Wendy Brady
Pensby ,UK
Summary
A highly qualified, versatile and skilled educator with a track record of outstanding practice and over 20 years experience of teaching children and adults in the UK and Asia. Passionate about delivering fun, engaging lessons using high quality resources, up to date teaching methods and continuous professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
EYFS / Grade 2 Teacher
Mont'Kiara International School
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2023.08 - 2025.08
- Introduced both phonics and maths programmes which accelerated progress in both mathematics and Literacy
- Taught a diverse group of students from all over the world
- Transformed the learning environment into a challenging, creative, engaging space both indoors and out
- Collaborated well with a large, multi-cultural team of teachers
EYFS/ KS 1 and 2 Teacher
New Directions
Wirral , Merseyside
2021.03 - 2023.07
- Maintained safe, positive, challenging learning environments
- Employed a variety of techniques to meet a wide range of abilities
- Collaborated with a wide range of teachers and assistants
- Taught all areas of the National Curriculum
- Worked with EAL and SEN children
Part-time EAL Teacher
Wirral Metropolitan College
Birkenhead, Merseyside
2021.03 - 2023.07
- Taught English to refugees from all over the world
- Researched and sourced resources that celebrated cultural diversity, challenged stereotypes and engaged teenage boys
- Attended teacher training workshops and online training
- Set challenging, attainable targets based on individual abilities
EYFS Teacher (left due to the pandemic)
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Wirral , Merseyside
2018.09 - 2021.02
- Organised 'Parents in Partnership' activities
- Planned and delivered 'Magical Music Time' sessions
- Tracked progress and used data to address gaps in learning
- Accelerated progress through continuous professional development
Full-time EYFS Teacher
Hoylake Holy Trinity C of E Primary School
Wirral , Merseyside
2017.09 - 2018.07
- Achieved outstanding results (90% of pupils achieved a good level of development in all areas of the EYFS)
- Established and led a large, extra-curricular choir club
- Mentored an NQT colleague and led a team of assistants
- Liaised with various specialists to support S.E.N students
Full-time EYFS Teacher
Grove Street Primary School
Wirral, Merseyside
2014.09 - 2017.07
- Delivered the EYFS through an enquiry, play based approach
- Organised and led morning yoga classes for staff
- Worked with children with social and emotional difficulties
- Collaborated closely with local schools to share best practice
Full-time Pre-Nursery, F1 and F2 Teacher
The British International School of Shanghai
Shanghia, Pudong
2011.08 - 2014.07
- Raised attainment in phonics through delivering staff training
- Informed parents of progress, next steps, and how to support their child through electronic journals, reports and consultations
- Collaborated with a large team of international teachers
- Taught children who spoke English as an additional language
Full-time Year 2 Teacher
Grove Street Primary School
Wirral
2006.09 - 2011.07
- Raised attainment of SEN pupils through positive behaviour techniques, interventions and individual education plans
- Achieved excellent end of year SAT's results
- Planned and delivered engaging, challenging, differentiated lessons
Education
Higher National Diploma - CELTA
Wirral Met College
Wirral 03.2022
Level two swim instructor - Sport
Swim England
Liverpool 07.2021
Mindfulness
The Mindfulness in Schools Project
Online07.2021
Magical Music Time
Musical ABC
Online03.2020
Bachelor of Education (Primary) : English Specialism -
South Bank University
London 07.2000
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of EYFS framework
- Phonics expertise
- Advanced IT skills
- Strong collaborator
- Creating enabling environments
- CELTA qualified
- Facilitating learning through enquiry and play
- Self-motivated
- Student-centred approach
- Establishing positive relationships
References
Available upon request
Timeline
EYFS / Grade 2 Teacher
Mont'Kiara International School
2023.08 - 2025.08
EYFS/ KS 1 and 2 Teacher
New Directions
2021.03 - 2023.07
Part-time EAL Teacher
Wirral Metropolitan College
2021.03 - 2023.07
EYFS Teacher (left due to the pandemic)
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
2018.09 - 2021.02
Full-time EYFS Teacher
Hoylake Holy Trinity C of E Primary School
2017.09 - 2018.07
Full-time EYFS Teacher
Grove Street Primary School
2014.09 - 2017.07
Full-time Pre-Nursery, F1 and F2 Teacher
The British International School of Shanghai
2011.08 - 2014.07
Full-time Year 2 Teacher
Grove Street Primary School
2006.09 - 2011.07
Higher National Diploma - CELTA
Wirral Met College
Level two swim instructor - Sport
Swim England
Mindfulness
The Mindfulness in Schools Project
Magical Music Time
Musical ABC
Bachelor of Education (Primary) : English Specialism -
South Bank University