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