Experience

St Peter's School

• Spain
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Phonics and Literacy leader

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  **Training Experience:**- Developed and implemented successful curriculum content for multiple grade levels, leading to increased student achievement and engagement.- Delivered professional development training for teachers on various topics, including critical and visual literacy, neuroscience in the classroom, differentiated instruction, and phonics.- Collaborated with school administrators and curriculum teams to design and implement effective teacher training programs.- Determined training needs by collaborating with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and the leadership team.- Led workshops and presentations for school stakeholders.**Teaching Approach and Skills:**- Utilised diverse teaching methods to cater to the needs of different learners.- Evaluated training effectiveness and made adjustments for improved outcomes.- Mentored new teachers, offering ongoing support and coaching.- Demonstrated expertise in incorporating technology trends like blockchain and AI into classroom teaching. Show less

• Class teacher - Foundation 5 and KS1 Co-ordinator

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  **Support and Organizational Leadership:**- Supported Key Stage 1 staff with planning and assessment, promoting organizational consistency across Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.- Implemented effective academic procedures, overseeing curriculum, staff timetables, grades, and student data.**Phonics Program and Staff Development:**- Managed Read Write Inc Phonics Programme: trained teachers, assigned students to groups, tracked progress.- Provided whole-school staff training sessions and development, including critical and visual literacy programs.- Collaborated with local universities on language-related research programs and conducted webinars for parents.**Enrichment and Learning Support:**- Organized extracurricular activities department-wide, enhancing students' learning experiences.- Addressed individual learning needs of children with special education needs and mentored new teachers.- Monitored teaching, learning environments, and children's literacy and math interventions.**Parent Engagement and Workshops:**- Provided parent workshops and webinars, fostering collaboration between school and families. Show less



St Michaels C Of E Primary Academy

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Head Teacher and Curriculum Leader

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  I had the responsibility for raising attainment in reading across the school. I implemented new reading programmes for both KS1 and KS2. These programmes enabled children to develop key strategies, which deepened their understanding of texts while instilling good reading routines and increasing the children´s enjoyment of reading. **Leadership and Staff Development** - Facilitated teacher professional development meetings, and mentored NQTs and student teachers. - Reported to school Governors and utilised data for improvement. - Contributed to school self-evaluation and development planning - Led assemblies, parent events, after-school clubs, and interventions. **Teaching** - Planned and delivered National Curriculum-aligned lessons with clear targets for prior attainment building. - Supported individual learning needs of children with SEND, ensuring consistent high-quality teaching. - Worked with challenging pupils, in particular those with autism and behavioural difficulties. - Collaborated with class teachers for targeted literacy and numeracy interventions. - Conducted formal literacy assessments, evaluated learning environments, and children's book selections. - Wider school responsibilities include: Leading assemblies, parent coffee mornings, parent evenings, arranging whole school science week, World Book Day, Poetry Week, SATs preparation parent meetings, after school clubs and interventions. Show less



St John of Jerusalem C of E Primary School

• Hackney, England, United Kingdom

• Year 1 Class Teacher, Science Curriculum leader

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  - Planned and delivered lessons aligned with the National Curriculum, setting clear targets for building on prior attainment. - Successfully implemented an engaging new science curriculum -Led the training and professional development of teachers for effective curriculum implementation. (whole school) - Planning and preparing and mapping a curriculum with breadth and balance. - Providing parent workshops. - Incorporated science into cross-subject projects for a well-rounded education. - Cultivated students' curiosity and excitement for scientific exploration. - Collaborated with colleagues to continually improve the curriculum. - Designed and delivered lessons tailored to the needs of students with special educational requirements. - Worked effectively with challenging pupils, including those with autism and behavioural challenges. Show less



Thomas Fairchild Community School

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Year 2 teacher and EYFS and KS1 Maths Curriculum leader

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2015

  - Assessed as an Outstanding teacher with Ofsted **Teaching and Student Support:** - Differentiated curriculum to effectively cater to the needs of diverse learners, including those with autism and behavioral challenges. - Facilitated daily meaningful learning experiences for students. **Family and Community Engagement:** - Maintained positive and constructive communication with parents and family members of students. **Leadership and Collaboration:** - Co-ordinated the maths curriculum across the EYFS and KS1 - Implemented a new math’s calculation policy and introduced concrete maths resources - Utilised data to track and document the impact of a whole school calculation policy. - Shared findings with staff during INSETs and training days. - Regularly met with SLT to provide updates and feedback. - Engaged with other Maths Leads in the same educational borough to exchange best practices. Show less



Highbury Fields School

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning guide - Special educational needs

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

  Mentored students at GCSE level for English and Science, including working with children in care, children who had special educational needs and children with behavioural problems. Nature of role meant the young adults had not responded to learning inside the classroom and thus it was important to build strong friendly but professional relationships. Mentored students at GCSE level for English and Science, including working with children in care, children who had special educational needs and children with behavioural problems. Nature of role meant the young adults had not responded to learning inside the classroom and thus it was important to build strong friendly but professional relationships.