Tracey Lenagh
Spennymoor,Durham
Summary
Responsible Teaching Assistant offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills. Goal-oriented [Job Title] caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Organized Learning Support Assistant with skills in clerical work and school administration paperwork. Provides constructive feedback to students and lead teachers on educational and student behavioural matters. Maintains professional licenses and certifications to meet school board and [State] requirements. Personable Learning Assistant with solid background providing support and assistance to students, teachers and administrators in classroom settings. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and providing one-on-one guidance to students. Strong organizational skills and dedicated to helping students succeed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Classroom support
Ferryhill comprehensive school
Ferryhill, Durham
02.2019 - Current
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Provided maths and English GCSE preparation tutoring, helping students to achieve target grades.
- Produced modules and adapted teaching resources for different learning styles.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
- Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
- Managed pupil behaviour and set firm boundaries to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Helped students prepare for routine and standardised tests,
- Maximised student retention by providing inclusive, stimulating learning experiences with positive results.
Unit Manager
Taylorshaw
Spennymoor, Durham
01.2005 - 09.2017
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
- Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
- Updated menus regularly, catering to range of dietary requirements to generate return custom.
- Prepared, cooked and plated sensory-appealing meals in line with portion standards.
- Used ingredients creatively to minimise food waste and stay within budgets.
- Followed recipes precisely to deliver first-class meal quality and consistency.
- Cultivated relaxed kitchen atmosphere, staying calm in high pressure situations.
- Briefed teams on menu changes, daily specials and out-of-stock items.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
- Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Coordinated team of [Number] kitchen staff and trained each to complete quality cooking work.
- Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
Education
GCSEs - RE
Ferryhill comprehensive school
Ferryhill, Durham 09.1990 - 06.1996
GCSEs - maths
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
Ferryhill 09.1990 - 09.1996
GCSEs - science
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
Ferryhill 09.1990 - 06.1996
GCSEs - English
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
Ferryhill 09.1990 - 09.1996
GCSEs - History
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
Ferryhill 09.1990 - 06.1996
GCSEs - art
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
Ferryhill 09.1990 - 06.1996
NVQ Level 1 - administering medication in schools
CPD online collage
06.2022 - 07.2022
NVQ Level 1 - Autism Awareness
CPD online collage
06.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
- Student engagement
- SEN proficiency
- Academic support
- Team player
- Secondary education
- Mentoring students
- Student development
- Classroom inventory management
- Student supervision
- Behaviour modelling
- Special needs education
- Classroom support
- Relationship building
- In-class SEND support
- Student and parent relationships
- Tutoring
- Behaviour management
- Individual and group instruction
- Student assessments
- Maintaining safe environments
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
NVQ Level 1 - administering medication in schools
CPD online collage
06.2022 - 07.2022
NVQ Level 1 - Autism Awareness
CPD online collage
06.2022 - 06.2024
Classroom support
Ferryhill comprehensive school
02.2019 - Current
Unit Manager
Taylorshaw
01.2005 - 09.2017
GCSEs - RE
Ferryhill comprehensive school
09.1990 - 06.1996
GCSEs - maths
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
09.1990 - 09.1996
GCSEs - science
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
09.1990 - 06.1996
GCSEs - English
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
09.1990 - 09.1996
GCSEs - History
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
09.1990 - 06.1996
GCSEs - art
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
09.1990 - 06.1996
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