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Flora Johanna Johnston

Thrussington,Leicestershire

Summary

Experienced teaching professional with strong background in classroom management, lesson plan development and motivating students. Has a wide range of experience in teaching - Functional Skills, GCSE English, A Level English Language and Language & Literature, Functional Skills ICT, PTLLS (Level 4 Teacher training). A friendly, open and approachable teacher. Proven success in using innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English Teacher

SMB Group
Brooksby, Leicestershire
01.2007 - 10.2023
  • Evaluated curriculum and procedures to reach high quality standards.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Managed challenging behaviour.
  • Applied a variety of teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • Planned engaging schemes of work for statutory assessment.
  • Reported on student progress.
  • Maintained all relevant administration.

English Teacher (Adult Education)

Leicester Adult Education Centre
Leicester, Leicestershire
08.2017 - 02.2021
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying content into relevant, understandable information.
  • Used a wide range of teaching strategies appropriate to adult education.
  • Planned engaging schemes of work for statutory and non-statutory assessment.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Sought Additional learning support where required.

English Teacher

Bluecoat Academy
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
08.2001 - 02.2005

English Teacher

All Saints R.C. School
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
01.1996 - 12.2000

English Teacher

Sanquhar Academy
Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway
08.1994 - 12.1995

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English with Education

University of Stirling
Stirling
09.1989 - 02.1994

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • English curriculum expertise
  • Key Stage 3-5 teaching
  • Team collaboration
  • Motivational communication
  • Google Classroom and MS Teams
  • IT proficient: Taught L2 ICT
  • Pastoral care
  • Distance-Learning experienced

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

English Teacher (Adult Education)

Leicester Adult Education Centre
08.2017 - 02.2021

English Teacher

SMB Group
01.2007 - 10.2023

English Teacher

Bluecoat Academy
08.2001 - 02.2005

English Teacher

All Saints R.C. School
01.1996 - 12.2000

English Teacher

Sanquhar Academy
08.1994 - 12.1995

Bachelor of Arts - English with Education

University of Stirling
09.1989 - 02.1994
Flora Johanna Johnston