Alexander Vallone

Experience

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  Christchurch Junior school

  Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Teacher

  Worked in a four-form entry primary school in year 6 where the pupils were of mixed social economic status. My targets for this placement were focused on the development of my initial teaching skills, to gain understanding of how to achieve the expectations of the school in order to promote pupil progress. My responsibilities involved: • Teaching a sequence of mathematics lessons to pupils working at Level 6 in preparation for their SATs.• Being a member of staff responsible for a small group of pupils (8) on a school trip.• Coaching the Key Stage 2 football teams weekly after school for the duration of placement. Show less

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  Redwood campus, South Camberley Primary School

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  Mathematics Teacher

  One week placement at this school specifically to tutor Year 6 Level 6 mathematics students to ensure they are fully prepared before SATs in May. All students tutored achieved Level 6.

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  Farleigh School

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  School Teacher

  Practising my skills as an leader in Religious Education by working in a range of classes both in Key Stage 1 and 2.

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  Tall Trees Campus - South Camberley Primary School

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  School Teacher

  Worked in a two-form entry primary school in year 1. My targets for this placement were focused on gaining evidence towards Teaching Standards 3 (subject knowledge) and 4 (planning). My responsibilities involved: • Planning and delivering sequences of lessons independently in a range of core and wider curriculum subjects. • Developing proficiency in strategies to adapt learning intentions to suit the differentiating needs of the pupils, specifically to teach phonics and promote mastery in mathematics.• Partaking and contributing in staff meetings and training days to continue my own professional development as well as build a professional network with my colleagues. Show less

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  University of Latvia

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Researcher

  Completing research in UK to then present my results at a research conference at the University of Latvia to other education professionals.

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  The Lennox Centre - Hampshire Primary Behaviour Services

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  School Teacher

  Worked in a mixed Key Stage 1 class of pupils aged 5-7 who had all been removed from mainstream education due to their behaviour. My responsibilities involved: • Adapting strategies used to manage behaviour.• Advising teachers and parents in outreach schemes to help transition pupils back into mainstream education.• Delivering both the National Curriculum and The Six Strands behaviour curriculum upheld by Hampshire Behaviour Services.

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  University of Winchester

  Nov 2017 - Sept 2018

  Currently working alongside senior lecturer researching the uses of coaching and mentoring as pedagogical tools for the classroom, as well as the professional development of trainee teachers. Presented research to 30-40 senior tutors on whether the skills to mentor and coach can be used as pedagogical tools in the classroom.

  • Researcher

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Researcher

    Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
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  LVS Ascot

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2020

  Infant and Junior School Teacher

  My responsibilities involved:- Year 6 Teacher- Subject Coordinator for Religious Education and Philosophy for the Infant and Junior school.- Teaching Year 2 twice a week Computing and Religious Education.- Managing weekly sports fixtures for Year 5 and 6 officiating hockey and football.- Delivering three weekly enrichment activities to Upper and Lower Key Stage 2: Pre-Duke of Edinburgh, Leader-box and German (2018-2020).- Delivering two extra-curricular clubs: Hockey for Years 3-4, and Years 5-6. Show less

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  The English Academy, Kuwait

  Aug 2023 - now

  Currently working in a mainstream independently funded all-through British school in Kuwait, teaching Year 3. Previously taught 2 years in Year 6 and 1 year in Year 5.

  • Primary School Teacher

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Early Career Framework Induction Tutor

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Head of Primary Mathematics

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Head of House

    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024