Hi, I’m
Leanne Rice
Downpatrick,Down
Summary
I have sixteen years experience of teaching English and a variety of other subjects throughout Northern Ireland and Scotland.
I have taught in 'All Boys', 'All Girls', 'Co-educational' and 'Integrated schools'. I have worked with children of various abilities and backgrounds.
I have made significant contributions to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular lives of the children in my care, throughout my career.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work history
All Saints CollegeBelfast
Permanent Teacher of English and French
09.2015 - Current
Job overview
- I am currently responsible for teaching KS3 and KS4 English as well as KS3 RE. I have demonstrated my commitment to developing my knowledge of the GCSE curriculum by marking GCSE English exams for CCEA.
- During the last eight years, I have been responsible for teaching the following subjects, in addition to English and RE: KS3 French, Drama, History, ICT and LLW.
- I carefully plan and differentiate lessons to meet a wide range of abilities and circumstances including 'Newcomer' students and school refusers. I work closely with teaching assistants and use a variety of additional resources including IPads and Google Classroom to achieve this.
- I was involved in an Intervention Programme with Year 8 and Year 10 pupils last year. I targeted low achieving pupils in Year 8 and under-achieving pupils in Year 10.
- I have worked with our Newcomer pupils in extra English classes where I have used phonics and helped pupils to develop their writing skills including spelling, use of grammar, punctuation etc.
- I am currently a Year 9 Form Teacher and regularly deal with pastoral and academic issues faced by my pupils. I work with the students, their parents and relevant staff to resolve these.
- I am responsible for promoting positive behaviour and I achieve this through the use of appropriate rewards and sanctions in addition to restorative practice.
- I track and monitor pupil progress, behaviour, achievement and attendance through SIMS.
- I contribute to Personal Learning Plans by providing feedback to and liaising with SENCO.
- I create and update classroom and corridor displays.
- I supervise students during break and lunchtime, three times per week.
- I assist the English department during our annual opening night for prospective students and parents. In addition, I attend meetings with parents and assist in awards ceremonies and information events.
- I participate in In-Service training and staff development days.
- I have been involved in extra-curricular activities including fundraising for Cancer charities and taking running clubs for KS3 pupils.
Blackwater Integrated CollegeDownpatrick, Newry Mourne and Down
Permanent Teacher of English
11.2013 - 06.2015
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching KS3 and KS4 English as well as KS3 LLW and careers.
- I was a Year 8 Form Teacher. It was my duty to deal with any pastoral issues concerning pupils and I liaised with parents and relevant staff to resolve these.
- I planned and differentiated lessons to accommodate pupils with a wide range of abilities.
- I provided oral and written feedback to pupils and parents.
- I set and reviewed targets with pupils.
- I held after school classes for KS4 English pupils.
- I took an after school spelling and reading club.
- I assisted another member of staff in taking a running club.
- I worked with pupils to create and update classroom and corridor displays.
- I accompanied pupils on a residential trip for three nights.
St. Colmcille's High SchoolCrossgar, Newry Mourne and Down
Temporary Teacher of English with LLW
08.2013 - 11.2013
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching KS3 and KS4 English as well as LLW at KS3.
- I was a Year 8 Form Teacher.
- I planned and differentiated lessons to accommodate pupils with a wide range of abilities.
- I provided oral and written feedback to pupils and parents.
- I set and reviewed targets with pupils.
- I held after school classes for KS4 pupils.
- I worked with KS3 pupils after school to develop their skills in writing poetry.
St. Joseph's High SchoolCrossmaglen, Newry Mourne and Down
Temporary Teacher of English and Drama
09.2011 - 08.2013
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching KS3 Drama in addition to KS3 and KS4 English.
- I was a Year 10 Form Teacher.
- I planned and differentiated lessons to accommodate a wide range of abilities.
- I provided oral and written feedback to pupils and parents.
- I set and reviewed targets with pupils.
- I held after school classes for KS4 pupils.
- I held a book club for KS3 pupils.
St. Mary's High SchoolNewry, Newry Mourne and Down
Temporary Teacher of English
09.2010 - 06.2011
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching KS3 and KS4 English.
- I was a Year 11 Form Teacher.
- I planned and differentiated lessons to accommodate pupils with a wide range of abilities.
- I recorded and monitored pupil progress.
- I provided oral and written feedback to pupils and parents.
- I set and reviewed targets with pupils.
- I held after school classes for KS4 pupils.
- I worked with KS3 pupils after school to develop their skills in writing poetry.
Sacred Heart Grammar SchoolNewry, Newry Mourne and Down
Substitute English Teacher
02.2010 - 05.2010
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching KS3, KS4 and A Level English.
- I recorded and monitored pupil progress.
- I provided written and oral feedback to pupils and parents.
St. Joseph's Boys' High SchoolNewry, Newry Mourne and Down
Temporary Teacher of English and Essential Skills
09.2009 - 02.2010
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching KS3 and KS4 English and Essential Skills.
- I was a Year 8 Form Teacher.
- I recorded and monitored pupil progress.
- I provided oral and written feedback to pupils and parents.
- I set and reviewed targets with pupils.
St. Ambrose High SchoolCoatbridge, North Lanarkshire
Temporary Teacher of English
08.2008 - 05.2009
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching English to Years 8-14.
- I monitored and recorded pupil progress.
- I provided oral and written feedback to pupils and parents.
- I set and reviewed targets with pupils.
- I held an after school book club for Year 9.
Our Lady's High SchoolMotherwell, North Lanarkshire
Probationer Teacher
08.2007 - 06.2008
Job overview
- I was responsible for teaching English to Years 8-13.
- I recorded and monitored pupil progress.
- I provided oral and written feedback to pupils and parents.
- I set and reviewed targets with pupils.
- I held an afterschool book club for Year 8.
Education
CCEABelfast
Examiner from English
09.2014 - 09/2017
University of GlasgowGlasgow
PGDE Secondary from English
08.2006 - 06/2007
University of GlasgowGlasgow
Catholic Teaching Certificate from RE
08.2006 - 06/2007
University of UlsterJordanstown
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities Joint (English &American History and Literature)
08.2002 - 06/2025
Our Lady's Grammar SchoolNewry
A-Levels from French, English Literature and Religious Studies
09.2000 - 07/2002
Skills
- I can work as part of team (I am a part of a large department)
- I am flexible with the ability to compromise (I have helped to build one team from three during a recent amalgamation)
- I am an enthusiastic and caring teacher who pupils feel they can confide in
Timeline
Permanent Teacher of English and French
All Saints College
09.2015 - Current
CCEA
Examiner from English
09.2014 - 09/2017
Permanent Teacher of English
Blackwater Integrated College
11.2013 - 06.2015
Temporary Teacher of English with LLW
St. Colmcille's High School
08.2013 - 11.2013
Temporary Teacher of English and Drama
St. Joseph's High School
09.2011 - 08.2013
Temporary Teacher of English
St. Mary's High School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Substitute English Teacher
Sacred Heart Grammar School
02.2010 - 05.2010
Temporary Teacher of English and Essential Skills
St. Joseph's Boys' High School
09.2009 - 02.2010
Temporary Teacher of English
St. Ambrose High School
08.2008 - 05.2009
Probationer Teacher
Our Lady's High School
08.2007 - 06.2008
University of Glasgow
PGDE Secondary from English
08.2006 - 06/2007
University of Glasgow
Catholic Teaching Certificate from RE
08.2006 - 06/2007
University of Ulster
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities Joint (English &American History and Literature)
08.2002 - 06/2025
Our Lady's Grammar School
A-Levels from French, English Literature and Religious Studies
09.2000 - 07/2002
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