Hannah Coverdale
Paignton,Devon
Summary
Primary Teacher | KS2 Learning Resources & Assessment
Primary teacher with over five years’ experience designing lessons, assessments and learning resources for Key Stage 2 pupils. I particularly enjoy breaking down complex ideas into clear, engaging activities that help pupils build confidence and make genuine progress.
Alongside classroom teaching, I run a small tutoring practice where I design personalised learning materials and diagnostic assessments for pupils in English and Maths. This has deepened my interest in how well-structured questions, feedback and practice activities can help pupils understand concepts more deeply.
I'm excited by the opportunity to contribute to educational content that can support thousands of learners, combining strong curriculum knowledge with thoughtful resource design and an interest in how pupils learn most effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Independent Tutor – The Confident Learner Tuition
Self-employed
Paignton, Torbay
2025.09 - 2026.03
• Provide personalised English and Maths tuition for Key Stage 2 pupils, designing sessions that combine explanation, guided practice and independent problem-solving
• Carry out diagnostic assessments to identify gaps in understanding and inform targeted support
• Create tailored learning materials, practice questions and structured activities linked to the KS2 curriculum
• Adapt explanations and tasks to suit different learning styles, helping pupils move from uncertainty to confidence
• Track pupil progress over time and refine learning plans based on assessment and observation
• Communicate regularly with parents to share progress, learning priorities and practical strategies to support learning at home
Primary School Teacher
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Torquay
2021.09 - 2026.02
- Planned and delivered lessons aligned with the Key Stage 2 curriculum and SATs expectations.
- Supported the academic progress of a cohort of KS2 pupils through personalised teaching and targeted interventions.
- Built strong relationships with pupils and families to understand learning needs and provide tailored support
- Monitored pupil progress using assessment data and tracking systems to identify gaps in understanding and plan targeted support.
- Communicated regularly with parents and colleagues through meetings, reports and digital communication platforms
- Responded to a wide range of pupil needs and learning challenges, adapting teaching approaches to support progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, safeguarding concerns and communication using school systems and Microsoft Office
- Designed lesson activities and assessment tasks that helped pupils practise key skills and demonstrate understanding.
- Used formative assessment to identify misconceptions and adjust teaching to support deeper understanding.
Archaeological Assistant
South West Archaeology
South Molton, Devon
2019.01 - 2020.07
- Supported archaeological field projects by helping collect, record and organise information and materials.
- Responsibilities included:
- Recording and organising site data and materials to ensure accurate documentation
- Maintaining clear records to support project reports
- Working closely with team members and project leads to support fieldwork activities
- Following established procedures and standards when collecting and documenting information
- Demonstrating strong attention to detail when recording evidence and maintaining organised records
- Managing tasks independently while contributing to wider team objectives
Education
PGCE - Primary Education
University of St John and St Mark
Plymouth 2020.09 - 2021.07
Master of Arts - Archaeology
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2017.09 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2014.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Student support & learner engagement
- Relationship building and coaching
- Communication across email, phone and online platforms
- Problem solving and responding to complex enquiries
- Organisation and workload management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- Data tracking and record keeping
- Digital communication and remote collaboration
- Attention to detail and case management
- Team collaboration and stakeholder communication
Educational Content & Resource Design
• Creating structured learning resources and practice activities
• Writing assessment questions and comprehension tasks
• Reviewing and editing learning materials for clarity and accuracy
• Adapting resources for pupils with different levels of understanding
Certification
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Training
• Prevent Duty Training (UK Government)
• Online Safety and Digital Safeguarding Training
• Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration – Currently enrolling
• Level 1 Horticulture Certificate – Recently completed
Accomplishments
History Subject Leader
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
• Led the development and implementation of the History curriculum across the school
• Worked with colleagues to improve teaching approaches and curriculum planning
• Supported staff in delivering engaging and effective history lessons
• Contributed to whole-school curriculum development and quality improvement
Oracy Project Participant – Plymouth Oracy Project
• Participated in a collaborative programme focused on improving speaking, listening and communication skills across the curriculum
• Developed strategies to strengthen pupil confidence, discussion skills and classroom dialogue
• Implemented approaches to support pupils in articulating ideas clearly and engaging in structured discussion
Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
The TEFL Academy | Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
• 168 guided learning hours
• Awarded Merit
Additional information
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams and digital reporting systems
• Experienced maintaining organised records and tracking progress using digital systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills developed through education and student support roles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Tutor – The Confident Learner Tuition
Self-employed
2025.09 - 2026.03
Primary School Teacher
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
2021.09 - 2026.02
PGCE - Primary Education
University of St John and St Mark
2020.09 - 2021.07
Archaeological Assistant
South West Archaeology
2019.01 - 2020.07
Master of Arts - Archaeology
Cardiff University
2017.09 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
Cardiff University
2014.09 - 2017.07