Content Writer

• May 2020 - Present

Marketing Assistant

• May 2020 - Present

Freelance Writer

• Jul 2018 - May 2020

Using my written communication skills to develop clear, concise content for a specified target audience. • Researching and assimilating relevant information; referencing, proofreading and self-editing for clarity and accuracy; working knowledge of search engine optimisation principles. • Identifying and sourcing appropriate graphics to accompany my content, often using Creative Commons. • Communicating with my editor, verbally and in writing; using Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Nextcloud to submit and collaborate on articles.

Features Writer

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

Classroom Teacher/ Learning Mentor & Assessment Lead/ Inclusion Lead (cover)

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

Undertook various teaching and non-teaching roles in a one-form entry primary school in central London: Inclusion Lead (long-term sickness cover, Nov 2016 – July 2017); Learning Mentor and Attendance Lead (July 2017 – Jan 2018); Year 4 Class Teacher (Jan – Aug 2018). • Attended regular TAC meetings involving parents and a range of outside agencies, maintaining confidentiality and building rapport in often sensitive circumstances; wrote minutes and reports based on the outcomes. • Completed EHCP applications using clinical information from a range of outside-agency professionals; updated existing EHC Plans and Pupil Passports, disseminating information as appropriate to parents, teacher as children and ensuring it was accessible to the target audience. • Interpreted results of diagnostic tests and decided on appropriate actions related to both academic and social/ emotional needs; designed and developed bespoke curricula incorporating individual learning strategies to support children with social and emotional development. • Worked with individuals, groups and classes to develop social skills and conflict resolution strategies; collaborated with staff and students to design and implement an improved whole-school behaviour policy. • Managed records of individual and whole-school attendance patterns; liaised with EWO to conduct regular school-based meetings and home visits; wrote termly attendance reports.

Restaurant Management

• Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

• Trained new and existing recruits with a coaching mind-set, giving direction clearly and effectively; led regular team meetings; built authentic relationships with colleagues and customers. • Ensured a high level of customer satisfaction by following service steps, conveying a genuinely open and positive demeanour on shift and scoring consistently highly (>98%) with mystery diners. • Responded to customer queries and complaints verbally and in writing. • Trained new and existing recruits with a coaching mind-set, giving direction clearly and effectively; led regular team meetings; built authentic relationships with colleagues and customers. • Ensured a high level of customer satisfaction by following service steps, conveying a genuinely open and positive demeanour on shift and scoring consistently highly (>98%) with mystery diners. • Responded to customer queries and complaints verbally and in writing.

Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

Taught the final year of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) to 10 - 11 year olds from diverse cultural backgrounds in a Pre K – 12 three-form entry international school in Busan, Republic of Korea. Upper Elementary Co-ordinator (Secondment) and Elementary House Co-ordinator; Netball Club for grades 3 – 9. • Utilised my organisational skills to lead successful residential trips for 40+ students annually to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). While there, this involved round the clock pastoral care while in loco parentis. • Collaborated with team members to develop engaging, relevant and challenging cross-curricular units of work, including ‘The Exhibition’; evaluating the impact of each unit and modifying as appropriate. • Worked with the Elementary Counsellor to offer pastoral care to my students, many of whom were third culture children. • Liaised with the SLT and led training sessions and weekly meetings; managed the budget and supported whole-school decision-making. • Actively participated in various voluntary committees to re-gain IB re-accreditation by identifying the school’s strengths and areas for improvement and gathering evidence to support these assessments.

Classroom Teacher

• Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

Taught Year 6 for three years and Year 4 for my final year in a two-form entry primary school with a diverse intake of children; Maths Co-ordinator and Eco Schools Lead; Ran High 5 and Rounders clubs. Alongside teaching responsibilities, I: • Wrote pitch for the Eco Schools Award to the SLT and, when successful, formed a committee including students, staff and the wider school community resulting in large-scale contributions to the School Development Plan. • As Maths co-ordinator (2009-11) I led development of the whole-school Maths curriculum, incorporating differentiated learning strategies, steps to success and problem solving; led training sessions for parents, teaching assistants and teachers; collaborated with SLT and outside agencies; managed Maths budget. • Multitasking by managing multiple roles and responsibilities while remaining composed and consistently meeting deadlines.

Classroom Teacher

• Sep 2007 - Aug 2008

Completed my NQT year at a one-form entry primary school teaching Year 3. Ran Environmental and Netball clubs. • Utilising my excellent reading comprehension skills to interpret the British National Curriculum and design meaningful learning activities for my class. • Ensured excellent academic progress by effectively teaching and facilitating my students’ learning; utilised ICT in my classroom; provided genuine pastoral care and liaised closely with the SENCo and my mentors Completed my NQT year at a one-form entry primary school teaching Year 3. Ran Environmental and Netball clubs. • Utilising my excellent reading comprehension skills to interpret the British National Curriculum and design meaningful learning activities for my class. • Ensured excellent academic progress by effectively teaching and facilitating my students’ learning; utilised ICT in my classroom; provided genuine pastoral care and liaised closely with the SENCo and my mentors