LAURA CROFT
Port Erin,Isle of Man
Summary
Passionate Primary School Teacher with more than 10 years of experience in developing and implementing diverse and creative curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, self-esteem and responsibility.
Experienced educator with focus on primary school teaching and fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and managing classroom dynamics to enhance student learning. Committed to promoting academic growth and social development through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Class teacher
Ballasalla Primary School
Isle of Man
09.2024 - Current
- Offered emotional support for students dealing with personal challenges or difficulties.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Class Teacher
Onchan Primary School
Onchan, Isle of Man
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Participated actively in staff development training programmes and workshops.
- Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining strong classroom discipline.
- Offered emotional support for students dealing with personal challenges or difficulties.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Assisted in organising school trips, providing pupils with enriching experiences outside the classroom.
Assistant Headteacher/SENCO/DSL
Springfield Primary School
Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Managed performance of 5 teachers, including TLR leaders, through phase leadership role. This continued within role as Assistant Headteacher managing performance of all TAs.
- Worked closely with Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to build and implement effective Safeguarding and SEND policies, leading to a strong quality assurance of provision in place.
- Improved quality of phonics provision through implemented the Read, Write, Inc scheme, leading to an increase of 18% in phonics outcomes.
- Tackled attendance issues through a widening of pastoral support, leading to an improvement in attendance by 3% with a noticeable increase within Pupil premium and SEND attendance.
- Managed School Improvement Plan using pastoral expertise to achieve a better standard of quality first teaching across the school.
- Promoted inclusive culture, exemplary behaviour and high attendance rates through pastoral provision and strong parental partnerships.
- Provided targeted support within SEND provision through partnerships with outside agencies, resulting in an increase in skilled support offered within the school.
- Oversaw successful delivery of phonics interventions, Speech and Language interventions and specific ASD interventions (attention bucket/Lego therapy) across the school.
- Monitored, evaluated and improved quality of teaching in phonics through fortnightly learning walks which enable a bespoke CPD to take place.
- Collaborated with Head Teacher to drive continuous curriculum improvement, achieving significant enhancement in baseline achievement annually.
- Maintained positive learning environments through effective behaviour management for optimised student performance.
- Trained, mentored and motivated teachers to consistently meet and exceed school learning standards.
- Attended meetings with governors to deliver progress updates on school success including regular Safeguarding updates.
- Provided thorough safeguarding to students through Pastoral provision and assemblies for continued dedication to student wellbeing.
- Increased school attendance by 3% by establishing action plans that encouraged and boosted parental involvement.
- Developed and updated school curriculum to consistently meet national expectations.
- Aided educational and emotional development through thrive based support, developing student confidence and abilities for wider benefit.
- Sought a Child Welfare Practitioner to identify at-risk learners, providing intervention to help underachieving learners in achieving success.
- Managed challenging student behaviour, applying consistent and fair discipline methods to ensure positive outcome.
- Supported teaching staff in implementing specific ASD strategies for positive improvements with support from wider agencies.
- Modelled excellent teaching standards when delivering classes.
Primary Teacher
Coundon Primary School
Coventry, Coventry
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress and attainment to ensure education goals were consistently met.
- Created welcoming, positive classroom environments, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
- Achieved exceptional student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
- Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
- Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
- Organised classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Ensured students received feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive environments.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Primary School Teacher/Science Lead
St Mary of the Angels
London, Westbourne park
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Differentiated lesson delivery and class assessments to needs of various abilities, learning styles and educational needs.
- Strengthened class management techniques to elevate student behaviour, improving focus and engagement.
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
- Kept classrooms clean, organised and safe for students, teaching staff and visitors.
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
- Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress and attainment to ensure education goals were consistently met.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies and educational trends by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Planned and implemented engaging teaching programmes across varied subject areas, including science and maths.
- Created welcoming, positive classroom environments, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Edge hill university
Diploma of Higher Education - Childcare and education
Isle of Man College
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy
Isle of Man College
GCSE - undefined
Castle Rushen High School
Skills
- Strategic planning and development
- Assessment and reporting management
- Leading by example
- Senior leadership
- Whole-school approach
- Student welfare and safeguarding
- EHC Plan processes
- SEND Code of Practice
- Curriculum management
- Pastoral care
- Parental engagement and involvement
- Behaviour management
- School leadership
- Adaptive learning
- Inclusive education strategies
- Inspiring leadership style
- Highly motivated
- Effective communicator
- Managerial abilities
- Strategic educational management
- Ofsted knowledge
Timeline
Class teacher
Ballasalla Primary School
09.2024 - Current
Class Teacher
Onchan Primary School
05.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Headteacher/SENCO/DSL
Springfield Primary School
09.2018 - 04.2022
Primary Teacher
Coundon Primary School
09.2017 - 09.2018
Primary School Teacher/Science Lead
St Mary of the Angels
09.2015 - 09.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Childcare and education
Isle of Man College
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy
Isle of Man College
GCSE - undefined
Castle Rushen High School
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Edge hill university
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