Personal Statement

As I am working towards my primary QTS through the PGCE programme at Edge Hill University my experience at officially teaching a full class is limited, however my overall experience of schools and their different ways of working dates to 6 years since leaving school. I have been aspiring to teach for as long as I can remember, my passion, drive and complete commitment to the profession is something I show in the classroom. I have a strong understanding of mental health due to my own experiences. especially now with the covid-19 pandemic and how children will have been out of school for several months and why it may be vital for children to have the opportunity to talk. I am determined to have a successful career in the classroom and beyond and I hope any school that opts to give me an opportunity will have employed a passionate and inspirational practitioner who wants to improve children's learning as well as developing other traits of a good person.

Qualifcations

· GCSE: Maths- C English Language- C English Literature- A Science- B History- C Level 2 NVQ in hospitality and catering

· Further qualifications- Triple distinction BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

· Higher Education- First Class Ba (Hons) Degree in Teaching, Learning and Child Development

Work and wider relevant experiences

• (June 2014- August 2015) Asda Grocery department.

Grocery Replenishment to ensure stock is available to customers. Working as part of a team to ensure customer satisfaction and meeting high demands at times such as Christmas. Team meetings and voicing my opinion to how the store should look for things like offers and promotions.

• (September 2016- June 2017) Student academic mentor.

I worked as a second year student in my undergraduate degree supporting 1st year students on my course with academic study, writing and assignments and offering advice for places to find reading and using the universities resources. I was also contactable for any questions outside designated tutorial times if they needed any assistance.

• (July 2017- August 2017) Windermere International Summer School

Kids club centre manager children aged (4-10), creating activities for children and arranging excursions, creating risk-assessments, safeguarding issues. Worked with international pupils as well as local children, management down to myself, working with a budget to create a fun and valued experience for children in the summer holidays.

• (July 2018- August 2018) Windermere International Summer School

Senior activity leader, leading activities and excursions for international children from countries such as Spain, Norway, France, China, Saudi Arabia etc. Creating activity lists, arranging large groups of children as well as leading houses of children. Safeguarding and safety related responsibilities and night boarding to make sure children were safe. Promoting the teaching of English.

• (February 2019- July 2019) CER Education agency

Teaching assistant cover in various schools, special schools included in a behavioural institute for children with attachment issues and victims of abuse. Working as and when schools required staff to cover, wealth of age ranges as well as one to one job requirements.

Professional Practice Phase One

St Johns C of E Primary School Burscough November 2019 – February 2020

Brief Summary of Experience : Worked in a year 2 class of 24 children. My class teacher was the schools deputy headteacher. My experience was well-rounded where I taught a variety of different subjects to build my confidence in the classroom. I have attended and managed a stall at the Christmas fayre, liaised with wider agencies such as sports partnership to help with their lessons. During the Christmas period I helped in the church service for the infant’s nativity, helping children remember their roles and responsibilities. I also attended celebration assemblies, having an input within the ‘worker of the week’.

Days in School: 58

Professional Practice Phase Two

Eccleston Mere Primary School March 2020

Brief Summary of Experience :

As this was a short few days there is not much I can say. I supported the class teacher and children around the class, sometimes in a one to one capacity. I held discussions about future learning topics and started to plan for what I was going to teach. The schools then closed.

Days in School: 5

Enhancement Experiences

• CPD looking at managing the 'tricky' classroom with Lisa Miller.

Anyone who knows me well will know my love for football and Celtic football club. I try to get up to Glasgow as often as I can to watch a game. I'd love to get involved in football at school to help the next generation of grass-roots football.