Elizabeth Ryder
London,Lewisham
Summary
I am a dynamic and energetic ECT 1 dedicated to inspiring a love of literature in my students. I have experience teaching both the GCSE and iGCSE curriculum and working in both mixed sex and single sex schools. I have extensive experience working with students who have SEN and EAL needs, and dedicate myself to making my classroom as inclusive as possible. I am known in my department for my subject knowledge and my willingness to respond to feedback and support other teachers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
English teacher
Lift Bexleyheath Academy
Bexleyheath, Bexley
2024.09 - Current
- Prepared students for assessments, contributing to their successful performance.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay updated on educational trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, supporting administrative tasks.
- Provided guidance and support to struggling students, leading to significant improvements in their grades.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with clear classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development, ensuring consistency across year groups.
- Conducted regular assessments of pupil's work, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for students' improved understanding of the English language.
Education
PGCE - English
Kings College London
London 09/2024 - 06/2025
English and Creative Writing
University of Warwick
Coventry 09/2019 - 07/2022
Master of Arts - Writing
University of Warwick
Coventry 10/2022 - 01/2024
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of English Literature
- Experience teaching to GCSE and iGCSE
- Experience teaching students with SEN and EAL needs
- Experience designing schemes of work
- Extensive experience lesson planning and designing resources
Timeline
English teacher
Lift Bexleyheath Academy
2024.09 - Current
PGCE - English
Kings College London
09/2024 - 06/2025
English and Creative Writing
University of Warwick
09/2019 - 07/2022
Master of Arts - Writing
University of Warwick
10/2022 - 01/2024