Frederick Ball

• Teaching English literature and language classes at Key Stage Three, Four and Five
• Achieved excellent results, including 75% of students achieving Above Target for A Level English Literature, and 75% A or above.
• Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of English literature.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback to encourage improvement.
• Provided guidance and support to struggling students, leading to significant improvements in their grades.
• Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development, ensuring consistency across year groups.
• Conducted regular assessments of pupil's work, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
• Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.

• Developed customised lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Utilised a range of educational resources and tools to enhance student engagement and understanding.
• Facilitated one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to reinforce key concepts and skills.
• Assessed student progress regularly to identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching methods.
• Supported multiple students in hitting their required results, from 11-plus to A Level

Worked as a fulltime member of the English Department, teaching KS3-5, while also studying for QTS and PGCE.

• Teaching English to classes of foreign teenagers and adults, from beginner to advanced level
• Running assessments and maintaining student dossiers
• Supervising excursions, running extra-curricular activities in drama, music and sport

• Supporting SEN students one-to-one (mainly post-16), assisting them in obtaining A Levels and vocational qualifications.
• Supporting teachers in the classroom and in musical and sporting events.
• Developed strong relationships with students with a wide-range of challenges from ASD to OCD, including ODD and other very challenging conditions.
• Showed resilience in a very tough working environment.
• Completed multiple trainings in dealing with various pastoral and educational issues.

• Barista; McDonalds, Bayonne, France - Server