Gray Turner-Uttley
Liverpool ,Merseyside
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong foundation in teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Proficient in adaptive teaching, behavioural management techniques, and fostering confidence through one-to-one support and mixed-ability teaching. Skilled in utilising educational technology and virtual learning tools to enhance classroom engagement while maintaining a structured and organised environment. Committed to inspiring creativity and empathy, with a deep understanding of the national curriculum and a focus on inclusive education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Primary supply teacher
School Improvement Liverpool
Liverpool
02.2025 - Current
- Assessed individual learning needs, tailoring instruction accordingly for better results.
- Developed varied assessment methods, ensuring comprehensive understanding of subjects taught.
- Adapted quickly to different year groups and classrooms, ensuring minimal disruption to students' learning experience.
- Supported special needs students in their learning journey, promoting inclusivity within the classroom.
- Assisted in the development of children's social skills through group activities and playtime supervision.
- Collaborated closely with other staff members to create seamless teaching environment, improving overall school performance.
- Provided personalised support for students facing academic challenges.
- Built rapport with students to provide top-quality instruction.
- Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
- Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
Trainee Teacher
Fairfield Primary School
Widnes
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Ensured the safety and well-being of students with regular risk assessments.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain discipline and focus.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching strategies.
- Demonstrated patience whilst addressing behavioural issues among students.
- Delivered lessons according to school curriculum guidelines; ensured consistency in teaching standards across all classrooms.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Implemented innovative techniques for better comprehension of difficult topics.
- Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
- Taught the class full time after the class teacher had to leave school due to bereavement
- Taught a year two class in a three-form entry with a range of abilities, EAL children and SEND pupils
- Deployed a TA (when available) to work with groups of children and complete individual education targets and interventions in various areas.
- Attended staff training
- Attended broader school events as a staff member and got involved in community events.
Trainee Teacher
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
St Helens
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Whilst at the school, I have taught, provided group support and had my own intervention groups to lead
- Taught whole class in a number of subjects and adapted for the needs of learners of varying abilities and SEND conditions
- Took responsibility for own phonics group several times a week
- Planning lessons in the view of providing a 'SEND first' approach
- Getting to award children the 'over and above' award in assemblies and contribute to school assemblies
- Noticing children that showed signs of dyslexia and referred them for support to the SEND co and Dyslexia support team in the school
- Planning multiple subjects without the support of schemes and provided resources
- Demonstrated patience whilst addressing behavioural issues among students.
- Worked closely with special needs students to provide individual attention and support specifically those with global developmental delay and autism.
- Set up class room displays to increase visual engagement with key topics especially taking care to help those with SEND specifically. Specifically making them non invasive and for key information that students were required to know.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
Trainee Teacher
Middlefield Community Primary School
Speke, Liverpool
03.2024 - 03.2024
- I was placed at Middlefield as a student teacher for a few weeks after completing my placement at Trinity CoE before my next placement.
- I provided whole class support in both year one classes at a two form entry school as well as group work with children.
- Whilst at the school I went on a number of trips with both classes and provided support to individuals during intervention work.
Trainee Teacher
Trinity CoE Primary School
Skelmersdale
09.2023 - 02.2024
- This school had been my first class as a student teacher during my PGCE based in a year one class in a single form entry school.
- During this time, I taught the whole class, taught groups, including interventions and provided one-to-one support when needed
- Teaching a year one class of varying abilities and needs, including SEND and EAL. Including ASD, ADHD, a visually impaired child and children who spoke several different languages before English at a young age.
- Teaching the whole class the national curriculum
- Provide one-to-one support to support pupils across the subjects
- Took interventions with those that needed them and small group teaching
- Planned and completed IEP work and interventions for SEND children
- Had own phonics intervention group several times a week
- Stayed after school to help out with events and school productions
Education
GCSE's - 7 GCSE's at grade 4 and above
Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield 09.2013 - 07.2018
A Levels - A Levels in English Literature, Media Studies and Photography at grade C
Pontefract New College
Pontefract 09.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2020 - 07.2023
PGCE 5-11 with QTS - Primary Education Years 5-11
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2023 - 01.2025
Skills
- Adaptive teaching
- Mental Health first aid trained
- Taught in KS1 KS2
- Teaching Phonics to SEND
- Able to inspire confidence
- Organisation in the classroom
- Behavioural management stratagems
- National curriculum understanding
- SEN teaching strategies
- Educational technology use
- One-To-One support methods
- Mixed ability teaching
- Modelling and scaffolding
- Patience and empathy
- Artistic creativity
- Virtual learning tools
Accomplishments
Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.
Undertaken additional educational training days as a student teacher on SEND, Art & Design, employment, behaviour, safeguarding, Forest Schools and trips planning/being an educational visits co-ordinator.
Timeline
Primary supply teacher
School Improvement Liverpool
02.2025 - Current
Trainee Teacher
Fairfield Primary School
11.2024 - 01.2025
Trainee Teacher
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
04.2024 - 06.2024
Trainee Teacher
Middlefield Community Primary School
03.2024 - 03.2024
PGCE 5-11 with QTS - Primary Education Years 5-11
Edge Hill University
09.2023 - 01.2025
Trainee Teacher
Trinity CoE Primary School
09.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Edge Hill University
09.2020 - 07.2023
A Levels - A Levels in English Literature, Media Studies and Photography at grade C
Pontefract New College
09.2018 - 07.2020
GCSE's - 7 GCSE's at grade 4 and above
Kettlethorpe High School
09.2013 - 07.2018
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