ANNA POLTORAK-SCHÉLE
Stockholm
Summary
Dynamic educator and therapist with extensive experience at Hackney Learning Trust-The Garden School, specializing in lesson planning and emotional intelligence. Mentored youth, resulting in a 30% improvement in behavior and attention span. Skilled in promoting multicultural awareness and developing creative curricula, leading to positive educational outcomes through effective communication and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Modersmål Center, Franska skolan, Innovitaskolan, Metapontum, TS Gymnasiet
09.2024 - Current
- Planning and preparing lesson.
- Encourage student participation.
- Researching and developing new teaching materials.
- Researching and implementing new teaching methods.
- Marking student work and recording performance.
- Setting assessments and overseeing examinations.
- Providing learners with one-to-one suppose.
- Communicating effectively with other teachers and educational organisations.
- Administrative tasks.
Leader/Therapist
RG Aktiv Rehabilitering
Lidingö
06.2024 - Current
- During the summer course, I have been employed in sessions designed for people with spinal cord injuries and similar conditions.
- Responsibilities included working closely with the participants, addressing emotional aspects, and assisting during coaching sessions.
- The focus was on helping the participants learn to cope with the various elements themselves.
- This experience allowed me to develop strong interpersonal and caregiving skills, as well as an understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Coached and mentored individuals on personal and emotional development goals.
Trainer
Early Stage
London
01.2022 - Current
- Preparing and conducting training sessions for teachers on topics related to ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
- Completed frequent assessments of training materials, structure, and success rates to enhance the program.
- Created successful training courses based on the evaluation of student needs.
- Provided additional materials to enhance training.
- Mentored learners to build subject confidence and competence.
- Documented all training activities, including attendance records, feedback forms, and surveys.
Psychosocial Therapist/Advisor
Autism Spectrum Organisation & SEMH
Stockholm, London, Warsaw
10.2019 - Current
- Therapy planning and implementation for parents and caregivers of children with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH diagnoses.
- Planning and implementing therapies for children and youth (ages 6 years to 17 years) with autism, such as intensive interaction, ABA, and social interaction.
- Planning, implementing tutorials, and coaching for parents, carers, or employees in the ASD, ADHD, and SEMH subjects.
- Consulting and outreach to provide specialist support to upskill and build capacity in schools and services to maximize outcomes for children with diagnosed ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
- Collaborating with support agencies in the UK and Poland. Counseling and support for children, youth (ages 6 to 17 years old), and their parents experiencing academic or personal difficulties.
- Referring clients to outside resources for additional help increases the likelihood of positive therapy outcomes.
- Providing specialized mental health services to clients with a variety of needs, such as ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
- Helping clients with individual work to meet specific social and emotional needs.
- Providing help as a mentor and counselor for youth when academic problems and personal adjustment issues arise.
- Recording patient assessments to evaluate needs and devise targeted therapy strategies accurately.
(SEN) Teaching Assistant/Unqualified Teacher/ SENCO
Hackney learning trust-The Garden school
London
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Ensuring appropriate communication with all team members regarding student progress and concerns, to meet the learning and emotional needs of all students.
- Monitoring and assisting students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
- Assisting with data collection for behavioral or academic advancement.
- Initiating and following through with behavioral interventions.
- Participating in planning meetings regarding classroom curricular expectations and/or changes, as well as student needs across all developmental areas.
- Leading and/or facilitating the teaching of pupils aged 4 to 16 years old through 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction.
- Communicating effectively and in a professional manner with care education staff and the SENCO.
- Planning and delivering structured lessons according to the National British curriculum.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of individual educational plans (IEPs).
- Implementing educational and positive behavioral management.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of learning plans and behavior support plans.
- Providing mentoring to develop pupils' social competence.
- Communicating and collaborating with parents and guardians about a child's progress, key achievements, and areas of concern.
- Planning, coordinating, and developing lesson plans based on student development, curriculum, and exam requirements.
- Holding meetings with students to understand individual needs, struggles, and learning progress, and implementing measures to address identified challenges.
- Motivating students to achieve their maximum potential through ongoing encouragement and support boosts academic performance.
Visual Merchandiser
COS
London
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Part-time employment during my B.Sc. studies.
Speaker
Aegis Trust
London
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Speaker on the topic of preventing crimes against humanity (work in elementary schools, instructing children on the repercussions of genocide, systemic, and pervasive racism, and coping mechanisms).
Mentor
Chance UK
London
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Voluntary work as a mentor for children with behavioral difficulties, referred to the charity through the school or social services.
- The program lasts one year, with weekly 1:1 sessions, and involves using solution-focused techniques to help the child identify existing strengths and natural resources, and build self-confidence.
- The program centers on child-led, problem-free time and goals set by the child, with contributions from me, Chance UK staff, parents, and the school.
- Key achievements include completing goals ahead of schedule, leading to improved behavior and an improved attention span, the cessation of in-school fighting, the identification (and redress) of victimization through school bullying, the reduction of limiting childhood fears (such as heights, crowds, and the dark), the improvement of physical skills, the introduction to several local activities that the child can access beyond the mentoring relationship, and support for the transition to secondary school.
Visual Merchandiser
H&M
London
02.2008 - 09.2012
Restaurant and Bar Manager
Rinky Dink Restaurant and Bar
London
02.2003 - 02.2008
Bar and Restaurant Supervisor
Cantaloupe Restaurant
London
01.2002 - 02.2003
Education
Master of Science - Psychosocial Studies-Psychodynamics of Human development
Birkbeck University in Collaboration With The BPF
London01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences with Psychosociology
Birkbeck, University of London
London01.2015
Certificate - Socio-Economic Policies for Child Rights with Equity
Unicef And Economic Research Foundation (ERF)
London01.2015
Certificate - Working with Students with Special Educational Needs
Alison
London01.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - Higher Education Introductory Studies (level 4)
Birkbeck, University of London
London01.2012
NVQ Level 3 - Visual Arts and 3D Design
City and Islington college
London01.2008
A-Levels -
Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace
Warsaw, LondonSkills
- Time management
- Training and development
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Opportunities identification and creation
- Patience
- Organizational
- Imaginative thinking
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Multicultural awareness
- Emotional support and companionship
- Flexibility
- Mentoring
- Supportiveness
- Microsoft Office package
- InPrint
- SPSS
- EEG biofeedback
- Special needs education
- Lesson planning
- Assessments design
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Professional collaboration
- Data analysis
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Youth mentorship
- Adaptability in teaching
- Public speaking
- Digital literacy
- Positive role model and mentor
- Child development
- Student needs assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Creative lesson plan development
- IEP planning
- Student records management
Certification
- Supporting Children with Unmet Attachment Needs
- Safeguarding children and child Protection (NSPCC)
- Understanding Challenging Behaviour
- Low Arousal Approach
- Prevention-Radicalisation
- EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback)
- Management of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Epilepsy
- SCERTS
- Intensive Interaction
- The Sensory Needs
- Interaction Therapies
- ABA (Applied behavior analysis)
- Attention Autism
- Communication practice
- Makaton
- Behaviour Analysis
Languages
- English, First Language
- Polish, First Language
- Swedish, B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Modersmål Center, Franska skolan, Innovitaskolan, Metapontum, TS Gymnasiet
09.2024 - Current
Leader/Therapist
RG Aktiv Rehabilitering
06.2024 - Current
Trainer
Early Stage
01.2022 - Current
Psychosocial Therapist/Advisor
Autism Spectrum Organisation & SEMH
10.2019 - Current
(SEN) Teaching Assistant/Unqualified Teacher/ SENCO
Hackney learning trust-The Garden school
09.2015 - 10.2019
Mentor
Chance UK
09.2014 - 04.2015
Speaker
Aegis Trust
10.2013 - 06.2015
Visual Merchandiser
COS
09.2012 - 09.2015
Visual Merchandiser
H&M
02.2008 - 09.2012
Restaurant and Bar Manager
Rinky Dink Restaurant and Bar
02.2003 - 02.2008
Bar and Restaurant Supervisor
Cantaloupe Restaurant
01.2002 - 02.2003
Master of Science - Psychosocial Studies-Psychodynamics of Human development
Birkbeck University in Collaboration With The BPF
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences with Psychosociology
Birkbeck, University of London
Certificate - Socio-Economic Policies for Child Rights with Equity
Unicef And Economic Research Foundation (ERF)
Certificate - Working with Students with Special Educational Needs
Alison
Certificate of Higher Education - Higher Education Introductory Studies (level 4)
Birkbeck, University of London
NVQ Level 3 - Visual Arts and 3D Design
City and Islington college
A-Levels -
Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace