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Information About Melanie:

Personal Description:

I have a range of experience working with children and consider myself to have a compassionate, approachable and friendly personality. I began my teaching career as a Classroom Assistant working in a secondary school in the Learning Support Department. The school is located in a disadvantaged area. I gained beneficial experience working with children who have difficulties with both their learning and their behaviour. Following that I worked as a Group Leader for an activities camp. I prepared fun and stimulating activities for children aged 5-14. I was asked to return as Camp Director the following year due to my enthusiasm for the company and my ability to organise large groups of children and adults while maintaining a positive manner. My probation year was spent in an inner city school that has a high population of children with English as an Additional Language. The school shares a building with a Bilingual Support Unit and a nurture class to support children that have Social, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties. Being heavily involved with both areas of support due to the make up of my class has provided me with strategies to deal positively with behavioural problems and an understanding of how to teach bilingual children.

Teaching Experience:

I was responsible for a composite Primary 5/4 class of 22 pupils. There is a diverse range of Additional Support Needs within the class. I planned and implemented programmes of work to cater for these needs and create individualised learning plans to support identified pupils. I also covered other stages throughout the school from P1- P7 on a weekly basis.
I contributed to the development of the school through the school improvement plan. I was given responsibilities and meet with staff on regular occasions to discuss school matters, school policies and school or curriculum development. I was involved in the ICT development working party.
I actively involve children in their learning. I share learning intentions and success criteria using WALT/WILF to ensure pupils understand what is expected of them. I use a visual timetable and personal learning plans of work to support the children in the class that are EAL or have Additional Support Needs.
I have high and achievable expectations of children both in learning and behaviour in line with school policies. I use positive language to praise both in classroom activities and in correction of pupils work and create regular opportunities for pupils to experience success

Tutoring Approach:

As a supply teacher I have had experience of working in all stages throughout a primary school. I have experienced a range of different teaching styles and can adapt my teaching style to suit each environment. I have a calm and approachable manner and understand the importance of developing programmes of work that suit each individual learners strengths and abilities while making learning interactive and fun.

Qualifications:

• PGDE Primary Education

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes