Karen Mee Ross
Walkley,S. Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished and passionate educator with extensive experience in teaching English, Spanish, and Drama across various educational settings, including KS2 to A-levels. Expertise in delivering and planning seminars for trainee teachers and supporting them as a Lead Mentor. Proficient in online and face-to-face tutoring, with a strong focus on GCSE English and Cambridge Language exam preparation. Developed cross-curricular programmes and resources. Experienced in enhancing learning through innovative methods such as blended learning and active learning. Committed to fostering inclusive education environments, and celebrating diversity. Belief in education's ability to enable young people to engage with and interpret the 21st century world.
Friendly and approachable communicator committed to helping others achieve academic goals and increase confidence. Patient, empathetic and specialist in teaching styles focused on tutoring students with Special Educational Needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance Tutor. Classes With Karen
Own business
Sheffield
2023.09 - Current
Associate Lecturer
Sheffield Hallam University
2022.09 - 2025.11
- Associate Lecturer supporting and teaching trainee teachers.
Supply English, Spanish and Drama teacher
Astrea Sheffield Academy, Dronfield Henry Fanshaw, Fir Vale, Wath Academy, Bradfield School, Tapton School Academy Trust, Birley Secondary Academy
2019.03 - 2025.11
- Supply English, Spanish and Drama teacher
Foster Carer
Sheffield Local Authority
Sheffield
2022.02 - 2023.07
- Foster Carer Sheffield Local Authority
Adult education tutor
Workers Education Association and Heeley Development Trust
2018.09 - 2019.02
- Adult education tutor.
Summer course teacher
English School of Asturias
2018.07 - 2018.07
- Summer course teacher.
Freelance teacher of English as a second language
American Center for English Language
2016.07 - 2018.06
- Freelance teacher of English as a second language
Classroom teacher
English School of Asturias
2014.09 - 2016.07
- Classroom teacher
Class teacher
Tapton School
Sheffield
2000.09 - 2014.08
- Class teacher
- TLR from October 2009.
Education
CEOLTS (CELTA) -
Story Learning
online learning 2023.02 - 2023.05
PG Cert (towards MA) - Teaching Shakespeare
University of Warwick
2014.02 - 2014.06
PGCE Secondary - undefined
University of Leeds, Bretton Hall campus
1999.09 - 2000.07
Degree in Creative Arts 2:1 BA Hons - undefined
University of Northumbria at Newcastle (formerly Newcastle Polytechnic)
1988.09 - 1991.06
A levels - Politics, Theatre Studies, Geography
Plymouth College of Further Education
1984.09 - 1987.06
A level - Spanish
Sheffield College
2008.06 - 2008.06
Skills
- Teaching English and GCSE English online, one to one and in groups
- Teaching English in schools at KS3 and GCSE
- Delivering and planning seminars to trainee teachers
- Teaching Spanish and PSHE at KS3
- Delivering Drama at KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-level
- Delivering FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS preparation (Cambridge Language)
- Delivering On Line Learning from summer term 2020
- Associate lecturer at Sheffield Institute of Education teaching and supporting trainee teachers
- Developing and delivering cross curricular and extra curricular learning, designing and creating resources and lesson plans
- CPD on and delivering Home and Online Learning and Blended Learning and CELTA
- Working with EAL and SEND students
- Extensive safeguarding experience
Websites
Referees
- Jane, Stacey, Senior Lecturer, j.stacey@shu.ac.uk, Sheffield Institute of Education, Sheffield Hallam University
- Rebecca, Dudley, Head of English, rebecca.dudley@astreasheffield.org, Astrea Sheffield, Andover street, Sheffield, S3 9BE
- Mark, Hampton, Agency manager, mark.hampton@protocol-education.com, Protocol Sheffield, Acero 1, Concourse Way, Sheffield, S12BJ
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Freelance Tutor. Classes With Karen
Own business
2023.09 - Current
CEOLTS (CELTA) -
Story Learning
2023.02 - 2023.05
Associate Lecturer
Sheffield Hallam University
2022.09 - 2025.11
Foster Carer
Sheffield Local Authority
2022.02 - 2023.07
Supply English, Spanish and Drama teacher
Astrea Sheffield Academy, Dronfield Henry Fanshaw, Fir Vale, Wath Academy, Bradfield School, Tapton School Academy Trust, Birley Secondary Academy
2019.03 - 2025.11
Adult education tutor
Workers Education Association and Heeley Development Trust
2018.09 - 2019.02
Summer course teacher
English School of Asturias
2018.07 - 2018.07
Freelance teacher of English as a second language
American Center for English Language
2016.07 - 2018.06
Classroom teacher
English School of Asturias
2014.09 - 2016.07
PG Cert (towards MA) - Teaching Shakespeare
University of Warwick
2014.02 - 2014.06
A level - Spanish
Sheffield College
2008.06 - 2008.06
Class teacher
Tapton School
2000.09 - 2014.08
PGCE Secondary - undefined
University of Leeds, Bretton Hall campus
1999.09 - 2000.07
Degree in Creative Arts 2:1 BA Hons - undefined
University of Northumbria at Newcastle (formerly Newcastle Polytechnic)
1988.09 - 1991.06
A levels - Politics, Theatre Studies, Geography
Plymouth College of Further Education
1984.09 - 1987.06