Assistant Supervisor

Mr. Matthew Briggs BA (Hons) Curriculum Vitae

Personal Statement

As from a young age, my lifelong dream has always been to become a teacher. It has been my passion to instill education in the minds of today's youth. After several years of studying English Literature at university, I have made the move to work as an ESL tutor and teaching assistant in an inner-city Leeds primary school. This has been a successful venture; emboldening young learners with a range of communicative, kinaesthetic and multi-sensory methods. From my experiences I feel that each student has an individual learning style, and as a teacher, I feel that personalising learning to cater for these styles is very important. I have already benefited from teaching using visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning (VAK). My aim as a highly driven teaching assistant is to pass on my own expertise and create an atmosphere in which students are encouraged to develop a passion for the subject and learn effectively. This has given me the chance to empower them, creating opportunities to organise themselves, and for them to investigate and explore their own learning.

Skills and qualities

Ambition – the will, ability and confidence to succeed in any chosen environment

Problem Solving and Lateral Thinking; Analysis and Research – learned through academic work and impact in schools.

Ability to relate to young children– I have successfully managed to develop meaningful relationships with students and effectively sought to find ways to engage and create a pathway of success for them.

I.T. Skills – I have good ICT skills which I have developed through both study and utilisation of ICT in the workplace. I have already been faced with the necessity of broadening my skills in various packages including Powerpoint, the use of the smartboard and the document camera.

High potential – The school’s recent Ofsted inspection in March, where I was singled out as being a ‘teaching assistant with outstanding abilities’.

Education

2010-11: GCSE Maths (Joseph Priestley College, Rothwell).

2008-9: PGCE Secondary Education in English (Nottingham University).

2004-2007: BA Honours in English (Trinity and All Saints).

2001-2003: A-levels in English Literature (B), English Language (C) and Psychology (B) (Wakefield College).

1996-2001: GCSE’s at St Thomas A Beckets:

Maths D English (dual award) B

Science (dual award) C French C

Technology C History D

Geography C Religious Studies C

Employment

Harehills Primary School, Teaching Assistant May 2010- to present

As a teaching assistant, I correspond with teachers to develop targets and next steps for all children. I understand the importance of differentiation to ensure progress and attainment. I use IEP’s to deliver tailored planning, with 1:1 time and Literacy booster groups showing evidence of personalised targets for children.

Private tutor, Fleet Tutors May 2010- to present

In my role as a private tutor of English, I provide a tailored programme of tuition for each student which starts by completing a ITP (Initial Teacher Plan) with the student during the first session in order to define the lesson objectives and learning outcomes over the agreed period. In addition, I would plan a medium term scheme of work which highlights what learning skills are being taught across a period of 12 weeks.

Cover Supervisor, P&K Education. April 2010- May 2010 Woodkirk School, English department

In this role I liaise with the head of English to discuss teaching materials and attainment levels of pupils. This job involves covering English lessons to both ability set and mixed ability classes to children aged 11-16. Other responsibilities involved following safety procedures, demonstrating awareness of child protection when needed, and following the whole school ethos on behaviour management.

Retail Assistant, Morrisons September 2009-December 2009

I worked in a larger than average team, my job involved analysing stock levels and ensure full availability, whilst also solving problems with levels of waste. Maintaining a positive attitude to work to all task was the main focus of my role.

Cover Supervisor, Reed/ ITN Mark. March 2009- September 2009 Morley high school and Lawnswood academy

In these two roles as a cover supervisor, I have covered lessons provided by the teacher. I discuss I.E.P (individual educational plans) and I.B.P (Individual behaviour plans) with the teacher to prepare effectively for each class. Also I provide detailed feedback to the teacher or the heads of departments to set appropriate targets and learning goals.

References

Shareen Sharif, Margaret Broughton

Harehills Primary School, Harehills Primary School,

Darfield Road, Darfield Road,

Leeds, Leeds,

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