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Allison Coe

Pentney,Norfolk

Summary

I am a dedicated education professional with extensive expertise in online education platforms and curriculum development. I have demonstrated a deep understanding of academic standards and subject enthusiasm, encouraging interactive learning techniques tailored to diverse student needs. I have a proven track record in exam marking for AQA GCSE over 10 years and OCR GCSE for 2 years, with a strong focus on cross-cultural awareness and special needs adaptation. I am also very committed to advancing educational practices that enhance student engagement and achievement.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Various

Various
Various , Various

- for the gaps in my CV, I have had two maternity covers, worked in admin and also worked for an event-organiser.

History teacher

St Lawrence College
Ramsgate, Kent
2006.09 - 2025.06

- Provided differentiated lessons for those needing more support and for those who want a Enhanced period study content relevance by connecting it to current events.

- Conducted lessons via Teams encouraging exploration in areas of interest.

- Participated in professional development sessions focusing on students' emotional health and online safety.

- Provided regular group and one-to-one support for GCSE and A-Level students, focusing on coursework.

Year 6 teacher

Sierra Berniere School
Sierra Berniere, Alicante, Spain
2002.09 - 2023.07

- Taught the full range of subjects (including football!) to mainly ESL students.

- I was transferred to teaching GCSE English Language and Literature and History mid-year due to a staffing issue.

Humanities Teacher

Okpo International School
Okpo, Pusan, South Korea
2021.09 - 2003.07

- Supported mixed-age classes in history, English, geography, music, and art with some students not speaking English.

Facilitated overnight trips that aligned with current topics of study.

Developed schemes of work suitable for children who frequently transitioned after three months.

English Assistant

JET Scheme
Iizuka, Fukuoka, Japan
1997.09 - 1999.07

- Visited various primary schools, some on a regular basis, to deliver the English culture and language to groups of students ranging in size from 10 to 250 pupils.

- Worked very closely with the Japanese teachers.

- Led workshops for my peers on difficult aspects of health and Japanese culture.

- It was extremely necessary to be both highly adaptable and have a sense of humour!

Education

PGCE - History

University of East Anglia
Norwich
09/2000 - 07/2001

BA (Hons) 2:1 - History

University of Hull
Hull
09/1994 - 06/1997

Skills

  • Online education platforms
  • Understanding academic standards
  • Subject enthusiasm
  • Curriculum Development
  • Cross-Cultural awareness
  • Interactive learning techniques
  • Exam marking: for AQA GCSE (10 years) and OCR GCSE (2 years)
  • Special needs adaptation

Affiliations

  • I have played the piano since the age of 6, and also the lap-harp.

Custom

I have led many craft-based activity sessions:

- felting (which was very popular),

- making cuddly toys from both kits and from scratch

- teaching Classical Civilisation to able students in one year

- teaching Latin

- the Struggling Joggers‘ club 

- papier mache.

Timeline

Humanities Teacher

Okpo International School
2021.09 - 2003.07

History teacher

St Lawrence College
2006.09 - 2025.06

Year 6 teacher

Sierra Berniere School
2002.09 - 2023.07

English Assistant

JET Scheme
1997.09 - 1999.07

Various

Various

PGCE - History

University of East Anglia
09/2000 - 07/2001

BA (Hons) 2:1 - History

University of Hull
09/1994 - 06/1997
Allison Coe