Claire Spark
Bury Saint Edmunds,Suffolk
Summary
Experienced Foreign Language Teacher with a strong history of working in diverse educational settings. Looking to move into main stream education and work toward achieving a PGCE. Skilled in creative lesson planning, cultural sensitivity, and behavior management. Renowned for fostering supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, leading to notable improvements in student confidence and communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4034
4034
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Foreign Language Teacher
Bury language School
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Facilitated engaging IELTS preparation sessions that improved student confidence and scores..
- Designed creative drama lessons.
- Led physical education classes.
- Facilitated learning for students from various countries and ethnicities.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
- Integrated technology into classroom setting, enhancing overall learning experience.
Foreign Language Teacher
Linda's Homeschool
Ho Chi Minh City
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught students on best revision strategies to aid in passing IELTS, Cambridge First and other common examinations.
- Gave feedback on teacher lesson plans and student materials to confirm appropriateness for EFL students.
- Helped underachieving students to reach academic goals by assessing educational weaknesses and finding effective teaching methods.
- Experience with digital teaching tools and online lesson planning
Foreign Language Teacher/Program Trainer
Apax Leaders
Ho Chi Minh City
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Created engaging content and trained new or inexperienced staff in our iGarten program.
- Developed teaching materials, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Evaluated student language developments through verbal and written assessments, providing extra support to struggling or underachieving pupils.
- Monitored progress, creating and implementing action plans for specific student needs.
Foreign Language Teacher
Vinschool (Kindergarten)
Ho Chi Minh City
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Quickly established positive classroom management, boundaries to create a safe environment among students.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Foreign Language Teacher
Stafford House Summer School
Cambridge
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Planned, prepared and delivered English classes for students in various age groups.
- Organised engaging resources to promote student learning and progress against course objectives.
- Prepared various examination documents to test student current abilities and monitor progress.
ESL Teacher
British School
Foggia
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained student interest in English language teachings through engaging, enthusiastic delivery.
- Consulted with other professionals to help students with learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment.
- Cambridge Examination preparation.
- Managed behavior in large class settings.
Administrator
Cambridge Assessment
Cambridge
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Worked in a fast paced environment to meet tight deadlines to process candidates results and certificates.
- Worked within a team and individually to test and implement new software, reporting and escalating and issues.
- Creating training materials and implementing them.
- Oversaw day-to-day office operations such as organising correspondence, managing incoming calls and creating business records.
- Maintained impeccable office organisation to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Collaborated closely with managers and senior staff to smooth and improve office operations.
- Provided cover to manage a team and train new staff.
Education
B.A - Fine Art
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, CambridgeshireCELTA -
West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolklevel 2 - Special Education Needs and Disability
West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkSkills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Behaviour management
- Creative teaching style
- Classroom management
- Child development understanding
- Educational software navigation
- Conflict resolution in classroom
Certification
- CELTA
- British Council Certificate in English in Early Year Learners
Timeline
Foreign Language Teacher
Bury language School
02.2025 - 09.2025
Foreign Language Teacher
Linda's Homeschool
03.2021 - 12.2021
Foreign Language Teacher
Vinschool (Kindergarten)
12.2020 - 03.2021
Foreign Language Teacher/Program Trainer
Apax Leaders
11.2019 - 04.2021
Foreign Language Teacher
Stafford House Summer School
07.2019 - 08.2019
ESL Teacher
British School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Administrator
Cambridge Assessment
08.2014 - 05.2017
B.A - Fine Art
Anglia Ruskin University
CELTA -
West Suffolk College
level 2 - Special Education Needs and Disability
West Suffolk College
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