Joan Palmer
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with a strong commitment to excellence and personal achievement. Highly motivated and organized, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Strong interpersonal skills foster positive relationships and enhance team dynamics. Passionate about creating a productive and enjoyable work environment.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher – Year 2
Arenas International School
Costa Teguise
03.2024 - Current
- Teaching year 2, British Curriculum. KS1 English, Maths, Science, Art, ICT PE, Topic and other activities on a full time basis.
- Doing children’s assessments, planning lessons, online homework using Google Classroom.
- Speaking and coordinating with, head of studies and other teaching staff.
- Coordinating with parents and discussing any concerns.
- Also library co-ordinator teaching basic levels of English Reading and comprehension to students at all primary levels Ages range from 6 years to 11 years.
TEFL Teacher
English Centre of Lanzarote
Tias
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Teaching English as a foreign language to students aged 8 to 14 Plus Adult learners.
- Doing assessments with students to maintain their grades.
- Exam preparation.
- Exam validating.
- On-line tutoring.
- Adult learning.
TEFL Teacher
Colegio Hispano Britanico
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Teaching English as a foreign language to Students aged 7 to 9.
- Also covering main school for Primary KS2 Students on a full English curriculum.
Primary School Teacher
Queens School
Playa Blanca
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Teaching year 3, Year 4 and Year 5, British Curriculum. KS2 English, Maths, Science, Art, ICT PE, Topic and other activities on a full time basis.
- Doing children's assessments, planning lessons, online homework using Google Classroom.
- Speaking and coordinating with, head of studies and other teaching staff.
- Coordinating with parents and discussing any concerns.
TEFL Teacher
Lessons
Arrecife
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Teaching children of all ages English, from Young Achievers books, high and low, Wonder, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Levels.
TEFL Teacher
Adcemia La Costa
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Teaching children of all ages English and conversation.
Cleaner/ Housekeeper / Customer Services
Angela Burton – Cleaning Company
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Cleaning villas and apartments for clients on holiday.
- Changing beds, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning Kitchens and bathrooms, meeting and greeting clients And lots of other duties as necessary including call outs For customers needs.
Assistant Case Officer in SEN Department
Surrey County Council
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Duties include; Meeting and talking to parents For special needs children and sorting our placements.
- Arranging meetings.
- Answering the phone.
- General Office Duties.
Teaching in GENERAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS, Educational Development for students with Special needs
Central Sussex College
05.2008 - 05.2015
- Duties include: Teaching basic skills including reading and writing, arts & crafts, spelling, ICT and Personal care, feeding students and helping with the Student during their lessons, administering medication, Personal hygiene.
- Sign language, Makaton also going out with the students as an escort on trips.
- Also passed West Sussex County Council mini bus driving test.
- Courses completed: PECS, Autism awareness, First aid at work, Food safety level 1, Manual Handling, Makaton, Personal care and Hoisting, Feeding and Drinking, Specific disability awareness, Every child matters, How to administer buccal Medicine in epilepsy.
- Administration roles, include preparing exams papers, making timetables for students. Preparing rotas for Staff. Contacting parents on regular basis. Meeting Parents and discussing general concerns at annual Reviews and parents evenings. Answering telephone Calls and queries. Updating in house computer Systems.
Teaching Assistant
Brooklands School
Reigate
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Duties include; helping in school with the children Playground duties, sign language, Helping with Lunch duties, toileting and hoisting wheelchair Children. etc.
Travel Consultant - Administrator
Going Places East Grinstead
East Grinstead
06.2007 - 09.2007
- Duties include; Dealing with the public and Selling holidays, also administration
Receptionist
Airport Parking and Hotels
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Duties include; checking customers cars in/out.
- Customer services, taking money, making bookings, Controlling coaches to and from the airport.
- Dealing With the public.
ADMIN / TRAVEL CONSULTANT / CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER
Thomas Cook Travel
Wandsworth, Putney, Merton, Wimbledon, and Fulham
01.1989 - 01.2001
- I started off in Wandsworth as an Administration Assistant doing general office duties, tickets, Invoicing and filing, then moved to Putney Branch as A part time travel consultant.
- Then I went to Merton as a full time travel consultant.
- Wimbledon was a Brand new shop, which I transferred to as a new Challenge (and they needed experienced staff).
- Here I also dealt with Customer complaints!
- I left on Maternity Leave and went back to Fulham branch.
- I Left Thomas Cook after a short time and then went Back to Wimbledon in 2001.
- Here I stayed until we Moved to Smallfield.
Branch Manager
Jackson Property Services
Bexley, Kent
01.1984 - 01.1989
- Started as Saturday girl then onto part-time Secretary, then trainee negotiator, then assistant Manager, then Branch Manager.
- I ran shops in Balham, Norbury and Clapham.
- Duties include; Valuation of property, selling Property to buyers, arranging mortgages, general Office duties, branch finances, interviewing, hiring And firing staff.
Higher Clerical Officer
South West Thames Regional Health Authority
01.1982 - 01.1984
- Duties include; same as above but with a little more Responsibility including preparing agendas for Meetings.
Clerical Officer in General Office
Springfield Hospital
Tooting, SW17
01.1980 - 01.1982
- Duties include; Typing, General office duties, and Patient’s affairs (discretion important).
Distribution Clerk
County Casuals
London, WC1
01.1979 - 01.1980
- Duties include; Distribution of clothes from Warehouse to shops.
- I also assisted the buyer of Jaeger clothes in Country Casual shops.
Copy Typist/Relief Receptionist
Federation of Civil Engineers
London, W1
01.1978 - 01.1979
- Duties include; Filing, switchboard, typing, Photocopying, preparing agendas for meetings.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Training of Trainers
Alison On Line Courses
Ireland08.2024
Certificate - Identifying Child abuse and Neglect
Alison On Line
Dublin 08.2024
Certificate - Childcare and Young people Development
Alison On Line
Dublin 06.2023
Diploma - Teaching Special Educational Needs
Alison
Dublin 07.2022
Diploma - Outdoor and Physical Education Studies
Alison
Dublin 06.2022
Diploma - Educational Psychology
Alison
Dublin 05.2022
Certificate - An Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
04.2020
Diploma - Teaching Skills for Educators
04.2020
TEFL (Teaching English as a Second Language) -
I To I
England02.2019
BACHELORS DEGREE - English and Educational Studies
Plymouth University Via Central Sussex College
Plymouth 07.2014
Foundation Degree Arts - Teaching and Working with children, young people and families
Plymouth University Via Central Sussex College
Plymouth 06.2009
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Special needs support
- Educational technology
- Time management
- Online tutoring
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Adaptability
- Special education
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Individual Learning Plans
- English as Second Language
- Student needs assessments
Recognition Of Achievement
- Introduced PECS communication system into the College.
- Implemented a new type of communication system for students with cerebral palsy.
- Introduced STORY BAGS for younger students.
Additional Information
I am a friendly and happy person and enjoy life to the full. I am very willing and able and very self-motivated if needed. I enjoy being around people and love being organized. I enjoy working as part of a team and adore the fact that I can get on with most people.
Charity Work
2008, Arranged a charity day raising money for the school (Special Needs) that I was working at.
Membership Of Professional Bodies
- Member of Society for Education and Training
- Member of Nasen helping everyone Achieve
Ambition
To achieve everything that I want to and to be the best at what I do.
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Reading
- Enjoying family
- Triathlon
- Swimming
- Running
- Cycling
Training Completed
- Feeding and Drinking Guidelines, 07/01/08
- Follow Up Course, 06/01/10
- Specific Disability Awareness, 06/01/08
- PECS, 12/01/08
- Autism Awareness, 07/01/08
- First Aid at Work, 05/01/08
- Manual Handling, 02/01/09
- Hoisting, 02/01/09
- Mini Bus Driving Test (WSCC), 10/01/14
- Level 2 Awareness in Food Safety, 11/01/09
- Every Child Matters, 05/01/11
- Safe Administration of Meds, 02/01/12
- Challenging Behaviour, 03/01/12
- Safety and Hygiene at Work
Personal Information
- Dependents: 2 (Twins aged 28)
- Date of Birth: 09/02/61
- Nationality: British
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Primary School Teacher – Year 2
Arenas International School
03.2024 - Current
TEFL Teacher
English Centre of Lanzarote
10.2021 - 02.2023
TEFL Teacher
Colegio Hispano Britanico
10.2021 - 01.2022
Primary School Teacher
Queens School
01.2021 - 06.2021
TEFL Teacher
Lessons
09.2018 - 03.2020
TEFL Teacher
Adcemia La Costa
11.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Case Officer in SEN Department
Surrey County Council
05.2015 - 12.2015
Cleaner/ Housekeeper / Customer Services
Angela Burton – Cleaning Company
01.2015 - 11.2017
Teaching in GENERAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS, Educational Development for students with Special needs
Central Sussex College
05.2008 - 05.2015
Travel Consultant - Administrator
Going Places East Grinstead
06.2007 - 09.2007
Teaching Assistant
Brooklands School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Receptionist
Airport Parking and Hotels
01.2002 - 01.2007
ADMIN / TRAVEL CONSULTANT / CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER
Thomas Cook Travel
01.1989 - 01.2001
Branch Manager
Jackson Property Services
01.1984 - 01.1989
Higher Clerical Officer
South West Thames Regional Health Authority
01.1982 - 01.1984
Clerical Officer in General Office
Springfield Hospital
01.1980 - 01.1982
Distribution Clerk
County Casuals
01.1979 - 01.1980
Copy Typist/Relief Receptionist
Federation of Civil Engineers
01.1978 - 01.1979
Advanced Diploma - Training of Trainers
Alison On Line Courses
Certificate - Identifying Child abuse and Neglect
Alison On Line
Certificate - Childcare and Young people Development
Alison On Line
Diploma - Teaching Special Educational Needs
Alison
Diploma - Outdoor and Physical Education Studies
Alison
Diploma - Educational Psychology
Alison
Certificate - An Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
Diploma - Teaching Skills for Educators
TEFL (Teaching English as a Second Language) -
I To I
BACHELORS DEGREE - English and Educational Studies
Plymouth University Via Central Sussex College
Foundation Degree Arts - Teaching and Working with children, young people and families
Plymouth University Via Central Sussex College