- Singing in choirs
- Enjoy playing my Cello, Clarinet and Piano
- Swimming
- Researching and implementing innovative ways to develop sensory supports within a variety of environments
- Exploring new environments whilst walking the dog
Zelma Tingey
Deal,Kent
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Professional experienced in delivering positive educational experiences and fostering student success. Built productive relationships through effective communication and adaptive teaching methods, focusing on diverse backgrounds and abilities. Led curriculum planning and designed inclusive learning activities while implementing creative approaches, including music and technology, to enhance engagement and support academic performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Whitfield Aspen School
Dover, Kent
09.2015 - 07.2026
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
- Provided individual students with personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support.
- Developed individualised education programmes IEPs for students with diverse learning needs to enhance educational outcomes.
- Monitored progress through classwork, coursework and project marking to provide extra support for struggling students.
- Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by applying classroom management techniques effectively, fostering student respect and cooperation.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, interests, and abilities, promoting inclusive education.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Provided feedback to parents and guardians on student progress through regular meetings and written reports, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Engaged students in community-based learning activities to promote social skills and real-world application of knowledge.
- Conducted regular progress monitoring and assessments to track student development and adjust teaching methods as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists and therapists, to assess student needs and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Implemented behaviour management plans for students with challenging behaviours to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Observed and documented student behaviour to guide positive interactions and role-modelled interactions to foster skills development of social skills.
- Provided 1:1 assistance to SEN students with behaviour and learning difficulties.
- Integrated sensory activities into daily routines to support students with sensory processing disorders, enhancing their learning experience.
- Cultivated and nurtured students' potential through stimulation and development of confidence, abilities and coordination.
- Chose classroom materials that supported diverse learning styles and needs with a firm focus on pupil-centred learning and representation.
- Organised and facilitated workshops for teaching staff on inclusive education practices and strategies for supporting students with special needs.
- Designed and delivered training sessions for classroom assistants, equipping them with the skills to support students effectively.
- Led whole school singing assemblies using voice and makaton sign language to boost engagement and inclusivity.
- Planned a new music curriculum personalised to the school and the diverse needs of its environment.
- Used a variety of tools, practical and technological to provide an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
- Led staff CPD sessions within my field of expertise and on training courses I had attended.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with the national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
- Communicated with administrators, families and students to discuss progress, address challenges and offer support.
- Led whole school singing assemblies using voice and makaton sign language to boost engagement and inclusivity.
- Used a variety of tools, practical and technological to provide an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
- Led staff CPD sessions within my field of expertise and on training courses I had attended.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury01-2015
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield01-2010
A-Levels - Chemistry
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2007
A-Levels - General Studies
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2007
A-Levels - Business Studies and Economics
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2007
A-Levels - Music
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2007
GCSEs - Science
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2005
GCSEs - English
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2005
GCSEs - Mathematics
Dover Grammar School for GIrls
Dover01-2005
GCSEs - Music
Dover Grammar School for GIrls
Dover01-2005
GCSEs - French
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2005
GCSEs - Geography
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2005
GCSEs - German
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover01-2005
Skills
- Teaching proficiency
- Curriculum design
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment techniques
- Adaptive teaching
- Differentiated approaches
- Inclusive strategies
- Behavior management practices
- Motivation strategies
- Reinforcement methods
- Progress analysis
- Classroom technology integration
- Parent collaboration
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration skills
- Time management expertise
- Educational leadership principles
- Training initiatives
- Professional development
- Creative strategies
- Critical thinking skills
- Professional development
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Whitfield Aspen School
09.2015 - 07.2026
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education
Canterbury Christ Church University
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of Huddersfield
A-Levels - Chemistry
Dover Grammar School for Girls
A-Levels - General Studies
Dover Grammar School for Girls
A-Levels - Business Studies and Economics
Dover Grammar School for Girls
A-Levels - Music
Dover Grammar School for Girls
GCSEs - Science
Dover Grammar School for Girls
GCSEs - English
Dover Grammar School for Girls
GCSEs - Mathematics
Dover Grammar School for GIrls
GCSEs - Music
Dover Grammar School for GIrls
GCSEs - French
Dover Grammar School for Girls
GCSEs - Geography
Dover Grammar School for Girls
GCSEs - German
Dover Grammar School for Girls