GILLIAN ANNE BLAIR
Boness,West Loth
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in student progress evaluation, English literature knowledge, and special needs adaptability. Demonstrates a strong ability to assess and enhance student performance while effectively addressing individual learning requirements. Committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment that supports diverse learning needs and promotes academic excellence.
Experienced educator with focus on teaching English language and literature. Capable of enhancing students' language skills through tailored lesson plans and interactive learning methods. Specialises in fostering supportive and engaging classroom environment to promote student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
English tutor
Kip McGrath
Linlithgow , West Lothian
08.2019 - Current
- Utilised multimedia resources to enhance the learning experience of pupils,.
- Facilitated group study sessions, encouraging collaborative learning among classmates.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with effective classroom management techniques.
- Improved written communication skills, fostering better essay writing abilities.
- Developed individual learning strategies for enhanced performance.
- Strengthened linguistic proficiency of students through comprehensive grammar instruction.
- Tailored lessons to meet specific learner needs and objectives.
- Adapted teaching style according to varying pupil abilities, achieving equitable education delivery.
- Enhanced student comprehension by creating engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted students with assignments, producing high-quality work consistently.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to maintain student interest and engagement.
- Evaluated student progress on a regular basis, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated with parents regarding pupil progress-ensuring consistent improvement.
Teacher of English
Falkirk Council
Falkirk, Stirlingshire
08.2008 - Current
- Handled large classes efficiently, ensuring individual attention was given to each student's needs.
- Collaborated with other teachers on cross-curricular projects, broadening students' perspectives.
- Assisted colleagues in curriculum development, improving overall quality of teaching materials.
- Promoted a love for the English language through interactive activities and projects.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Ensured all students felt comfortable voicing their opinions during class debates and discussions.
- Stayed updated on educational trends and developments for continuous professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education and English literature
University of Stirling
Scotland 09/2003 - 12/2007
PGDE - Primary education
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Scotland 08/2010 - 05/2012
Skills
- English literature knowledge
- Special needs adaptability
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Conducting online learning sessions
- Educational technology integration
- Phonetic awareness
- Vocabulary expansion
- Relationship building with students
- Constructive feedback providing
- Literary analysis
- Spelling correction methods
- Pupil engagement strategies
- Linguistics knowledge
- Peer collaboration
- Knowledge of british literature
- Use of interactive whiteboards
- Adaptable teaching styles
- Reading comprehension techniques
- Vocabulary enhancement
- Interactive teaching methods
- Critical thinking encouragement
- Literacy instruction
- Teaching reading comprehension
- Exam preparation strategies
- Dyslexia support strategies
- Classroom technology utilisation
- Teaching strategy adaptability
- Lesson planning
- Creative writing
- Sentence structure development
- Creative writing prompts
- Grammar expertise
- Meticulous proofreading
- Plagiarism prevention
- Underachieving student support
- Exam preparation
- Tuition progress evaluation
- Student motivation
- Persuasive writing techniques
- Literary techniques analysis
- Film theory
- Essay structure advice
- Patience and empathy
- Resilience and patience
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-centred learning
- Textbook selection
- Effective teaching techniques
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Affiliations
- Walking
Timeline
English tutor
Kip McGrath
08.2019 - Current
Teacher of English
Falkirk Council
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education and English literature
University of Stirling
09/2003 - 12/2007
PGDE - Primary education
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
08/2010 - 05/2012
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