Esther Chinemerem Ikwuagwu
Maidstone,United Kingdom
Summary
SEN Specialist Tutor and Teacher with over 3 years' experience supporting learners across KS3–KS4 through personalised 1:1 and small-group interventions.
Experienced in delivering Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level to Level 2) and supporting learners across vocational pathways including NCFE and BTEC qualifications.
Skilled in adapting learning to meet EHCP targets, building student confidence, independence, and academic progress through structured and supportive teaching approaches.
Committed to helping learners overcome barriers to learning and achieve meaningful, measurable progress.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SEN Teacher
Serenity School Maidstone
Maidstone, Kent
2023.09 - 2026.05
- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions in Maths, PSD, and vocational subjects.
- Support learners working towards Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level to Level 2).
- Provide structured support for NCFE and BTEC coursework, helping students meet assessment criteria.
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet EHCP targets and individual learning needs.
- Promote student independence, confidence, and engagement through scaffolding and modelling.
- Track and report progress across both academic and personal development outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and parents to support holistic progress.
- Improved student engagement and independent task completion for low-attaining learners.
MFL Teacher
George Spencer Academy
Stapleford, Nottinghamshire
2024.04 - 2024.08
- Delivered engaging lessons across KS3–KS4, with differentiated support for varying abilities.
- Monitored student progress and adapted teaching to support individual learning needs.
- Supported development of communication, literacy, and confidence in language learning
Supply Teacher/Cover
Aquinas Education Ltd
Derby City Centre, Derbyshire
2023.03 - 2024.04
- Delivered lessons across multiple subjects, adapting content for SEN and mixed-ability learners.
- Provided 1:1 academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional guidance.
- Supported learners in developing confidence, engagement, and independent learning skills.
- Monitored and assessed progress, adapting teaching strategies accordingly.
Health Care Assistant
Fosse Healthcare
Derby, Derbyshire
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Assist service users with personal care needs, as detailed in their individual care plan, in an appropriate manner to help meet their desired outcomes.
- Assist service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence, using aids and personal equipment i.e. hoists, assistive technology etc. in line with their individual care plans.
- Communicate effectively with service users, carers and other professionals.
- Report any concerns to your line manager relating to a significant change in the service user's health and support needs.
- Contribute to the service user review process, along with the service user's key worker, line manager and all other involved parties, by using your knowledge of assisting the service user in meeting the desired outcomes.
Team Lead (Children's House)
Discovery House Montessori School
Lekki
2021.08 - 2022.07
- Supported development of independent learning behaviours in young learners.
- Led a team to deliver structured and supportive learning environments.
French Assistant Directress (Children's House)
Discovery House Montessori School
Lekki
2020.10 - 2022.07
- Replicate lessons given by the class Directress in French.
- Assistant the class Directress in establishing and maintaining the classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of the students.
- Prepare and maintain the environment, observes behaviours, models grace and courtesy, assists in developing independence.
- Integrated French lessons into real-life scenarios and role-playing.
- Observes and keeps records on each student's individual progression through the classroom, always being available to offer gentle guidance.
- Assist in preparing/production of instructional materials.
- Assist the Bridge Program Coordinator with special needs children in my class.
French Instructor/Liaison Officer
Nigerian Army School of Medical Sciences
2016.12 - 2017.11
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities to understand French learning materials.
- Acting as a contact point between school management and front line staff.
- Integrated French lessons into real life scenarios and role playing.
- Facilitating meetings and cooperation between management and front line staff.
- Sourced optimal curricular and develop lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Organize and manage multiple responsibilities successfully while helping students with foreign language learning needs.
French Teacher
Holy Ghost Academy
Awka, Anambra
2015.01 - 2016.02
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirement and instil comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Built cultural literacy by organizing learning plans focused on French speaking countries.
French Teacher
Theoma Basic Schools
Ife-Awka, Anambra
2012.01 - 2015.02
- Facilitated learning of French Language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote students' comprehension of written French.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
Education
Master's - Special Educational Needs and Disability
University of Derby
Derby, Derbyshire 2022.09 - 2023.10
PGDE - Adult Education
Topmost College of Education
Ipaja 2016.01 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Arts - French
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra 2012.10 - 2015.07
Skills
- 1:1 Tutoring & Small-Group Intervention
- SEN Support & EHCP Implementation
- Functional Skills & Vocational Pathways
- Coursework Support (NCFE & BTEC)
- Behaviour Management & Engagement Strategies
- Differentiation & Scaffolding
- Building Confidence & Independence
Certification
- Virtual Assistant (African Leadership Accelerator) May 2022 to Present
- Spanish Language Diploma (DELE A1) August 2019 to Present
- Teachers Training (Social network in the ELE classroom) February 2019 to Present
- Teachers Training (Teaching initial level A1-A2 grammar) December 2018 to Present
Languages
Spanish - Beginner
Elementary
English - Fluent
Fluent
French - Fluent
Fluent
Igbo - Fluent
Native
Links
Core Academic Support
- Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level – Level 2)
- Life Skills / Independence Skills
Vocational & Coursework Support
- NCFE Technical Award in Business & Enterprise
- NCFE Personal & Social Development (PSD)
- BTEC Personal Growth & Wellbeing
Additional Subjects
- French (KS3–KS4)
- Spanish (KS3)
- Humanities (KS3)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MFL Teacher
George Spencer Academy
2024.04 - 2024.08
SEN Teacher
Serenity School Maidstone
2023.09 - 2026.05
Supply Teacher/Cover
Aquinas Education Ltd
2023.03 - 2024.04
Health Care Assistant
Fosse Healthcare
2022.11 - 2023.01
Master's - Special Educational Needs and Disability
University of Derby
2022.09 - 2023.10
Team Lead (Children's House)
Discovery House Montessori School
2021.08 - 2022.07
French Assistant Directress (Children's House)
Discovery House Montessori School
2020.10 - 2022.07
French Instructor/Liaison Officer
Nigerian Army School of Medical Sciences
2016.12 - 2017.11
PGDE - Adult Education
Topmost College of Education
2016.01 - 2018.01
French Teacher
Holy Ghost Academy
2015.01 - 2016.02
Bachelor of Arts - French
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
2012.10 - 2015.07
French Teacher
Theoma Basic Schools
2012.01 - 2015.02