Tracey Russell
Mtwapa,Kilifi District
Summary
I am a passionate and professional educator of some 25 years, with leadership experience in all Core Subject areas and Key Stage management. I am dedicated to my job and excel in my relationships and involvement with the wider community. I have been recognised for my excellent public speaking skills and strong ability to engage positively with parents. I am committed to ensuring the highest standard of learning for my students, fostering a positive and effective environment to facilitate this. My positive and supportive working relationships with my colleagues remain one of my key strengths.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Key Stage 2 Coordinator
Braeburn Mombasa International School
Mombasa, Kenya
08.2016 - Current
- Successfully lead the KS2 team for 7 years through 3 international inspections, providing mentoring, support and direction.
- Promoted wellbeing, morale and teamwork within the team who have all given positive feedback about feeling valued and supported.
- Modelled and taught good marking and time management techniques which have been implemented by the team.
- Worked in partnership with senior management to implement and improve academic progress and achievement across the Primary school.
- Lead the Primary school as Pastoral Coordinator, initiating a revised behaviour policy and improving manners and discipline around the school, in line with the Guiding Statements.
- Integral part of the appraisal process.
Core Subject Coordinator
Braeburn Mombasa International School
Mombasa, Kenya
08.2016 - Current
- English and then Science Coordinator since 2016.
- Leading Primary to raise standards in and profile of both English and Science.
- Creation, implementation and review of action plans to contribute to SEF/SIP.
- Analysis of data to inform decisions and become data-wise.
- Integral part of the appraisal system.
- Leading of CPD for Braeburn staff and within IAPs group
- Whole school collaboration for curriculum mapping to ensure continuity and progression.
- Previous leadership of Maths, ICT, RE and Music in other schools.
Primary Year 6 Teacher
Braeburn Mombasa International School
Mombasa, Kenya
08.2016 - Current
- Prioritised strategies and opportunities to develop responsible, confident, independent learners, such as creating and developing the role of Peer Mentors in school, and directing many hugely successful productions involving children in KS2.
- Successfully engaged learners and created a positive classroom atmosphere. 2023 Y6 PASS data shows all categories at over 70% rating.
- Implemented 'Talk for Writing' approach to English with successful results that earned positive feedback from senior management and was used in parent workshops.
- 75% and 83%, respectively, of the class made expected or higher than expected progress in 2023 in their English and Maths GL tests.
- Actively involved in successful transition from Y6 to Secondary, ensuring adequate preparation of students and clear, relevant communication between students, parents and teachers.
Class Teacher and Music Coordinator
Whitehouse Primary School
Ipswich, UK
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Teacher of a mixed Y3/4 class, Year 5 and then Year 6, achieving above national average for end of Key Stage 2 SATs.
- Music coordinator: in addition to curriculum development, I directed a choir of over 100 children, performing three times at the O2 Arena in London.
- Trained NQT mentor, supporting two consecutive new teachers in our school, one of whom went on to become a leading practitioner for the county.
- Teacher Governor, representing academic and staff developments in the school.
- Staff Well-being representative, organising staff events and team-building.
Education
BA (Hons) with QTS - Education;Theology and Philosophy
St. Martin's College
Lancaster, UK 09.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
- Effective behaviour management
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective time management
- Curriculum development
- Strong collaborator
- Reflective practitioner
Continuing Professional Development
'Leading from the Middle' Karen Ardley Associates, Nairobi. 2020
'Understanding Anxiety and Stress in Children and Young People' National College online
'Child Protection and Safeguarding' National College online
'The Characteristics and Approaches of Successful Senior Leaders' National College online
Referees
Ian Stamp- Headteacher
Braeburn Mombasa International School
ian.stamp@braeburn.ac.ke
Rupali Sennik- Primary Assistant Headteacher
Braeburn Mombasa International School
rupali.sennik@braeburn.ac.ke
Vanessa Kemp- Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Wetherby School, Kensington
vanessa.kemp@wetherbykensington.co.uk
Timeline
Key Stage 2 Coordinator
Braeburn Mombasa International School
08.2016 - Current
Core Subject Coordinator
Braeburn Mombasa International School
08.2016 - Current
Primary Year 6 Teacher
Braeburn Mombasa International School
08.2016 - Current
Class Teacher and Music Coordinator
Whitehouse Primary School
09.2012 - 08.2016
BA (Hons) with QTS - Education;Theology and Philosophy
St. Martin's College
09.1995 - 05.1999
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