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Philomena Dwyer

Philomena Dwyer

Leeds,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly organised professional with strong interpersonal communication skills and extensive academic expertise across various settings. Skilled in educational programme implementation, student assessment techniques, and creativity in teaching. Demonstrates proficiency in IT literacy, subject-specific knowledge, and feedback delivery. Career goals include advancing educational methodologies and contributing to academic excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Learning Tutor

Luminate Education Group
Leeds, West Yorshire
09.2022 - Current


  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Designed engaging coursework materials to stimulate intellectual curiosity.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
  • Simplified complex topics using practical examples and analogies in teaching approach.
  • Utilised technology in sessions, making learning more engaging and efficient.
  • Provided constructive feedback for each tutoring session to evaluate student performance and determine future needs.
  • Maximised student retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Classroom Teacher

CRANLEIGH International School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
04.2019 - 07.2022
  • Prepared and delivered detailed lesson to meet curriculum requirements.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address and action diverse student learning needs
  • Participated actively in staff development programmes, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of educational trends and practices.
  • Participated in Parent Teacher Association meetings regularly; fostered strong relationships within school community.

English Teacher

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UAE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Created lesson plans in line with UAE curriculum.
  • Tailored teaching approach to accommodate individual student needs, promoting academic growth.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks.


Primary School Teacher

CALVERLEY PARKSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Leeds
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • Guided students through challenging coursework, boosting their confidence.
  • Implemented school policies effectively, maintaining discipline within the class.
  • Undertook parent-teacher meetings to provide feedback on student progress.

English Teacher

BAANTORFUN
Bangkok
04.2009 - 05.2014
  • Planning and delivery of English Curriculum to range of young learners
  • Curriculum development in line with school expectations
  • Assessment recording and reporting of pupil progress

Education

Master of Arts - Literary Linguistics with Distinction

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
02.2019 - 06.2021

PGCE Primary Education - Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Education

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in English with First Class Honours

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
London United Kingdom
09.2010 - 07.2014

Skills

  • Highly Organised
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Academic Expertise
  • Highly IT literate
  • Subject specific expertise
  • Feedback delivery
  • Educational programme implementation
  • Student assessment techniques
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Online tutoring tools mastery
  • Teaching material design
  • Learning styles adaptability
  • Use of interactive whiteboards
  • Lesson planning

Affiliations

  • Yoga, cycling, traveling

Certification

CELTA

Google Educator Level 1

Accomplishments

2023 Enhancement of Student Experience Award

Timeline

Family Learning Tutor

Luminate Education Group
09.2022 - Current

Classroom Teacher

CRANLEIGH International School
04.2019 - 07.2022

Master of Arts - Literary Linguistics with Distinction

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
02.2019 - 06.2021

English Teacher

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UAE
09.2018 - 02.2022

Primary School Teacher

CALVERLEY PARKSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2015 - 07.2018

PGCE Primary Education - Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Education

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in English with First Class Honours

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
09.2010 - 07.2014

English Teacher

BAANTORFUN
04.2009 - 05.2014
Philomena Dwyer