Barbara Adjei-Mensah
@barbaraadjei-mensah
Postgraduate Early Years Teacher and Family Consultant with 10 years' experience supporting children and families.
What I'm looking for
I am a friendly, self-assured Postgraduate Early Years Teacher and Family Consultant with ten years in the education sector delivering high-quality services to families and children. I have extensive experience across key stages through supply teaching, lecturing, and leading multi-agency collaboration with responsibilities including safeguarding, budget management and service development.
I have led teams of tutors and assistants, managed breakfast and after-school provision, designed and facilitated workshops, and improved children’s learning outcomes while supporting parents' work prospects and wellbeing. My strengths include policy development, risk management, paediatric first aid, and a proven track record in enhancing services, managing complaints, and implementing safeguarding leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Secondary School Teacher
Unknown School (Portsmouth)
May 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Teach Year 8 SEMH/SEND, plan lessons, assess pupil progress, run parents' evenings and reviews, and lead safeguarding and behaviour supervision to support social, emotional and educational development.
Supply Teacher / Lecturer
Supply Education Services
Sep 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)
Provided short- and long-term cover teaching across key stages, planned and delivered lessons, assessed pupils, supervised clubs and supported safeguarding and parental meetings.
Director / Family Consultant
Independent Consultancy
Sep 2017 - Sep 2023 (6 years)
Led a team of tutors and assistants delivering family consultancy, after-school provision and academic workshops, improving children's learning outcomes and supporting parents with budgeting and wellbeing.
Early Years Teacher
Westbourne House
Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 (10 months)
Planned and delivered Reception phonics and mathematics lessons, employed interactive methods to boost learning, and used observation-based assessments to progress children's development.
Customer Assistant
Marks and Spencer
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Handled customer service and trained new staff on store procedures while managing challenging interactions and maintaining service standards on a bank contract.
Adviser
Citizens Advice Bureau
Jun 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 3 months)
Advised clients on social, housing and financial issues, negotiated with creditors and maintained accurate case records to improve client outcomes.
Teaching Assistant
Southsea Infant School
Feb 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 5 months)
Supported classroom teachers by delivering group and one-to-one support, encouraging independent learning and adapting tasks to pupils' individual abilities.
Nursery Assistant
St Jude's Nursery
Mar 2006 - Mar 2007 (1 year)
Assisted practitioners in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, supervised play activities and promoted positive behaviours and communication with children.
Supermarket Assistant
Waitrose
Jun 2003 - Jun 2006 (3 years)
Provided customer service on the shop floor, prepared and packaged goods accurately, and advised customers on promotions while maintaining hygiene and presentation standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate Certificate (Qualified Teacher Status), Early Years Teaching
2013 - 2014
Completed a postgraduate Early Years Teaching qualification (Qualified Teacher Status) focused on early years pedagogy and classroom practice.
University of Portsmouth
Master of Science, Education and Training Management
2012 - 2013
Achieved a Master of Science in Education and Training Management with studies on educational leadership and training practice.
University of Portsmouth
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Childhood Studies
2009 - 2012
Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Childhood Studies focusing on child development and family support.
Highbury College
Diploma, Education and Social Work
2008 - 2009
Completed a diploma in Education and Social Work covering biology, sociology, and core vocational topics.
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