Melissa Naylor
Primary School Teacher
Dubai
Summary
Passionate, skillful Primary School Teacher with 3 years experience with a structured and organised approach to classroom development. I have carefully analysed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Primary School Teacher
PACE British School
Sharjah
08.2021 - Current
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
Student Teacher
Longmoor Community Primary School
Liverpool
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
Student Teacher
St Marie’s Catholic Primary School
Liverpool
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Re-Engage North West
Liverpool
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Supported and assisted children with SEND needs to gain the best support in order to pass their GCSEs, ensuring that my students gained a place in college.
- Delivered both one-to-one support and small group sessions to ensure the children progress in their learning.
- Supervised and challenged children when taking part in gym sessions to ensure they are performing to the best of their ability.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
- Utilized computers and audio-visual aids such as flashcards, print materials and multimedia to supplement presentations.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Fee Earner
Emerald Law Solicitors
Liverpool
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Developed online, client-facing and internal resources and collated resource content.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Therapy Assistant Volunteer
ACT Inclusion
Liverpool
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Student Volunteer
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Liverpool
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Primary Education (5-11)
Liverpool Hope University
United Kingdom 09.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Liverpool John Moore’s University
United Kingdom 05.2015 - 05.2018
A-Level And BTEC - Health And Social Care, Psychology
Holly Lodge Sixth Form
United Kingdom 05.2013 - 05.2015
GCSE - Including English And Math
Holly Lodge Girls College
United Kingdom 09.2008 - 05.2013
Skills
Differentiated instruction
undefinedTimeline
Primary School Teacher
PACE British School
08.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Longmoor Community Primary School
03.2021 - 07.2021
Student Teacher
St Marie’s Catholic Primary School
11.2020 - 01.2021
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Primary Education (5-11)
Liverpool Hope University
09.2020 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Re-Engage North West
02.2020 - 09.2020
Fee Earner
Emerald Law Solicitors
05.2018 - 02.2020
Therapy Assistant Volunteer
ACT Inclusion
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Liverpool John Moore’s University
05.2015 - 05.2018
Student Volunteer
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
12.2014 - 03.2015
A-Level And BTEC - Health And Social Care, Psychology
Holly Lodge Sixth Form
05.2013 - 05.2015
GCSE - Including English And Math
Holly Lodge Girls College
09.2008 - 05.2013
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