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Caroline Darch

HENGOED,Caerphilly

Summary

A sunny and enthusiastic educator with extensive one-on-one tutoring experience and a strong track record of building an excellent rapport with students of all ages and abilities. Demonstrates extensive Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum knowledge, fostering critical thinking skills in diverse learning environments. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through tailored teaching strategies. A continuing passion for student success. Dedicated professional with proactive and aspirational mindset. Still eager to make a positive impact in a learning environment and drive academic success in an English teaching role.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Online Tutor

Targeted Provision
London
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed personalised lesson plans to boost student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Encouraged consistent participation in virtual classes to foster an interactive environment.
  • Employed effective communication techniques to build rapport with students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly to identify improvement areas and adapt strategies.
  • Confidently built rapport with students, parents and carers, providing updates through regular email correspondence.

PPA Cover Teacher

Trinity Fields Special School
Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs of students.
  • Supported classroom management initiatives to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to develop and implement inclusive educational strategies.
  • Assisted in the preparation of educational materials and resources for a diverse range of learners (PMLD, ASD, SEMH)

English Supply Teacher

various
Caerphilly, Newport, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Newport, RCT
09.2018 - 12.2021

Home Tutor

Reed and Caerphilly County Borough Council
Caerphilly, Caerphilly
04.2018 - 10.2019

KS2, 3 and 4 pupils with a range of ALN, including a Year 6 pupil with cerebral palsy and EBSA who, following a year of positive engagement 1:1, made a successful transition to secondary school.

English Lecturer

Cardiff and Vale College
Cardiff
01.2017 - 04.2018

GCSE tutor on Junior Apprenticeship Programme (14 – 16) Pupils with a variety of ALN incl. ASD, EBD (anxiety, depression, OCD)

AS English Literature

AS Drama

Essential Skills Communication

WBQ

Course Leader, English

The College, Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil
08.2013 - 10.2015

Devised and delivered SOL for GCSE English Language, A Level English Literature and A Level English Language and Literature courses, as well as WBQ Advanced programmes

Responsible for English enrolments, subject budget and administration

WBQ/pastoral/UCAS tutor

Devised an annual English Action Plan and implemented strategies within the Humanities Faculty in support of The College’s Development Plan

Established process of target setting within English and worked towards their achievement

Made use of analysis and evaluated performance data, producing reports within the quality assurance cycle for the Faculty and SMT on examination performance, including value added

Monitored students’ attendance along with their progress and performance in relation to targets set, ensuring that follow up procedures were adhered to and appropriate action taken where necessary

Liaised with partner schools, higher education, industry, exam boards and other relevant bodies to develop subject links and provision

Teacher of English

Pencoed Comprehensive School
Pencoed, County Borough of Bridgend
04.2008 - 07.2013

English Language and Literature KS3 - 5

Teacher of English and Drama

The Cathedral School, Llandaff
Llandaff, Cardiff
09.2004 - 03.2008

Teacher of English

St Cyres Comprehensive
Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2003 - 08.2004

Education

PGCE - English with Drama

UWIC
Cardiff
09.2002 - 07.2003

Master of Arts - English Literature

Cardiff University
Cardiff
09.1994 - 10.1995

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Cardiff University
Cardiff
09.1991 - 06.1994

Skills

  • One-On-One tutoring experience
  • Critical thinking cultivation
  • Proven success engaging students with additional learning needs
  • Excellent Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum knowledge


Custom

May 2006 - present AQA Examiner GCSE English Literature

May 2012 - 15 WJEC Examiner GCE English Literature

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Online Tutor

Targeted Provision
09.2024 - Current

PPA Cover Teacher

Trinity Fields Special School
01.2023 - 12.2023

English Supply Teacher

various
09.2018 - 12.2021

Home Tutor

Reed and Caerphilly County Borough Council
04.2018 - 10.2019

English Lecturer

Cardiff and Vale College
01.2017 - 04.2018

Course Leader, English

The College, Merthyr Tydfil
08.2013 - 10.2015

Teacher of English

Pencoed Comprehensive School
04.2008 - 07.2013

Teacher of English and Drama

The Cathedral School, Llandaff
09.2004 - 03.2008

Teacher of English

St Cyres Comprehensive
09.2003 - 08.2004

PGCE - English with Drama

UWIC
09.2002 - 07.2003

Master of Arts - English Literature

Cardiff University
09.1994 - 10.1995

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Cardiff University
09.1991 - 06.1994
Caroline Darch