Edgar Benavent
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished, I am an Assistant Headteacher with extensive experience in the government administration industry.
Throughout my career, I have proven myself as a capable individual with expertise in various areas, including Sales, Management, Interviewing, Training, and Social Media. My academic background is equally impressive, with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and a focused ESL Certificate for Professionals, both obtained from Pc tech NYC.
My educational qualifications have equipped me with a deep understanding of English Language and Literature, which has been pivotal in my professional success. As an Assistant Headteacher, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership and organizational abilities, guiding teams to achieve remarkable results in both administrative and educational contexts.
My proficiency in Sales has allowed me to efficiently handle school resources and budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of funds for the benefit of students and faculty alike.
Furthermore, my expertise in Management has enabled me to develop and implement strategies that enhance overall school performance, creating a conducive learning environment for students and a supportive workplace for teachers and staff. I have also conducted numerous successful interviews, selecting top talents to join our educational community.
In terms of Training, I have been instrumental in designing and conducting workshops for teachers, fostering their professional growth and refining their instructional techniques. Additionally, my adeptness in Social Media has enabled me to leverage online platforms effectively, connecting with parents, students, and the community, and promoting the school's achievements and activities.
My passion for education and commitment to nurturing a positive learning experience for all students drive me to continue exploring innovative approaches to teaching and school management. I firmly believe that education plays a vital role in shaping the future, and my unwavering dedication is a testament to this belief.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Headteacher
Beatrice Tate Secondary School
London
05.2022 - Current
- Under the overall direction of the Headteacher play a major role:
- In formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved; to be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all students including monitoring of progress towards achievement; and to proactively lead and manage teachers, teaching assistants, other staff and resources within a key stage or age phase
- Take on the responsibilities of the Headteacher as agreed and appropriate in the absence of the
- Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher
- Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required
- Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
- Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
- Leading Teaching & Learning
- Developing self & others
- Managing & Leading the organisation
- Securing accountability
- Strengthening community
- Shaping the organisation’s future.
Phase Coordinator
Beatrice Tate School
London
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Added to my duties and responsibilities of a SEND Teacher and Maths & Computing subject leader I am responsible to:
- Manage the Middle School Phase team to ensure pupils achieve as much as they can through the effective management of staff and resources
- Organise and deploy staff on a day-to-day basis, including supply and cover staff, to ensure appropriate resourcing of teaching groups
- Organise and co-ordinate special events including whole Phase trips, medical or therapy appointments or clinics
- Advise the Management Team on the deployment of staff to ensure the most efficient use of staff expertise
- Establish clear expectations and positive working relationships among the team through devolving responsibilities, delegating tasks, evaluating practice and developing and acceptance of accountability
- Prioritise and manage own time effectively particularly in relation to balancing the demands made by teaching, subject leadership and Phase team management
- Manage the Phase team, comprising both its teachers, teaching assistants, health care workers and associated professionals who may be deployed within the team
- Liaise with the Assistant Headteacher to ensure that the schools staff performance development policy is effectively implemented
- As well as supporting the Phase Assistant Headteacher in:
- The management and co-ordination of Phase meetings including staff briefings, parent’s evenings and annual review meetings
- Ensuring curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all pupils in the Phase
- Ensuring teachers and teaching assistants are clear about lesson objectives, understand the sequence of teaching and learning and communicate this to each other and pupils.
SEN Teacher - Maths & Computing Subject Leader
Beatrice Tate School
London
07.2014 - 05.2022
- My role as a SEN teacher at Beatrice Secondary School has given me the opportunity to develop my knowledge, understanding and experience in the field of special education, in particular SLD, PMLD challenging behaviour
- Duties in my current role first as PPA cover and now as a tutor class teacher and Maths coordinator include: - Delivering engaging, cross-curricular lessons (ICT, PSHE, Maths, Physiotherapy, Science, S&L
- Humanities, WRL etc.) to students with a wide range of interests and abilities
- Preparing resources, and establishing clear objectives for all schemes of work and lessons
- Planning for, assessing and evaluating student progress towards their individual learning objectives within the context of these lessons, and maintaining current and accurate records using the school’s
- ARR system maintenance.
- Working collaboratively with KS3 and KS5 to set student targets, drawing from the Pivats, Moving On and Welsh Routes for Learning assessment systems
- Taking responsibility for the educational, social and emotional well being of the students
- Taking a leadership role in arranging off-site learning experiences
- Some examples are Work Related
- Learning at the Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, physiotherapy sessions at Mile End Park, and sessions at Mile End Gym and the Urban Adventure Base
- Sign Along, PMLD and Behaviour
- Management, and setting objectives for future professional development
- Employing the school’s range of technology and resources to make lessons more engaging for students, particularly those with PMLD
- Working effectively in a multi-professional environment, including constantly liaising with parents and other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists, TA’s, physiotherapists, educational psychologists, nurses and off-site educators
- Leading the curriculum area of Maths
- Co-leading the on-going design, implementation and evaluation of the MyPlace application.
Business Investment and Marketing Advisor
China Business Network, CBN
London
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Maintaining and developing CBN's website on the China Wide Web with relevant and up to date marketing materials to reach the largest number of potential investors and visitors from China" -Carrying out targeted marketing activities to travel and tourist organisations and businesses looking to enter the Chinese market
- Direct B2B marketing and business development activities; approaching and developing relationships with decision makers within relevant organisations
- Supporting trade missions and attendance of selected trade fairs and exhibitions as well as organising road shows in China; networking at trade conferences and fairs
- Development of marketing materials for the Spanish (Spain and South America) and English market;
- Translating, designing and preparation of all materials
- Management of exhibition stalls; setting up exhibition stands and coordinating necessary materials for exhibition fairs
- Inviting business and travel decision makers and arranging business appointments
- Assisting foreign authorities with Fam trips or press visits from China
Cover Teacher
UK Goverment
London
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Working as a SEND and PPA Teacher I was in touch with all type of children from different schools. Every morning and every afternoon I was working in a different class. Being in touch with all the typical special needs has given me a well-rounded SEND experience.
- Duties included:
- Working with all the children from the school (from 4 to 19 years old).
- Teaching P levels to all students.
- Using a range of interactive teaching methods to enhance learning.
- Monitoring learning through a range of assessment techniques.
- Preparing, developing and adapting educational material to suit the specific needs of students.
- Working with children with a variety of special needs and problems (cerebral palsy and other general motor difficulties, visual and auditory deficiencies, behavioural complications, autism, down syndrome, PMLD, SLD).
- Collaborating with students, special education teachers, educators, and administrators to help students prepare to become independently functioning adults.
- Writing the school-home books and being in touch with parents.
- Effective management of emotionally and behaviourally disruptive students so as to maximise their learning within the class and minimise their disruptive influence over other students.
- Adoption special education techniques to minimise and reduce disruptive behaviour.
- Individual one-on-one tuition with students.
- General teaching duties with the rest of the class (Reading, Maths, English...).
- Sourcing, design, development and customisation of lesson materials.
- Design and delivery of individual and group lessons.
- Assessment of Spanish proficiency and level of students in developing lessons targeted to their level.
- Final exam and assessment of students’ level at the end of the course (development of customised final exams).
Manager
La Bota NYC
New York
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the restaurant / venue
- Duties included: - Interviewing, hiring and training of personnel to work within a restaurant environment - Responsible for disciplining and firing of staff as required
- Managing all restaurant operations – staffing, roster, and scheduling functions - Management of all back office administration
- Building and fostering close working relations with suppliers, clients and customers - Event management - Marketing and promotions - Team leading and staff management (responsible for a team of 8 staff).
- Management of inventory, stock and supply - Financial management (cashier, wages, account balancing).
- Responsible for the personal development of the workers (training, performance evaluation..).
- Management of all customer complaints, queries, and general problems.
SEN Teacher
Generalitat de Catalunya
Barcelona
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Teaching special education children within the Spanish public school system
- Furthermore, conducting general education to public school students within the Spanish public school system in variety of subjects – Biology, Maths, Spanish, Catalan, Physical Education, Science and Art.
- Duties included:
- Assessment of special needs / children with difficulties.
- Preparation, development and adaption of educational material to suit the specific needs of students.
- Provision of individual and group support to promote full academic functioning.
- Collaboration with other teachers to ensure that materials taught are aligned with the curriculum.
- Identification of socially disadvantaged and abused children (socioeconomic and family problems).
- Liaising with social services and the police as required for the management of such children.
- Experience working with children with a variety of special needs and dificulties (cerebral palsy and other general motor problems, visual and auditory deficiencies, behavioural and socioeconomic problems, autism, down syndrome...).
- Collaboration with students, parents, special education teachers, educators, and administrators to help students prepare to become independently functioning adults.
- General education teaching to mainstream students in line with the Spanish education systems curriculum.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - PDA Level 3: Supporting Children, Teenagers/adults
Open College Network
London, UK05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - TeamTeach Trainer
TeamTeach
London12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Pathological Demand Avoidance Level 2.
Open College Network
London01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Widening Leadership (Level 3)
University College London (UCL)
London04.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Positive Autism Support And Training.
London11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Hydro For People With Learning Disabilities & PMLD
Aquaepps
London05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Yoga Practitioner For SEND Children/Yoga Therapy
Special Yoga London
London12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Leadership Programme: Middle Leaders
University College London (UCL)
London05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD.
Special Yoga London
London11.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Leadership Development Programme.
University College London (UCL)
London04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - ESL Certificate for Professionals (72 weeks).
Pc-Tech New York
New York, USA10.2013
Some College (No Degree) - ESL, English Language and Literature/Letters.
Spanish-American Institute
New York, USA10.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced English Program, Language and Literature.
Kaplan Empire State Building
New York, USA10.2009
Master of Arts - Special Education and Teaching
University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain06.2007
Skills
- Teaching
- Sales
- Management
- Training
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Staff
- Development
- Event Management
- Team Leadership
- Marketing
Languages
Catalan, Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Assistant Headteacher
Beatrice Tate Secondary School
05.2022 - Current
Phase Coordinator
Beatrice Tate School
06.2017 - 05.2022
SEN Teacher - Maths & Computing Subject Leader
Beatrice Tate School
07.2014 - 05.2022
Business Investment and Marketing Advisor
China Business Network, CBN
03.2014 - 09.2014
Cover Teacher
UK Goverment
12.2013 - 07.2014
Manager
La Bota NYC
01.2011 - 11.2013
SEN Teacher
Generalitat de Catalunya
09.2007 - 10.2010
Some College (No Degree) - PDA Level 3: Supporting Children, Teenagers/adults
Open College Network
Some College (No Degree) - TeamTeach Trainer
TeamTeach
Some College (No Degree) - Pathological Demand Avoidance Level 2.
Open College Network
Some College (No Degree) - Widening Leadership (Level 3)
University College London (UCL)
Some College (No Degree) - Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Positive Autism Support And Training.
Some College (No Degree) - Hydro For People With Learning Disabilities & PMLD
Aquaepps
Some College (No Degree) - Yoga Practitioner For SEND Children/Yoga Therapy
Special Yoga London
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Leadership Programme: Middle Leaders
University College London (UCL)
Some College (No Degree) - Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD.
Special Yoga London
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Leadership Development Programme.
University College London (UCL)
Some College (No Degree) - ESL Certificate for Professionals (72 weeks).
Pc-Tech New York
Some College (No Degree) - ESL, English Language and Literature/Letters.
Spanish-American Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced English Program, Language and Literature.
Kaplan Empire State Building
Master of Arts - Special Education and Teaching
University of Valencia
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