Katie Boon

Working in the lower primary school my lessons aim to be engaging, inclusive and fun! I strive to make my content easy to engage with whilst providing an appropriate level of challenge.

Aligning my lessons with the curriculum frameworks and standards for early years and lower primary education I develop units of study that integrate various subjects and promote cross-curricular connections. Using powerpoint, videos, educational websites and school certified textbooks, I aim to keep my lessons varied and engaging. By creating learning objectives and outcomes that meet the developmental needs and interests of my young learners, my lessons use age-appropriate learning materials and resources to support all learning types.

Growing up overseas I had the privilege to work closely with a vast range of children from all ages and backgrounds. I began my volunteering journey at my school in New Delhi, working alongside children in a variety of volunteering ventures. I quickly realised how much I enjoyed watching children achieve in a nurtured environment and the intrinsic value that an education can offer. So after years of on and off volunteering as a teaching assistant, Girl guide helper and baby sitter, in 2022 I finally began my Masters in Education at the university of Glasgow.

In 2023 I was a classroom teacher down on the Scottish Borders where I had the opportunity to expand my skills as a practitioner. Not only developing my curriculum based knowledge and understanding but my ability to teach creatively, effectively and empathetically. Through a range of professional development opportunities I have also enhanced my teaching practices, whilst keeping in touch with current research and pedagogical approaches.

This past year I took a step away from the classroom to focus on achieving my Masters in Education, whilst setting up a tutoring business. I have learnt so much during this year of intensive research but am very much looking forward to get back to working with students 1-1!