Pamela Mucci

Passionate, dedicated EYFS Teacher with 20+ years of hands-on experience in early years education. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering a nurturing learning environment. Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of pupils.

Skilled at creating a positive and inclusive environment. Strong knowledge of Early Childhood principles and practices. Talent for facilitating student engagement to empower them as active learners, collaborating with parents/carers to enhance advancement and cultivate self-reliant students.

Committed to providing a child-centred and multi-sensory approach. Proficient in using a variety of teaching methods to enhance classroom engagement and promote a language rich environment using Communication in Print and TEACCH strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that facilitate productive partnerships with all stakeholders.

Adept at leveraging reflective practices to enhance professional growth.

Daily supply - Reeson Education, Protocol Education, Philosophy Education, Create Education

(2026-01)

Career break

(2025-09 - 2026-01)

Supporting my ASD son with transition to special needs college and settling in. Start date delayed due to involvement of appeal to SEND tribunal and corresponding contested consultation/ paperwork with the council. All paperwork completed by myself.

Nursery teacher (Sickness cover) - Loughborough Primary School

(2025-05 - 2025-07)

Planning, observations, teaching and assessments of Nursery children. Creating an engaging and supportive curriculum for a class of children with high support needs using Attention Autism principles, Bucket Time, TEACCH strategies and visual schedules. Developing spoken language skills using songs and rhymes. Providing sensory activities to promote engagement and connections for pupils with severe ASD.

Nursery teacher (Maternity Cover) - Dog Kennel Hill Primary School

(2024-07 - 2025-02)

Conducted Home Visits and Nursery meetings prior to September and settled in the new children. Responsible for whole class planning, observations, teaching and assessment of pupils, with particular focus on pupils with special needs. Underwent Quality of Education inspection and received a glowing report concerning improvements to the indoor and outdoor learning environment and Pupil progress.

Nursery Teacher - Gordonbrock Primary School

(2023-10 - 2024-03)

Conducted detailed observations and assessments to tailor educational plans for nursery pupils, fostering a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors. Engaged in whole class and group teaching, utilising innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Facilitated parent meetings to discuss child progress and development, ensuring clear communication and collaborative partnerships.

• Demonstrated exceptional practice teaching skills at Gordonbrock.
• Adapted teaching methods to support pupils with language delays, incorporating visual prompts and specialised resources to accelerate learning.
• Revitalised the learning spaces, making them more inviting and conducive to child engagement and exploration.
• Managed challenging situations with professionalism, maintaining a clear DBS and upholding child safety and well-being.

Reception/SEN Teacher - Harris Primary Academy, Peckham Park

(2023-09 - 2023-10)

Reception Teacher - Harris Primary Academy, East Dulwich

(2023-02 - 2023-07)

Conducted targeted observations, planning, and assessments for SEN (Special Educational Needs) students in small groups. Provided effective cover for reception, year 1, and year 2 classes during PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time. Managed and maintained a stimulating and age-appropriate learning environment in reception classrooms (indoors and outdoors).

• Increased spoken vocabulary in a student with Down Syndrome through the implementation of the See and Learn programme at Peckham Park.
• Supported several SEN students to access the curriculum by creating personalised workstations, setting achievable goals, and implementing the TEACCH approach at Peckham Park.
• Empowered a pupil at risk of exclusion to successfully integrate into class and access the curriculum by using a targeted Phonics programme and addressing his emotional regulation difficulties.
• Guided Early Career Teachers in adopting best practices.

Nursery Teacher - English Martyrs' Primary School

(2022-09 - 2023-02)

Nursery Teacher - Franciscan Primary School

(2022-03 - 2022-07)

Nursery Teacher - Bessemer Grange Primary School

(2021-04 - 2022-02)

Nursery Teacher - The Puddleduck Nursery

(2018-06 - 2020-03)

Cultivated a child-centred curriculum, incorporating student interests for a seamless learning experience across Nursery, Reception, and Year 1. Led interactive phonics workshops, empowering parents and carers to support early literacy development. Accelerated progress in spoken English vocabulary, emotional regulation, and learning readiness for students.

• Transformed the indoor space into a sensory-rich environment, promoting engagement for learners with special needs.
• Fostered a stimulating and safe environment with learning challenges in mind.
• Provided targeted support for SEN and EAL students, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum.
• Mentored a new Early Career Teacher (ECT), fostering their professional growth and development.
• Delivered engaging whole-class and group instruction, catering to diverse learning styles.
• Increased student engagement with SEN through innovative learning approaches.

EYFS & KS1 Teacher - Athelney Primary School

(1996-09 - 2018-03)

Implemented new observation, planning, and assessment procedures. Developed and introduced new schemes of work and settling in policies as Early Years Lead. Enhancing the EYFS curriculum as Early Years Lead in collaboration with the educational team.

Collaborated with Sure Start professionals to coordinate Speech and Language therapy sessions after organising 'Stay and Play' activities, conducting home visits, and completing baseline assessments. Requested and organised support for Speech and language therapy.

• Specialised in creating and delivering Phonics groups and intervention sessions to support language development.
• Gained proficiency in teaching an infant class within the Autistic Resource base, employing tailored educational strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Received a distinction in a 10-day 'Effective teaching in the Early years' course, applying new methodologies to drive curriculum improvements.
• Raised child attainment in spoken and written language across Nursery, Reception, Year 1, and 2, with a marked increase in Phonics scores.
• Played a pivotal role as Humanities/Geography coordinator, contributing to the broader educational framework.
• Provided targeted support as a Reading Recovery and Intervention teacher, addressing individual student challenges.
• Mentored PGCE students at Athelney Primary school.

Nursery Teacher - Alderwood Primary School

(1996-04 - 1996-07)

Career break - HMV record store

(1990-01 - 1990-07)

Master of Science - Child Development, PGCE Primary 3 – 12, (Early Years & Humanities Specialism) - Institute of Education, University of London, UK

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology - London Metropolitan University

BSc - Social Science - London Southbank University (1989-09 - 1989-07)