EYFS Teacher
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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)
(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.
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).
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.
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.
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)