Alison Dewar
Bracknell,Berkshire
Summary
- Hardworking Educator with 23 years of teaching experience working with secondary students. Extensive knowledge of French, German and Spanish GCSE/A-Level curricula and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detailed-oriented with dedication to organisation and effective collaboration with various coworkers.
- Taught all levels of French, German and Spanish from Years 7-13.
- Form tutor to all age groups across the secondary sector.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills using languages.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Secondary School Teacher of Modern Languages
Reading Blue Coat School
Reading, Berkshire
09.2005 - Current
- Taught all abilities across French, German and Spanish from Years 7-13, including delivering GCSE and A-Level curricula in the three languages.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
- Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
Oxbridge Programme Co-ordinator
Reading Blue Coat School
Reading, Berkshire
09.2016 - 08.2024
- Oversaw progress of the school's Oxbridge applicants throughout Year 12 and 13 from initial interest through to interview preparation and practice with other schools, with successful outcomes.
- Organised academic seminar events to stretch the most able students in preparation for their Oxbridge application.
- Interviewed a number of applicants both internally and externally who were offered places to read MFL at both Oxford and Cambridge.
Associate Examiner for IGCSE French
Pearson Edexcel
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Marked for Edexcel IGCSE French Reading and Writing paper.
- Partook in standardisation meetings to ensure consistency was applied across all papers.
- Liaised regularly with Senior Examiner to ensure that targets were met.
Assistant Head of Year for Years 12 and 13
Reading
Reading, Berkshire
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisted in pastoral care of Years 12 and 13 both of a day-to-day and more complex nature.
- Oversaw academic results of each year group, making interventions where necessary to ensure that students achieved their academic potential.
- Assisted in preparation of and delivery of year group assemblies.
Secondary School Teacher of Modern Languages
St. Marks Catholic School
Hounslow, Greater London
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Taught French and German across all year groups from 7-13, delivering both GCSE and A-Level curricula.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies for optimised learning environment.
- Minimised low level disruption by enforcing classroom policies.
- Planned and supervised educational excursions for enhanced student engagement.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
- Assisted with the development and delivery of the Gifted and Talented programme across the school.
Project Manager
Romtec
Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead
09.2000 - 07.2002
- Worked on key projects for the telecommunications industry, monitoring pricing of mobile companies across Europe, which enabled me to use French and German daily.
- Assisted in collating information and contributing towards a report in conjunction with formerly named communications regulator Oftel on roaming charges in Europe.
- Monitored industry trends, adapting services to suit consumer demand.
Market Research Telephone Interviewer
Romtec
Maidenhead, Berkshire
07.1997 - 09.2000
- Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignments. These were conducted in French and German. This job was done during Easter and Summer holidays whilst studying at university from July 1997 until graduation in September 2000.
Education
PGCE - Modern Languages
Brunel University London
Uxbridge07.2003
Bachelor of Arts - French and German
University of Oxford
Oxford07.2000
A-Levels - English Literature, French, German, AS Spanish
Cox Green School
Maidenhead08.1996
GCSEs -
Cox Green School
Maidenhead08.1994
Skills
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Student progress analysis
- Student motivation
- Writing assessments
- GCSE tutoring
- Online tutoring
- Curriculum development
- Innovative lesson planning
- Group instruction
- Currently also learning Arabic
- Graydin Level 1 Professional Coaching Qualification
- Mental Health First Aid Qualification
Timeline
Associate Examiner for IGCSE French
Pearson Edexcel
06.2023 - 07.2023
Oxbridge Programme Co-ordinator
Reading Blue Coat School
09.2016 - 08.2024
Assistant Head of Year for Years 12 and 13
Reading
09.2016 - 11.2019
Secondary School Teacher of Modern Languages
Reading Blue Coat School
09.2005 - Current
Secondary School Teacher of Modern Languages
St. Marks Catholic School
09.2003 - 08.2005
Project Manager
Romtec
09.2000 - 07.2002
Market Research Telephone Interviewer
Romtec
07.1997 - 09.2000
PGCE - Modern Languages
Brunel University London
Bachelor of Arts - French and German
University of Oxford
A-Levels - English Literature, French, German, AS Spanish
Cox Green School
GCSEs -
Cox Green School
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