I am a qualified teacher of all ages and abilities, specialising in teaching learners with additional needs.

I have sound knowledge of Education methods, approaches and assessments, P-scales, and Milestones. I like to keep up to date with educational developments and find that what I learn through CPD makes more sense when I can put it into practice regularly in lessons. I attend any CPD courses to keep up to date with initiatives. My hours spent in the classroom allow me to meet teachers and other school staff, and I can offer a lot from sharing practice and ideas. The courses that I have attended have given me a range of ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding that I am looking forward to sharing with colleagues and learners. Being confident and competent in delivering classes of both a practical and theoretical nature which are graded outstanding or consistently good by observations. I can offer to prepare and deliver lectures, lessons, and other associated learning materials in a professional manner. I am confident in my planning and preparing of lesson plans and Scheme of Work as required this also includes any uploading and supporting of VLE. Within the role of teaching practitioner, I prepare and mark all assessments, projects, and examinations as and when necessary. This includes assessing learner work against any awarding bodies criteria. I always use SMART targets when preparing course content and learner targets in support of their ILP. I actively support the tutorial system to enhance the learning, achievement, success, , my expectations are set high paying particular attention to continuity of excellent teaching methods. Achievements of several groups of my past students, have resulted in the presentation of The Princes Trust Award. I can provide a secure and in-depth knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a reflective practitioner and what I can offer employers and those I teach. As a person and as a professional I am flexible, and I can adapt to innovative ideas. I am open to new experiences and believe that I am confident at trying new things. I have a positive outlook and always make lessons relevant and purposeful thus ensuring retention of students. My experience is working with year groups throughout all Key Stages right through to Non-compulsory Further and Adult Education. I have developed and created engaging lessons to integrate these students onto their