Claire Barry
Holmleigh Park High School
Portishead,North Somerset
32
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Dedicated English teacher with extensive expertise in curriculum planning and development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction techniques. Proficient in time management within the classroom setting, delivering constructive feedback, and adhering to curriculum standards. Skilled in pupil evaluation, examination preparation guidance, and providing special education support. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment through empathetic understanding, student motivation strategies, and individualised instruction. Career goal includes advancing educational methodologies to enhance student engagement and academic success.
Motivated and energetic individual brings desire to gain work experience and learn from teaching staff. Adaptable and friendly team player dedicated to helping improve student experience. Offers developed organisational skills to support team.
Work history
English teacher
18 Years 1 Month- Delivered engaging English literature and language lessons to spark interest.
- Encouraged class participation with interactive lessons that developed critical thinking skills.
- Conducted regular assessments and provided constructive feedback to enhance student performance.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to address varied student needs.
- Applied classroom technology to modernise teaching methods for daily instruction.
- Maintained high behaviour standards to sustain an effective classroom learning environment.
- Fostered positive learning climate through effective classroom management routines.
- Provided steady support for struggling students, driving notable grade improvements.
- Offered additional help to struggling students, building academic confidence over time.
- Collaborated with teachers on curriculum planning for consistency across year groups.
- Oversaw and participated in school activities to promote community involvement and student interaction. to strengthen community engagement.
- Coordinated extra-curricular activities to enhance student engagement and learning opportunities. and field trips to extend learning experiences.
- Maintained precise records of student progress and daily attendance for admin needs.
Teacher of English
7 Months- Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance literacy skills in daily lessons.
- Developed lesson plans that increased pupils' comprehension of English language concepts.
- Conducted regular assessments and delivered constructive feedback to guide pupil progress.
Customer support specialist
11 Years 5 Months- Delivered excellent service by resolving problems promptly and accurately.
- Managed inbound calls to deliver a seamless customer experience.
- Handled complaints effectively to strengthen customer loyalty and trust.
- Developed personalised solutions to consistently achieve high customer satisfaction standards.
- De-escalated tense situations tactfully while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Managed email correspondences to ensure timely responses and improve overall customer communication.
- Streamlined processes to enhance problem-solving speed and boost daily productivity.
- Coordinated with other departments to clear cross-functional issues quickly.
- Used internal software tools skillfully to increase work speed considerably.
- Trained new team members to sustain high-quality customer support.
Skills
Curriculum planning
Curriculum development
Differentiated instruction
Individualised instruction
Pupil evaluation
Progress tracking
Exam preparation
Examination strategies
Feedback delivery
Assignment marking
Classroom management
Special education support
Time management in classroom
Mentoring and guidance
Standards adherence
Education
P.G.C.E. - Secondary English
Bachelor of Arts - English and History
A-Levels - Sociology, Law
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Law, Sociology, German
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English teacher
Holmleigh Park High School
2008.09 - CurrentRead More
Teacher of English
Bradley Stoke Community School
2008.01 - 2008.08Read More
Manchester Metropolitan University
P.G.C.E. from Secondary English
2007.09 - 2008.07Read More
Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts from English and History
2004.09 - 2007.06Read More
Customer support specialist
Friends Provident
1995.03 - 2006.08Read More
Xaverian 6th Form
A-Levels from Sociology, Law
1988.09 - 1990.06Read More
Xaverian 6th form
GCSEs from Maths, English Language, English Literature, Law, Sociology, German
1987.09 - 1988.07Read More