Barbara-Ann Truman
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Experienced in curriculum development and pedagogical research, with a strong focus on student assessment techniques and behavioural management strategies. Demonstrates exceptional time management and resilience under pressure, fostering productive working relationships with teachers to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to advancing innovative teaching practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of learning environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Tutor and English teacher
Reading Blue Coat School
Sonning, Wokingham
09.2011 - Current
- Design programme for ECT which is robust and supportive.
- Conducted observations, feedback using coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ensured compliance with programme requirements
- Delivered effective training programmes for Early Career Teachers
- Design and deliver Regional Training Sessions for ECTs
- Teach English from KS3-5
Second in English Department
Reddam House
Sindlesham, Wokingham
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Taught English and Film Studies
- In Charge of supporting ECTs.
- Conducted observations, feedback using coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ensured compliance with programme requirement.
Head of Communications Faculty
Reading Girls School
Reading, Berkshire
09.2006 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to enhance academic progression.
- Collaborated with department Heads to raise academic achievement.
- Worked alongside LEA Reading to boost literacy rates.
- Created and tailored learning resources for English and Media Studies.
Literacy tutor
Boston Juvenile Court System
Boston, Massachussetts
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Provided tailored literacy tutoring to support individual learning needs.
- Motivated reluctant and weak readers through engaging content and discussions.
- Implemented tasks in compliance with Massachusetts' Education Policy.
- Boosted literacy skills for improved academic performance.
Head of Communications Faculty
Brakenhale School
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
09.2001 - 07.2005
- Trained to be an advisor for CMCD - a whole school behaviour programme.
- Fostered positive working relationships with HoDs in faculty.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to enhance academic progression.
- Worked alongside LEA Bracknell Forest to boost literacy levels.
- Created and tailored learning resources for English.
- Introduced GCSE Media to school.
English teacher and Skills tutor
Sydney
Sydney
03.2000 - 12.2000
- Researched into various study skills and gave workshops to exam years to help them revise effectively.
English and Literacy teacher
Chiswick School
London, London
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Developed literacy programme aligned with Government guidelines
- Created Literacy resources.
- Taught English from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5
Teacher of English
Brakenhale School
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Developed creative lesson plans for an engaging learning environment.
- Provided extra support to struggling students, resulting in improved academic performance.
Education
PG Cert - Mentoring
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 09.2022 - 06.2023
PG Diploma - Advanced Educational Practice
UCL
London 01.2020 - 08.2021
Masters - Media, Culture And Communication
University of London With BFI
London 10.2010 - 06.2012
PGCE - English and French
Leeds University
Leeds 09.1994 - 07.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English and French
La Sainte Union College of Higher Education
Southampton 09.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment techniques
- Time management
- Behavioural management techniques
- Resilience under pressure
- Develops good working relationships with teachers
- Pedagogical research
Accomplishments
Achieved Founding Fellow status with the Chartered College of Teaching
Heart Level 1 with Graydin Coaching Completed 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PG Cert - Mentoring
University of Buckingham
09.2022 - 06.2023
PG Diploma - Advanced Educational Practice
UCL
01.2020 - 08.2021
Professional Tutor and English teacher
Reading Blue Coat School
09.2011 - Current
Masters - Media, Culture And Communication
University of London With BFI
10.2010 - 06.2012
Second in English Department
Reddam House
09.2009 - 09.2011
Head of Communications Faculty
Reading Girls School
09.2006 - 07.2009
Literacy tutor
Boston Juvenile Court System
10.2005 - 05.2006
Head of Communications Faculty
Brakenhale School
09.2001 - 07.2005
English teacher and Skills tutor
Sydney
03.2000 - 12.2000
English and Literacy teacher
Chiswick School
01.1998 - 12.1999
Teacher of English
Brakenhale School
09.1995 - 12.1998
PGCE - English and French
Leeds University
09.1994 - 07.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English and French
La Sainte Union College of Higher Education
09.1990 - 06.1994
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