MARIE WILKINSON LÖFSTEDT

Creative and intellectually rigorous Teacher of English with a strong foundation in literature, law, and the performing arts. I bring a unique interdisciplinary approach to teaching, grounded in analytical precision, philosophical inquiry, and real-world relevance. With a professional background spanning full-time dance training at Balettakademien, a Law degree from King’s College London, and a PGCE in Secondary English, I am passionate about fostering voice, agency, and global understanding in the classroom. My teaching blends high expectations with student-centred learning, and I have a proven track record of developing academic literacy, critical thinking, and expressive confidence across a range of learner profiles. I am currently seeking a role within a high-performing and creative educational setting.

• Developed interdisciplinary lessons combining English, Law, and Philosophy, fostering higher-order thinking
• Successfully designed an EAL Framework that improved writing, analytical skills, and academic literacy among multilingual learners
• Led a Global EAL Summer School, integrating humanities and cross-cultural discussions for students from diverse backgrounds

• English Curriculum Mastery – Strong knowledge of KS3–KS5 curriculum design, embedding analytical writing, comparative reading, and critical thinking across GCSE and A Level specifications
• Ethics & Real-World Application – Experienced in leading discussion-based learning that connects literature and language to contemporary ethical issues, social justice themes, and global perspectives
• High-Performance Learning – Expertise in Rosenshine’s Principles, retrieval practice, and metacognitive strategies
• Debating & Oracy – Experienced in coaching debating teams and enhancing students’ public speaking abilities
• EAL & Multilingual Learning – Extensive experience supporting students from A1–C2 levels with academic literacy and language skills

• Library Club Leader & Reading Scheme Coordinator – Led reading enrichment initiatives, promoted independent reading across year groups, and supported literacy development through targeted schemes
• Growth Mindset Champion – Embedding resilience, self-efficacy, and reflection in everyday learning