Monica Benson
Erith,Greater London
Summary
Passionate English teacher motivated to enhance student confidence, grades and social skills through creative lesson planning. Skilled at managing pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement. Experienced professional dedicated to student success.
Overview
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Language
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
St Catherine's Catholic School
Bexleyheath, greater London
09.2006 - Current
- .I taught as a full-time secondary English teacher until I retired in July 2023. I returned as a cover teacher to address staffing shortages.
- Proactively engaged with students by circulating the classroom to ensure active participation and engagement in lessons.
- Established classroom discipline through clear implementation of rules and expectations, fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Applied established reward and punishment policies to encourage positive student conduct.
- I am able to deliver lessons and have done so in English, RE, French, History,Geography and Art. Any work set which is largely comprehension based is not a problem.
- I am able to deliver lessons and have done so in English, RE, French, History, Geography and Art. Any work set which is largely comprehension based is not a problem.
Secondary English Teacher
Chisipite SEnior School
Harare, Zimbabwe , Zimbabwe
01.1980 - 12.2002
- I taught English and French up to A level, as well as RE in the lower forms.
- Assessed student progress through regular coursework, homework, and examinations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Held meetings with students to understand individual needs, struggles and learning progress, implementing measures to address identified challenges.
- Gained knowledge of students' strengths and learning difficulties and adapted lessons to varying abilities, stimulating interest in subject matter.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- I have had excellent exam results over the years
- Taught in this prestigious private school in Zimbabwe until I emigrated to the UK for financial and personal reasons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and French
University of Rhodesia, affiliated to London
Salisbury, Rhodesia01-1978
Skills
- Lesson delivery
- Curriculum planning
- Syllabus design
- Literacy instruction
- Student assessment
- Examination marking
- Exam preparation
- Assessment tracking
- Marking consistency
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Classroom discipline
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Teaching techniques
- Lesson planning expertise
- Lesson creativity
- Subject mastery
- Subject knowledge
- Tutoring experience
- Mentoring students
- Organizational ability
- Time-management
- Effective communication
- Parent communication
- Active listening
- Student motivation
- Cultural awareness
- Patience and resilience
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Exams and assessments
- Classwork marking
- Exams and assessments
- Classwork marking
Languages
French
Advanced
C1
Interests
- Art: painting and drawing Visiting art galleries
- gardening
- theatre:
- attend church regularly
- Reading:
- walking:walk daily and in a group
- yoga
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
St Catherine's Catholic School
09.2006 - Current
Secondary English Teacher
Chisipite SEnior School
01.1980 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English and French
University of Rhodesia, affiliated to London