Charlotte Holt

Play Therapist + Wellbeing Counsellor - Bangkok Prep International School - Bangkok

(2023-12)

Provide person-centred, child-led counselling and play therapy through a holistic, developmentally appropriate approach.
Use a range of therapeutic techniques, including sand tray, creative arts, therapeutic storytelling, puppetry and role-play.
Create safe, trusting and confidential therapeutic environments that support emotional expression, regulation and resilience.
Maintain accurate clinical records, monitor therapeutic progress and manage caseloads in line with professional standards.
Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, safeguarding teams, families and external professionals to provide coordinated, holistic support.
Adapt therapeutic practice with cultural sensitivity to meet the needs of children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Work ethically and safely in accordance with PTUK, BACP, safeguarding, confidentiality and data-protection requirements.
Design and deliver wellbeing workshops and psychoeducational sessions for pupils, parents and staff.
Draw on 14+ years of teaching experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to understand children's developmental, emotional and educational needs within the school environment.

Y1 Teacher / Humanities Lead - Shrewsbury International School - Bangkok

(2022-08 - 2023-12)

Form teacher with pastoral responsibility for 22 children teaching English, Maths, Topic, PSHE, computing

Planning and delivering engaging lessons linked to the global goals, incorporating service projects and adapted to suit the needs of EAL, Able and Talented and neurodivergent learners.

KS2 Teacher / Year Team Leader / Teaching Assistant Coordinator - Shrewsbury International School - Bangkok

(2018-08 - 2022-08)

Year 3 Year Team Leader - Supported student wellbeing, fostering confidence and engagement.
Collaborated with staff and families to improve attendance and reduce barriers to learning.
Promoted an inclusive, resilient year-group culture focused on empathy and self esteem.
Coordinating team of 6 teachers, EAL specialist and 5 TAs.
Leading team meetings, ensuring curriculum coverage
Engaging lesson planning, staff wellbeing, performance management, assessment and CPD.
Disseminating information, monitoring progress, communicating with SMT.
Year 5 Form Teacher - Pastoral responsibility for 24 students
Teaching English, Maths, Topic, PSHE, computing
Summative and formative assessment
Planning engaging lessons adapted to suit varied needs

Year 5 Form Teacher, English Coordinator - Gate House School London - London

(2016-09 - 2018-08)

Managing English team, writing policies, planning bespoke schemes of work and assessment
Delivering well planned, differentiated and engaging lessons for children of all abilities, including EAL and SEN (autism, ADHD, ADD, social and emotional needs)
Positive classroom management
Analysing assessment data to inform planning and ensure progress
Attending meetings and courses for CPD
Involvement in extracurricular activities (hockey)
Open lines of communication between colleagues and parents
Exam preparation

Year 3 form tutor, teacher of English, Maths, History, Games and P.E - Brentwood Preparatory School - Essex

(2013-09 - 2016-08)

Gifted and Talented teacher in Early Years / Y1
Head of history, managing staff, CPD for all staff, work scrutiny and improvement
Planning and implementing the new history curriculum
Head of House (pastoral care)
Delivering well planned and engaging lessons
Positive behaviour management
Using assessment data to inform planning and ensure progress
Following school policy and procedure to ensure consistency
Attending meetings and courses for CPD
Involvement in extracurricular activities (hockey, football, rounders, Maths club)
Open lines of communication between colleagues and parents

NQT - Elm Park Primary School

(2012-09 - 2013-08)

GTP - Suttons Primary School

(2011-09 - 2012-07)

Childhood Immunisation Team - Department of Health

(2009-09 - 2011-07)

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