Leora Taha
London
Summary
A committed and reflective MFL teacher with a clear focus on supporting student progress and achievement across Key Stages 3 and 4. Experienced in planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons, adapting teaching to meet a wide range of abilities and needs. Intellectually engage with formative and summative assessments to inform practice, close gaps in learning and raise attainment, with a clear focus on exam success. Builds positive relationships with students while maintaining high expectations and a strong climate for learning. Works collaboratively within departments and communicates effectively with parents to support pupils' progress and wellbeing. Demonstrates a proactive approach to professional development, alongside a clear commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and wider school life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MFL Teacher (French and Spanish)
Ark Academy
Wembley
2024.01 - 2026.07
- Deliver consistently strong French and Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting teaching to secure progress across a range of abilities
- Plan and deliver a well-sequenced curriculum, contributing to departmental consistency and a shared approach to high-quality teaching
- Apply evidence-informed practice, developed through training with Ark Teacher Training, to maintain high levels of engagement and attainment
- Use assessment, data and precise marking to identify gaps early and respond with focused support
- Plan and lead targeted interventions, including 1-1 Year 11 speaking preparation, resulting in confident performance in GCSE assessments
- Communicate effectively with parents, offering clear and constructive insight into student progress
- Play a key role in the delivery of Arabic speaking exams, supporting outcomes including grade 9s
- Engage regularly in CPD, refining practice in line with current pedagogy
- Maintain a calm, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment with clear expectations and strong routines
French & Spanish Secondary school Teacher
London Academy
Edgware
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Deliver captivating and tailored French and Spanish lessons to secondary school students (ages 11-16).
- Utilising a diverse range of instructional methodologies and innovative technology.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to gauge student progress, employing both formative and summative evaluations - particularly for GCSE students.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to cultural enrichment.
- Develop and implement curriculum, aligned with rigorous educational standards
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Actively engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in language education.
- Uphold and promote a vibrant and inclusive school culture that prioritises diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of educational excellence.
English Language teacher
The British Council
Paris
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Working alongside classroom teachers in planning and delivering lessons that promote language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Providing authentic language input to students through conversation and activities, including pronunciation and intonation practice.
- Supporting students in small group/individual activities, such as reading or writing exercises, to reinforce their language skills.
- Incorporating British cultural knowledge and customs into the classroom, to enhance students' understanding of the English language and its context.
- Assistanship Program
French, Arabic & English Teaching Assistant
Azza Supplementary School
London
2016.09 - 2018.07
- Supervising and supporting SEN pupils to complete in-class activities.
- Researching and sourcing learning materials to support lesson plans.
- Implementing individual education plans for students with learning difficulties.
- Providing constructive feedback to students based on individual learning needs to improve their self-esteem.
- Collaborating with teacher to devise and execute challenging, stimulating lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Performing in-class marking, exam invigilation and organised routine tests.
- Helping students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Providing stimulating learning environments, motivating students to engage with class activities and reach potential.
- Supplying teachers with detailed and regular feedback on pupils' achievement, progress and problems
- Preparing classrooms for lessons by setting workspaces, distributing teaching material and loading presentations onto interactive whiteboards and moving with children between classes, keeping students in line and minimising disruptions.
Education
BA Hons Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
The University of Nottingham
2018.09 - 2022.07
A Levels - English Literature, French, Spanish
Holland Park Sixthform
London 2016.09 - 2018.07
GCSEs -
Holland Park School
London 2011.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Advanced level French and Spanish
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Competence in 4 languages
- Intercultural competence
- Translation and interpretation
- Writing proficiency in multiple languages
Languages
English
Arabic
French
Spanish
Timeline
MFL Teacher (French and Spanish)
Ark Academy
2024.01 - 2026.07
French & Spanish Secondary school Teacher
London Academy
2023.09 - 2024.07
English Language teacher
The British Council
2022.10 - 2023.04
BA Hons Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
The University of Nottingham
2018.09 - 2022.07
A Levels - English Literature, French, Spanish
Holland Park Sixthform
2016.09 - 2018.07
French, Arabic & English Teaching Assistant
Azza Supplementary School
2016.09 - 2018.07
GCSEs -
Holland Park School
2011.09 - 2016.07