Developed students' interests, abilities and co-ordination by way of creative activities., Tested and evaluated students for individual progress in written and oral work., Prepared and presented subject matter for each class., Prepared and administering assignments, projects and exams., Discussed with students and parents, their progress and any problems., Encouraged parents to be actively involved in many areas of school life whilst developing close working relationships an active PTA., Liaised with counselors and senior teachers in regard to problems students., Participated in staff meetings, conferences and educational workshops., Participated in out of school activities for students., Gained experience of teaching children with English as a second language., Acted as Pastoral Assistant and took some responsibility for whole school issues, such as reports, parents’ evenings, work experience and pastoral care, including tutoring, school trips, and field courses., Researched and wrote supporting documents for parents including a Beginning School Booklet containing curriculum overviews and information to assist parents in preparing their child for school, Published reports., Managed whole reports / assessment procedure including, target setting and bench marking., Organized staff and parents’ evenings and homework club for students., Improved service delivery after encouraging positive feedback., Worked a full teaching timetable as well as planning and delivering cross curriculum out-of-school activities and residential experiences., Wrote schemes of work on quality, safety, a departmental development plan and a handbook., Compiled classroom displays., Delivered theme days, extended reading, writing and science weeks., Implemented reward schemes such as the gold star charts and stickers along with achievement certificates, Gained good listening, counseling and advocacy skills., Ran parent information evenings., Developed the ability to be a good teacher anywhere that can think on my feet, and be very well prepared., Encountered every type of pupil and managed to teach them well.