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ELIZABETH ANDRIANE PAPANASTASIOU

Horsham,West Sussex

Summary

Charismatic and dependable Secondary Religious Education Teacher with eight years of experience in delivering educational support across diverse learner levels. Committed to equipping students with tools for academic success while fostering a love for learning and teamwork. Holds a Master's in Human Rights & International Relations and a First Class Honours degree in Social Anthropology/Journalism & News Media. Recognised for strong communication, problem-solving skills, and leadership in various candidate/customer/patient-facing roles. Experience in fundraising and supporting a large charity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Teacher of Religious Education

St Bede's School
Redhill, Surrey
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepares students for GCSE Religious Studies examinations, ensuring they were well-equipped.
  • Attends professional development workshops to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
  • Facilitates parent-teacher meetings to discuss pupil progress in religious studies.
  • Assesses student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Delivers high quality and well adapted Religious Education lessons.
  • Supports with the development of resources for Key Stage 3-5.
  • Incorporates multimedia resources into lessons to enhance understanding of complex concepts.
  • Creates a safe space for open dialogue about different religions to encourage mutual respect.
  • Enhances student engagement with interactive teaching methods.

Teacher of Religious Studies and Head of House

St Wilfrid's Catholic School
Crawley
04.2021 - 09.2024
  • Delivering well developed and planned religious education lessons to KS3 & 4 as well as spiritual development to KS5 which looks at a plethora of spiritual, cultural and ethical issues
  • Leading House fundraising, assemblies and celebration days as leader of Catherine House within the school house system
  • Pastoral support through tutor group duties
  • Teaching the new RED curriculum for Catholic Schools at KS3 including planning lessons within modules across the department.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.

Teacher of Religious Studies

Riddlesdown Collegiate
Croydon
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Taught Religious Education to KS3&4 and Geography at KS3.
  • Planned and delivered lessons to broaden cultural, religious and spiritual understanding including in depth research and understanding of the Holocaust.
  • Improved student confidence in public speaking through religious debate and discussion activity.
  • Delivered pastoral care and support to a Tutor Group from Year 7 - 9.
  • Built positive, constructive relationships with students for holistic educational support.
  • Marked classwork and homework with clear feedback on areas for improvement.

Schools Direct Trainee Teacher

St Andrews School
Croydon
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Completed a one year placement at St Andrew's school, with one day a week at the University of Roehampton.
  • Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours with a challenging demographic of students.
  • Taught Religious Education at KS3&4 and Geography at KS3.
  • Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles through a half term placement at Riddlesdown Collegiate.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties including marking, lesson planning and observation preparation.
  • Supported SEND students by adapting lesson content and delivery, particularly for EAL students.

Selective Licence Property Officer

Ealing Council
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Input data to register applications for Selective Licensing.
  • Processed applications using agreed procedures and guidance to meet performance and quality targets.
  • Completed work as allocated by senior staff, prioritising where needed to ensure that agreed targets were continuously met, escalating when appropriate.
  • Investigated property ownership with land registry services and the provided supporting evidence to finance officers.
  • Followed all Council procedures in respect of customer feedback, including complaints.
  • Exercised proper and absolute integrity in respect of all confidential matters and the confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.

English Literacy and Language Tutor

Cherry Hill Tuition UK Candidate Resourcer
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Delivered English Literature and Language tuition at KS3&4.
  • Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
  • Provided constructive feedback for each tutoring session to evaluate student performance and determine future needs.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of curriculum standards and education requirements to help students meet objectives.
  • Taught study skills and learning accommodations to help struggling students resolve core issues impeding academic progress.

UK Candidate Resourcer

Career Teachers
London
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Sourcing and interviewing Teachers and Support staff for a continually growing and changing team of recruitment consultants
  • Managing the UK Resourcing Division - including HR issues, setting targets, monitoring progression, outlining the objectives of weekly group meetings and monthly individual meetings whilst ensuring all work follows company policy
  • Interviewing and communicating with a variety of candidates, preparing files according to company compliance and policy
  • Taking on the role of PA to the UK team including diary management, meeting minute taking, first contact and introducing external agencies to UK team
  • A range of administration, compliance, management and marketing duties within a procedure and policy driven ethos coupled with a fast paced and target focused environment.

Health Advisor

Harmoni
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Worked to receive calls on the NHS 111 Service line.
  • Receiving calls to assess urgency and guide people to the appropriate medical service across Greater London.
  • Work closely with emergency services and liaise with medical staff including doctors on site.
  • Be familiar with NHS Pathways, Adastra and a range of symptoms and illnesses.
  • All information had to follow strict NHS policy and procedures.

Employment history prior to 2013 available upon request.

Education

PGCE Secondary Teaching - Subject Specialism - Religious Education

Roehampton University
London
07.2018

Master of Arts - Human Rights And International Relations

Roehampton University
London
08.2015

BA/BSc Combined Honors - Social Anthropology/Journalism & News Media

Roehampton University
London
07.2012

A-Levels -

Folkestone Grammar School For Girls
Kent
08.2001

GCSEs -

Folkestone Grammar School For Girls
Kent
08.1999

Skills

  • Developed Teaching and learning skills
  • Educational leadership and academic performance reporting
  • Tutoring experience
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Excellent managerial and project management abilities
  • Successful creation of relationships with external agencies and internal staff
  • An excellent team player as well as the ability to achieve individual targets
  • Confident and disciplined; ability to manage multiple tasks and organise workload effectively
  • Strong administration skills with excellent understanding of Microsoft office

Interests

and a Merchant Seaman's discharge book. I am a keen exerciser, visiting the gym every day. I hold a variety of certificates in Customer Service, Sales, Health and Safety, Health and Beauty, Food Safety.

Timeline

Teacher of Religious Education

St Bede's School
09.2024 - Current

Teacher of Religious Studies and Head of House

St Wilfrid's Catholic School
04.2021 - 09.2024

Teacher of Religious Studies

Riddlesdown Collegiate
09.2019 - 04.2021

Schools Direct Trainee Teacher

St Andrews School
09.2018 - 08.2019

Selective Licence Property Officer

Ealing Council
06.2016 - 08.2017

UK Candidate Resourcer

Career Teachers
06.2014 - 05.2016

English Literacy and Language Tutor

Cherry Hill Tuition UK Candidate Resourcer
06.2014 - 09.2015

Health Advisor

Harmoni
05.2013 - 06.2014

PGCE Secondary Teaching - Subject Specialism - Religious Education

Roehampton University

Master of Arts - Human Rights And International Relations

Roehampton University

BA/BSc Combined Honors - Social Anthropology/Journalism & News Media

Roehampton University

A-Levels -

Folkestone Grammar School For Girls

GCSEs -

Folkestone Grammar School For Girls
ELIZABETH ANDRIANE PAPANASTASIOU