Rachel

My Summary

My Experience

Current
Part-time Teaching Assistant (1-to-1)
This role is enabling me to gain more specialist knowledge about ADHD, mental health, emotional regulation and their effects on learning. I spend the mornings minimising several barriers to learning experienced by a child aged 9. This involves building up a good relationship, adapting class activities and using their interests to engage them in level-appropriate tasks. I also supervise them during unstructured times eg. Break times to support them to engage positively with their peers. I also run small group interventions in maths and English to children who are working below age related expectations.

Private Tutor (2023-2024)
Specialising in supporting children with SEND. References available on request.

2022 - 2023
Nursery Practitioner (3 months)
Deputy Manager of Pre-school
As early years education has been a passion of mine since studying for a degree in Primary Education I took some time out of primary school teaching to work in a day nursery for children from 3 months to age 5. I then progressed to Deputy Manager of a Preschool.

2018 - 2022
Primary School Teacher - Well-being Lead
Primary school teacher and leader of well-being. I have been teaching in KS2 but have also engaged with lower school when covering for colleagues, taking assemblies and after school clubs. It is a job with a heavy work load and long hours but extremely rewarding. I have taught classes of up to 34 and have experience with a range of special educational needs including: ASD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, mental health illnesses and sensory processing difficulties. The school is lucky to have a forest school area, pond , large playing fields and sports halls. I have used these facilities to ensure the best educational experience for my pupils.

2009 - 2019
Dance and PE Coach
Freelance dance and PE coach, teaching dance, cheerleading and gymnastics to children from 3 - 16 years. I taught in both the public and private sectors. I ran my own children's entertainer business, taking a break to complete a degree.

2012-2013
Nanny
As well as working part-time as a dance teacher I worked as a nanny on a temporary contract. I looked after 4 children from 9 months to 4 years. We enjoyed messy play, going to playgroups and lots of outdoor activities including mud kitchens, local parks and train spotting!

2008-2012
Learning Mentor
I worked as a learning mentor a an all girls secondary school. My role involves assisting teachers in various departments to prepare resources and manage behaviour. I also supported children with special educational needs to access the curriculum or work in small, intervention groups.

My Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status gained in 2019

BA (Hons) in Primary Education - 1st Class gained in 2018
This included units on child development and child psychology.

CPD and other professional qualifications undertaken, relevant to Childcare/Tutoring role:

Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Training (Feb 2023)

Prevent Duty Training (April 2023)

Paediatric First Aid Certificate (Jan 2023)

Senior Mental Health Lead Training (primary) - currently working towards

Annual safeguarding training since 2019

Epi-pen training - 2021

Dancing in the curriculum Level 1 certificate gained 2021

Phonics training: Read, Write Inc.; Letters and Sounds, Monster Phonics, Jolly Phonics

My Availability

The table gives a rough idea but details can be discussed.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
• Tutoring from £30.00 per hour

£12 - £30