Pre-School Learning Experience

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THEODORA WRIGHT

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KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

- 16 Years direct experience in a variety of Childcare disciplines

- Comprehensive awareness of key developmental stages for Pre-school & KS1 Infants and KS2 children

- Forward thinking with a clear vision for raising standards

- Able to engage, motivate and support pupils staff and parents, sensitivity, and with consistently high expectations.

- Adept flexibility to liaise with individuals at all levels

- Ability to provide and deliver effective group sessions to EAL students

- Passionate and specialising in the EYFS

- Sensitive to parents and children’s needs

- Proven ability to provide inclusive learning experience with clear expectations of children.

- Analytical, numerical and able to interpret

numbers

- Strong team worker who can collaboratively

work independently or with instruction

- Self Starter with motivation and initiative

- Maintain a high standard of behaviour through

the use of praise and clear expectations

- An enthusiasm and energy for teaching

- Able to evaluate the impact of own teaching on

the progress of all learners, and modify

planning and classroom practice as needed

- Understanding of Health and Safety issues and

Child protection protocol

- Creative approach to problem solving

Aug 2019 –

Jul 2022

Jan 2016 –

April 2019

Classroom Teacher @ Al Mushrif KG School, Abu Dhabi, UAE Ø Developed and implemented education programs accommodating different learning styles, including an art-based curriculum for children aged 4 to 6. Ø Managed student’s behaviour by creating an environment adjusted to their physical, social and development needs.

Ø Implemented an improvement program for students with learning disabilities which enhanced school readiness of more than 50 students. Ø Integrated new technologies in the teaching process by introducing smart board in classes. Ø Used flexible and ongoing assessments based on observation and probing questions to evaluate students’ learning outcomes.

Ø Adaptable teaching style to deliver effective learning both in person and for distant learning. Ø Effective delivery of age-appropriate Phonics programs, as well as various reading and writing strategies.

Ø Creatively developed intervention programs and focus studies, and a platform for G&T students to reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum. SEN Keyworker @ Gateway Centre Twickenham Academy, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6JW

Ø Working with both mainstream and SEN pupils to deliver support and structure in KS3 and KS4.

Ø Identifying development and documenting the progress of students. Ø Raising pupils self-esteem through positive learning experiences. Ø Encouraging cooperation, independence, and teamwork amongst pupils. Ø Direct support for pupils with EHCP.

Ø Planning and delivering interventions for students based on IEP’s and needs. Ø Regular communication and involvement with outside agencies, contributing to multi- disciplinary teams.

Ø Keeping parents informed and involved in their children’s progress and development throughout the year.

Ø Allocated individual time for each key children to address or discuss any emotions, concerns, or anxiety they may be experiencing.

Jan 2015 –

July 2015

Sep 2014 –

Jan 2015

Sep 2009 –

July 2011

Student Support Teacher @ New House Centre, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 3LT Ø Delivering structured learning, to prepare pupils to return to full mainstream school. Ø Pre-assessment of incoming students to determine their needs & strengths. Ø Ensuring a safe learning environment, conducive to successful learning. Ø Dealing with challenging behaviour from pupils, resolving disputes prior t escalation. Ø Providing extra curricular support for pupil sporting activities and staff events. Ø Attend to the pupils/s personal needs and implement appropriate personal programmes. Including social, health, first aid, and welfare matters, physical and personal hygiene. Ø Teaching in a multicultural environment.

Ø Delivers sessions for EAL students.

Ø Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning. Teaching Assistant/SEN Support Worker @ Windham Croft Centre, Richmond, London, TW9 2HP

Ø Deputised responsibility for class and pupil learning activities on a day to day basis Ø Independent management of entire class, in absence of Teacher, in all aspects of learning Ø Provide supervision for students during break and lunchtimes, as a trained first aid administer

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Ø Frequent responsibility for developing Classroom plans and activity sheets Ø Competent knowledge of ICT systems for word processing, e-mail, and internet Ø Proven ability to assist large and small groups of children including those with SEN. Ø Ability to create innovative and compelling displays of student work for presentation boards.

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Ø Completing task based assessments with groups of children. Ø Working knowledge and understanding of Foundation stage curriculum. HLTA @ Kingswood Primary, Gipsy Hill, London, SE27 9RD Ø Deputised responsibility for class and pupil learning activities on a day to day basis. Ø Independent management of entire class, in absence of Teacher, in all aspects of learning. Ø Provide supervision for students during break and lunchtimes, as a trained first aid. Ø Frequent responsibility for developing Classroom plans and activity work sheets for children. Ø Competent knowledge of ICT systems for word processing, e-mail, and Internet. Ø Proven ability to assist large and small groups of children including those with SEN. Ø Ability to create innovative and compelling displays of student work for presentation boards and graphically on bespoke cards and displays.

Ø Completing task based assessments with groups of children. Ø Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Ø Working knowledge and understanding of EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curriculum. Ø Support children who are identified as having SEN and/or EAL by implementing their IEP’s in collaboration with SENCO.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2013 - 2016

2010 – 2011

2009

2007

2003

1999 - 2001

St. Marys University, Twickenham, TW1 4SX

Education and Social Science (BA) 2:1

Tower Hamlets College, London, E1 0PT

Access to Higher Education Teaching:

St Luke’s C of E Primary School, London, SE27 0DZ

NVQ 2 Teaching Assistant:

Kings College London, London, SE1 9NH

NVQ Level 1 & 2 Numeracy, NVQ Level 1 & 2 Literacy: JACE Training & Assessment Centre, London, SW12 9AZ NVQ 2 Early Years Childcare:

St Joseph’s College @ Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3HL

‘A’ Level: Law, Politics, History

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