Temidayo Bello

Enthusiastic and compassionate education support professional with hands-on experience assisting Year 1 and Year 2 pupils in literacy development, phonics, and classroom engagement. Skilled in delivering one-to-one and small-group reading support, encouraging positive behaviour, and helping create a safe, organised, and stimulating learning environment. Passionate about supporting children's academic progress, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

School Reader - Thomas Willingale School - Loughton

(2024-01)

• Provide one-to-one reading support to Year 1 and 2 pupils, helping improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
• Maintain accurate reading records, including progress notes, book levels, and positive reinforcement comments.
• Support classroom routines by preparing learning materials, organising reading areas, and assisting with group activities.
• Improved pupils' pronunciation and decoding skills for challenging words (e.g., "Meanwhile", "Although", "Sophisticated").
• Work closely with teachers to ensure pupils attend scheduled reading sessions and meet literacy targets.
• Encourage positive behaviour through praise, engagement strategies, and calm guidance.
• Assist with creative and hands-on classroom tasks to promote an inclusive and enjoyable learning environment.

BA (Hons) - Fine Art with Foundation Year - University of East London (2021)