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
2011.09 - 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
2009.09 - 2011.09
- 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
2006.09 - 2009.07
- 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
2005.10 - 2006.05
- 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
2001.09 - 2005.07
- 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
2000.03 - 2000.12
- Researched into various study skills and gave workshops to exam years to help them revise effectively.
English and Literacy teacher
Chiswick School
London, London
1998.01 - 1999.12
- 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
1995.09 - 1998.12
- 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 2022.09 - 2023.06
PG Diploma - Advanced Educational Practice
UCL
London 2020.01 - 2021.08
Masters - Media, Culture And Communication
University of London With BFI
London 2010.10 - 2012.06
PGCE - English and French
Leeds University
Leeds 1994.09 - 1995.07
Bachelor of Arts - English and French
La Sainte Union College of Higher Education
Southampton 1990.09 - 1994.06
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
2022.09 - 2023.06
PG Diploma - Advanced Educational Practice
UCL
2020.01 - 2021.08
Professional Tutor and English teacher
Reading Blue Coat School
2011.09 - Current
Masters - Media, Culture And Communication
University of London With BFI
2010.10 - 2012.06
Second in English Department
Reddam House
2009.09 - 2011.09
Head of Communications Faculty
Reading Girls School
2006.09 - 2009.07
Literacy tutor
Boston Juvenile Court System
2005.10 - 2006.05
Head of Communications Faculty
Brakenhale School
2001.09 - 2005.07
English teacher and Skills tutor
Sydney
2000.03 - 2000.12
English and Literacy teacher
Chiswick School
1998.01 - 1999.12
Teacher of English
Brakenhale School
1995.09 - 1998.12
PGCE - English and French
Leeds University
1994.09 - 1995.07
Bachelor of Arts - English and French
La Sainte Union College of Higher Education
1990.09 - 1994.06