Victoria Killeen
Stowupland,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful individual with solid communication and organisational skills and a passion for fostering positive change in the education space. Skilled in building successful and productive relationships with stakeholders and using strategic and creative thinking to overcome challenges and reach solutions. Proven success in implementing school wide change to better the outcomes of our young people.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Class Teacher and Leader of Learning
Dale Hall Community Primary School
Ipswich, Suffolk
2018.09 - Current
- Teaching successfully in 3 different year groups across two key stages, adapting to the needs and curriculum requirements of each.
- Communicating effectively with stakeholders including parents, governors, trust members and external organisations such as moderation teams and Ofsted.
- Fostering successful relationships with stakeholders built on honesty, integrity, professionalism and open communication.
- Thinking strategically and creatively to ensure all class members are able to access learning opportunities in a way that suits their individual needs.
- Adapting lesson content, outcomes and resources to ensure progress and success for all.
- Planning thoughtfully and conscientiously for lessons, interventions, staff CPD and enrichment opportunities in order to deliver these confidently.
- Leading on a variety of subjects including both core and foundation subjects as well as taking responsibility for Teaching and Learning across the school.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, specialists and external agencies to gain the best outcomes for pupils.
- Implementing evidence based and innovative teaching strategies across the school and monitoring their effectiveness, responding to feedback and data accordingly.
- Analysing class and school wide data and producing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Class Teacher
Britannia Primary School
Ipswich, Suffolk
2017.06 - 2018.08
- Built successful relationships with pupils, ensuring my classroom was a positive space where all could communicate openly.
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes, workshops and sessions.
- Sought out enrichment and CPD opportunities and successfully liaised with my NQT mentor to facilitate these.
- Used creativity and innovation within my lesson plans, resources and delivery to engage learners.
- Adapted to the realities of working as a full-time qualified teacher, including managing increasing workload.
- Deployed and managed two teaching assistants, using their individual skillsets to ensure their success and the success of the pupils they were working with.
- Worked as part of a large 3 form entry school requiring effective collaboration and team work across my year group, phase and wider school.
Trainee Teacher
Asset Education
Ipswich, Suffolk
2016.09 - 2017.06
- Undertook two placements in two contrasting schools across two key stages, suitably adapting my curriculum coverage, resources and teaching style.
- Quickly formed positive professional relationships with each new team leading to successful outcomes for pupils and staff.
- Managed workload effectively, organising my time to meet all deadlines in a timely manner.
Cover Supervisor
Dale Hall Community Primary School
Ipswich, Suffolk
2015.09 - 2016.08
- Adapted quickly to changing cover requirements, problem solving and thinking on my feet in response.
- Ensured an effective learning environment by maintaining classroom discipline and management and holding high expectations.
- Managed teaching assistants, utilising their expertise as the consistent adult in that class to ensure the smooth running of each lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Goldsmiths, University of London
London 09/2011 - 05/2014
A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, Product Design
St Albans Sixth Form
Ipswich 09/2008 - 05/2010
GCSEs - English, Maths, Statistics, Science Double Award, French, Graphic Design, Art, Media Studies
St Albans High School
Ipswich 09/2003 - 05/2008
Skills
- Adept at change management
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to overcome adversity
- Organised with exemplary attention to detail
- Effective at managing workload and meeting deadlines whilst maintaining exacting standards
- Reflective critical thinker and analyst
- Creative and innovative solution seeker
Affiliations
- Spending time with my partner and our two beautiful sons.
- Reading
- Country walks
- Socialising with friends
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Class Teacher and Leader of Learning
Dale Hall Community Primary School
2018.09 - Current
Class Teacher
Britannia Primary School
2017.06 - 2018.08
Trainee Teacher
Asset Education
2016.09 - 2017.06
Cover Supervisor
Dale Hall Community Primary School
2015.09 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Goldsmiths, University of London
09/2011 - 05/2014
A-Levels - English Literature, Psychology, Product Design
St Albans Sixth Form
09/2008 - 05/2010
GCSEs - English, Maths, Statistics, Science Double Award, French, Graphic Design, Art, Media Studies
St Albans High School
09/2003 - 05/2008