unqualified teacher/ special education
Telford and Wrekin council
09.2007 - Current
TA/ special education
Telford and wrecking council
05.2001 - 09.2007
TA
Dudley Council
09.1998 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood and family studies
Wolverhampton university