Caroline Donohoe
Coulsdon,Surrey
Summary
A dedicated English educator with a strong focus on providing constructive feedback and support to both students and parents. Proficient in oral expression coaching, critical thinking encouragement, and relationship building with students. Expertise in GCSE and A-Level English, creative writing, persuasive writing techniques, and literary analysis. Skilled in conducting online learning sessions and offering one-to-one mentoring for underachieving students. Committed to enhancing vocabulary expansion, essay structure advice, and exam preparation while maintaining DBS compliance. Career goal includes fostering academic excellence through innovative teaching methods and effective parent-teacher communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
English Tutor
TUTOR DOCTOR MID-SURREY
, Mid and East Surrey
10.2020 - 07.2025
- I work on a 1:1 basis with students of all abilities (and occasionally on group Zoom lessons). Most of my students are at GCSE level but I also teach A Level students and Functional Skills.
- Where Literature is concerned, I am particularly keen that students have not only a detailed knowledge of the text but also have a good comprehension of the context so that they may benefit from a greater breadth of knowledge.
- I have found that students have been well served by this methodology as they tend to increase their results by at least one level and some by three levels.
- I have developed tailored lesson plans that addressed individual student needs and learning styles.
- Regularly assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- I have taught both English Language and English Literature using AQA, Edexcel and iGCSE boards, and I am happy to teach either face-to-face or via Zoom (Teams is also available).
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student achievements and areas for further development.
- Addressed gaps in understanding through personalised tutoring sessions.
- Drawing on my theatrical background, I have provided constructive feedback on oral presentations, improving public speaking skills.
- Strengthened linguistic proficiency of students through comprehensive grammar instruction.
- Improved written communication skills, fostering better essay writing abilities.
- Increased confidence in English language use via constant practice and reinforcement methods.
- Evaluated student progress on a regular basis, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
PA to the Principal and Chief Operating Officer
ST GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
07.2016 - 01.2020
PA to Bursar
ROYAL ALEXANDRA AND ALBERT SCHOOL
Reigate, Surrey
06.2014 - 03.2016
Teacher of English
OAKWOOD SCHOOL
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Working with students at KS3 and KS4 level, I worked on grammar, creative writing, and analysis of literature with the students.
- At KS4, I was able to raise the grade level of several students in the lowest streamed class.
- Extensive use of SIMS.
Teacher of History
LANGLEY PARK SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
11.2012 - 07.2013
- At the second half of the autumn term, I was contracted to teach History at KS3.
- During this time, I organised two very successful trips for Y9 to see War Horse at the New London Theatre, acting as the Visit Lead for these occasions.
- We took thirty students just before Easter and ran a similar trip in May.
- This was a valuable experience in external risk assessment involving young people.
- Extensive use of SIMS.
Teacher of English / Form Tutor
ST ANDREW'S CE HIGH SCHOOL
Croydon
09.2011 - 05.2012
- I was employed as an NQT to teach KS3 and KS4 and as a Tutor for a vertical form built of years 7-11, for which I had pastoral care.
- Extensive use of SIMS.
Cover Supervisor
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL
Wimbledon
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Cover all lessons at KS3 and KS4.
- Extensive use of SIMS.
Teaching Assistant, KS 2 (Voluntary)
ST ANNE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Banstead, Surrey
04.2009 - 07.2009
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Senior Consultant - Risk, Regulatory & Compliance (Temporary Role)
WOODHURST
Reading, Berkshire
05.2008 - 09.2008
Senior Consultant/Head of Risk & Compliance Recruitment
CAMERON KENNEDY RECRUITMENT
City of London
01.2007 - 03.2008
Consultant, Financial Services
RISK AUDIT RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED
City of London
09.2005 - 10.2006
Client Services Manager
STCP SEARCH LTD
London
11.1999 - 06.2005
- Executive Assistant to Managing Director December 2002-June 2005
Marketing Facilitator
MAZARS LLP
Sutton, Surrey
07.1997 - 10.1999
- Directly reporting to Marketing Partner and Personal Assistant to IT Partner for this firm of international Chartered Accountants.
Personal Assistant to Managing Director
ODDBINS LTD
Wimbledon
01.1994 - 01.1996
Education
PGCE - Secondary (English)
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
09/2010 - 07/2011
BA Hons - English Literature
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
09/2003 - 07/2008
Skills
- Constructive feedback providing support for both students and parents/guardians
- Oral expression proficiency - coaching in giving presentations and speeches
- Critical thinking encouragement
- Relationship building with students
- Vocabulary expansion
- GCSE English
- A-Level English
- Creative writing
- Persuasive writing techniques
- One-to-one mentoring
- Underachieving student support
- DBS compliance
- Essay structure advice
- Academic writing
- Constructive feedback
- Literary analysis
- English literature knowledge
- Conducting online learning sessions
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Functional Skills English
- Exam preparation
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
Originally, I trained as an opera singer and actress and worked in the West End, throughout the UK, Lanzarote and in Japan. I hold a Grade VIII Distinction in both Singing and Music Theory. I am currently working on gaining a TEFL accreditation.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Tutor
TUTOR DOCTOR MID-SURREY
10.2020 - 07.2025
PA to the Principal and Chief Operating Officer
ST GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
07.2016 - 01.2020
PA to Bursar
ROYAL ALEXANDRA AND ALBERT SCHOOL
06.2014 - 03.2016
Teacher of English
OAKWOOD SCHOOL
09.2013 - 12.2013
Teacher of History
LANGLEY PARK SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
11.2012 - 07.2013
Teacher of English / Form Tutor
ST ANDREW'S CE HIGH SCHOOL
09.2011 - 05.2012
Cover Supervisor
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL
09.2009 - 07.2010
Teaching Assistant, KS 2 (Voluntary)
ST ANNE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
04.2009 - 07.2009
Senior Consultant - Risk, Regulatory & Compliance (Temporary Role)
WOODHURST
05.2008 - 09.2008
Senior Consultant/Head of Risk & Compliance Recruitment
CAMERON KENNEDY RECRUITMENT
01.2007 - 03.2008
Consultant, Financial Services
RISK AUDIT RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED
09.2005 - 10.2006
Client Services Manager
STCP SEARCH LTD
11.1999 - 06.2005
Marketing Facilitator
MAZARS LLP
07.1997 - 10.1999
Personal Assistant to Managing Director
ODDBINS LTD
01.1994 - 01.1996
PGCE - Secondary (English)
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
09/2010 - 07/2011
BA Hons - English Literature
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
09/2003 - 07/2008
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