Fluent Sign Language Teacher who is engaging, confident and resourceful leader with strong organisational skills. Hard-working individual with proven success forging relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Flexible communicator and team player. Devised innovative learning programmes and materials to meet requirements. Built outstanding rapport with learners for improved engagement and attainment.
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Rosalin Lopez
London
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Equalizent Schulungs und Beratungs GmbH Vienna, Austria
German and Austrian Sign Language Teacher
2022.01 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Supported students in learning new skills and gaining employment.
Lingvano GesbRVienna, Austria
British Sign Language Teacher
2021.03 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Taught British Sign Language lessons.
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
- Implemented practical and theoretical lessons in Deaf Studies.
- Provided engaging educational resources to broaden student learning tools.
- Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
Blanche Nevile Primary SchoolLondon
Teacher in Learning Support
2019.09 - 2020.12 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Worked with individual students, providing personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities, facilitating syllabus coverage.
- Utilised visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teachers' lesson delivery.
Reliant Care LTDLondon
Head of Disability Support Worker
2018.01 - 2018.09 (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Kept close eye on client vital signs and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped clients plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained daily safety by keeping tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Safely drove clients to social activities and appointments.
- Conferred with physicians and nurses to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimise treatments and enhance outcomes.
- Adhered to all company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to verify correct medication administration.
Education
University College of London (UCL)London
Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) from Primary Education
2018.09 - 2019.12 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
University overview
University of WolverhamptonWolverhampton
Bachelor of Arts from Deaf Studies, Special Needs and Inclusion
2013.09 - 2017.06 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
University overview
Mary Hare Grammar School Newbury, West Berkshire
A-Levels from Health and Social Care, Mathematics and Textiles
2011.09 - 2013.06 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
University overview
Mary Hare Grammar SchoolNewbury, West Berkshire
GCSEs from English (C), Mathematics (B), Science (C) + 7 more
2006.09 - 2011.07 (4 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
University overview
Skills
- Building blocks of learning
- Learning assessments
- Behaviour management
- Community outreach expert
- Strong communicator
- Natural leader
- Attentive listener
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Mental health support
- Citizenship promotion
Websites
Languages
English
Native
British Sign Language (BSL)
Native
Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS)
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
American Sign Language (ASL)
Upper intermediate
Timeline
German and Austrian Sign Language Teacher
Equalizent Schulungs und Beratungs GmbH
2022.01 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
British Sign Language Teacher
Lingvano GesbR
2021.03 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Teacher in Learning Support
Blanche Nevile Primary School
2019.09 - 2020.12 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
University College of London (UCL)
Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) from Primary Education
2018.09 - 2019.12 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Head of Disability Support Worker
Reliant Care LTD
2018.01 - 2018.09 (8 education.months_Label)
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor of Arts from Deaf Studies, Special Needs and Inclusion
2013.09 - 2017.06 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Mary Hare Grammar School
A-Levels from Health and Social Care, Mathematics and Textiles
2011.09 - 2013.06 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Mary Hare Grammar School
GCSEs from English (C), Mathematics (B), Science (C) + 7 more
2006.09 - 2011.07 (4 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)