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Elena Pavel

Chelmsford,UK

Summary

Dedicated and passionate educator with extensive experience in fostering engaging learning experiences and managing classrooms effectively. Proficient in curriculum planning, lesson differentiation, and bilingual education strategies, ensuring student success through adaptability and patience. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of language pedagogy. Committed to academic integrity, child safety procedures, and addressing special educational needs. Aims to enhance language fluency and intercultural sensitivity while serving as a reliable Parent-Teacher liaison.

Passionate MFL Teacher knowledgeable in importance of employing varied instruction methods to reach learners with different learning abilities. Competent in face-to-face and remote learning instruction. Excellent organisation skills to handle multiple activities and tasks.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

French and Spanish Teacher

Woodlands School
Basildon, Essex
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Developed and implemented engaging French Schemes of Work
  • Delivered high-quality lessons in French and Spanish to secondary school students
  • Received highly positive feedback from OFSTED observations in both subjects
  • Actively contributed to the MFL department through collaboration and resource development
  • Handled administrative duties including maintaining attendance records, grading papers and preparing report cards.
  • Improved student participation with the introduction of group work and role-play exercises.
  • Assisted colleagues in curriculum development to ensure consistency across all classes.
  • Boosted classroom engagement with the use of technology-based teaching resources.
  • Attended professional training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge on teaching methodologies.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment with the implementation of dynamic teaching strategies.
  • Taught complex grammar rules for better comprehension and application in writing tasks.
  • Conducted parent-teacher meetings, discussing student progress and areas of improvement.
  • Prepared students for oral presentations to boost their confidence and conversational skills.
  • Incorporated real-life scenarios into lessons, facilitating practical application of learned concepts in daily conversations.
  • Collaborated with other language teachers, sharing best practices for mutual improvement.
  • Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, ensuring maximum learning efficiency.
  • Marked assignments, providing constructive feedback for improved performance.
  • Monitored student learning progress and conducted data analysis to identify learning gaps.
  • Liaised with SENCO to discuss individual pupil educational needs.
  • Organised fun occasions for students to showcase Spanish language skills.

Teaching Placement – Training Year

Moulsham High School
Chelmsford, UK
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Gained practical experience in a dynamic teaching environment
  • Developed familiarity with school policies, expectations, and ethos
  • Enhanced my teaching strategies by working closely with experienced educators

Teaching Placement – Training Year

Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow, UK
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Gained practical experience in a dynamic teaching environment
  • Developed familiarity with school policies, expectations, and ethos
  • Enhanced my teaching strategies by working closely with experienced educators

Teaching Placement – Training Year

Shenfield School
Shenfield, UK
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Gained practical experience in a dynamic teaching environment
  • Developed familiarity with school policies, expectations, and ethos
  • Enhanced my teaching strategies by working closely with experienced educators

Teaching Placement – Training Year

High Chelmer School
Chelmsford, UK
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Gained practical experience in a dynamic teaching environment
  • Developed familiarity with school policies, expectations, and ethos
  • Enhanced my teaching strategies by working closely with experienced educators

Desk Controller and Scanner

ALDI RDC
Chelmsford, UK
09.2018 - 09.2022

Duties:

1. Selects products accurately and efficiently ensuring care in the handling and positioning of stock to minimize damage and optimize pallet height/stability.

2. Achieves the set picking targets.

3. Ensures completed pallets are secured clearly marked with the correct store number and placed in the correct area despatch lane.

4. Carries out all paperwork duties accurately.

5. Ensures products are selected safely to avoid personal injury to themselves or stock loss to the company by following manual handling procedures.

6. Operates the Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any faults to the Maintenance Manager and ensuring the trucks are put on charge supply at the end of the shift.

7. Ensures the workplace is kept clean and tidy and ensures all spillages/breakages are cleared immediately

8. Works in accordance with all the company procedures.

Bank Staff – Part time position

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd
Chelmsford, UK
11.2020 - 08.2021

Duties:

1. To ensure the safety of the children and their environment at all times, and to report any potential dangers immediately to the Nursery Manager.

2. To be accountable for safeguarding all the pupils within the room and the Nursery, following statutory policy, school EYFS policies, and procedures. 3. To be aware of and adhere to the room procedure and risk assessments.

4. To support Nursery staff to ensure the rooms are stimulating, organized, clutter-free, and welcoming to current and prospective pupils and parents.

5. To work with staff in the room to ensure that activities engage and challenge children as well as encourage progression through the stages of development. 6. When asked, tarry out regular observations on children in the room.

7. To alert the Nursery Manager/Head of PP & N of any pupil concerns in terms of their Development.

8. To ensure effective communication is maintained with regard to child welfare, the organization of the day, and passing on any messages to parents.

9. To keep abreast of current pedagogy and regulations within an EYFS setting and to attend in-house and external CPD as required.


Waiter

Mitchells & Butlers
Chelmsford, Essex
11.2017 - 09.2018

Duties:

1. Greeting guests, taking orders, and serving food and beverages to guests.

2. Care about customer satisfaction and deliver the optimal client service experience.

3. Serving guests in a friendly, welcoming, and efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

4. Help answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage choices and related items.

5. Always report on time and in a proper and impeccably clean uniform.

Wearhouse Operative

Ocado
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
01.2017 - 11.2017

Duties:

1. Unloading stock

2. Picking customer orders

3. Loading vans and lorries

Ambassador Hospitality

Just Work ManPower SRL
Mentone France, Cote d'Azur France
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Implemented security protocols strictly; ensured safety of embassy personnel and premises.
  • Understood personal and team targets and planned tasks to achieve deadlines.
  • Adapted presentation style to engage audiences of varied backgrounds and ages.
  • Acted as a role model to provide professional, positive brand representation.
  • Coordinated events targeted at building audience engagement and participation.
  • Built relationships and rapport quickly for positive public and staff communications.
  • Increased participation through active in-person, online and social media marketing.
  • Worked flexibly to meet demands of changing campaigns.
  • Recognised barriers preventing participation and suggested improvements to limit them.

Marketing Manager and Journalist

AS Media Group SRL- News Paper
Sibiu Romania, Romania
01.2007 - 11.2015
  • Devised product launch plans for successful market entry and uptake.
  • Managed social media campaigns to increase online presence.
  • Enhanced brand awareness by devising creative promotional activities.
  • Directed content creation, boosting organic traffic on digital platforms.
  • Bolstered customer base through targeted direct email marketing campaigns.
  • Facilitated training sessions to foster skill development amongst team members.
  • Administered budget planning, guaranteeing cost-effective operations in the department.
  • Led team to drive customer engagement and loyalty.
  • Negotiated contracts with external agencies, securing optimal terms for the company.
  • Analysed competitors' activities, keeping abreast of industry dynamics.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, ensuring productivity within the team.
  • Aligned marketing objectives with business goals, ensuring coherent strategy implementation.
  • Developed marketing strategies for effective brand positioning.
  • Coordinated with sales department for enhanced lead generation.
  • Established partnerships, fostering company reputation and outreach.

Chief editor

AS Media Group SRL- News Paper, Sibiu, Romania
Sibiu Romania, Romania
09.2004 - 12.2007
  • Coordinated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts that complemented written content.
  • Led team to produce quality content, fostering an environment of creativity and collaboration.
  • Fostered a strong sense of teamwork, resulting in higher productivity levels.
  • Tracked industry trends consistently staying abreast with changes influencing audience preferences.
  • Implemented digital tools into the workflow, streamlining communication within the team.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency within the editorial team.
  • Managed budget constraints strictly ensuring best utilisation of available resources.
  • Oversaw redesigns of magazine layout resulting in fresh aesthetic appeal without compromising brand identity.
  • Developed comprehensive style guide reinforcing consistency across all published material.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Education Studies

Middlesex University
09.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism

University of Journalism, Lucian Blaga
09.2005 - 06.2008

High School Baccalaureate Diploma - Vocational

Industrial Vocational School
Moreni Romania
09.2001 - 06.2005

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Classroom management
  • Engaging learning experience
  • Curriculum planning


  • Bilingual education strategies
  • Fluent English speaker
  • Language fluency enhancement
  • Intercultural sensitivity


  • Parent-Teacher liaison
  • Secondary school curriculum awareness
  • Knowledge in child psychology
  • Special educational needs experience
  • Study abroad experience

Languages

French
Spanish
English
Romanian

Custom

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), 06/01/23
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), 09/01/22 - 06/01/23

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Travelling

Timeline

French and Spanish Teacher

Woodlands School
06.2023 - 03.2025

Teaching Placement – Training Year

Moulsham High School
04.2023 - 06.2023

Teaching Placement – Training Year

Helena Romanes School
01.2023 - 04.2023

Teaching Placement – Training Year

Shenfield School
10.2022 - 12.2022

Teaching Placement – Training Year

High Chelmer School
09.2022 - 10.2022

Bank Staff – Part time position

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor's Degree - Education Studies

Middlesex University
09.2019 - 06.2022

Desk Controller and Scanner

ALDI RDC
09.2018 - 09.2022

Waiter

Mitchells & Butlers
11.2017 - 09.2018

Wearhouse Operative

Ocado
01.2017 - 11.2017

Ambassador Hospitality

Just Work ManPower SRL
01.2016 - 12.2016

Marketing Manager and Journalist

AS Media Group SRL- News Paper
01.2007 - 11.2015

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism

University of Journalism, Lucian Blaga
09.2005 - 06.2008

Chief editor

AS Media Group SRL- News Paper, Sibiu, Romania
09.2004 - 12.2007

High School Baccalaureate Diploma - Vocational

Industrial Vocational School
09.2001 - 06.2005
Elena Pavel