Amy Mullis-Watkins
Birmingham uk
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management and curriculum development, adept at teaching diverse learners and addressing special educational needs. Proven ability to enhance parent-teacher communication and coordinate school events effectively. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment while continuously advancing subject knowledge. Enthusiastic Head of Subject versed in improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel through the use of integrated technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead teacher of Spanish
Hall Green Secondary School
Birmingham
01.2025 - Current
- Led individual and department performance reviews, highlighting successes and recognising extra support needs.
- Currently redesigning the curriculum to align with a new specification across all year groups.
- SPD of the department increased by +0.5 within one year.
- Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Achieved a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations for behaviour.
- Developed teaching strategies by incorporating technology into the curriculum.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's academic progress and behavioural issues.
- Planned curriculum delivery to achieve department attainment targets.
- Defined teaching objectives and learning outcomes to increase department attainment.
Secondary school teacher of modern languages
Hall Green Secondary School
Birmingham
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Incorporated real-world scenarios into lessons to strengthen practical language application
- Developed curriculum in line with national standards for quality education.
- Enhanced linguistic proficiency by conducting interactive language sessions.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay abreast of latest teaching methodologies.
- Managed class discipline effectively, maintaining a conducive atmosphere for learning.
- Organised school trips abroad to expose students to native speakers and cultures.
- Assisted pupils with special educational needs, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects enhancing overall academic experience.
- Mentored struggling students with personalised tutoring plans, resulting in better performance.
- Led after-school language club, fostering interest and participation in modern foreign languages.
- Prepared students appropriately for oral, aural and written exams.
- Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
Inclusive Practitioner
Inclusive Sports Academy
Birmingham
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Devised tailored care plans, ensuring each young person's specific needs were met.
- Provided one-on-one support to children with physical disabilities, improving their mobility skills.
- Established strong rapport with parents and guardians, ensuring effective communication about child's progress.
- Provided 1:1 support, guiding young people in addressing past and present difficulties.
- Formed trusting relationships with children, working flexibly to adapt to changing and challenging individual needs.
- Encouraged community engagement with scheduled activities and access to recreational resources.
Support worker
Social Life Opportunities
Birmingham
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Undertook regular training sessions to stay updated on the latest practices in special education.
- Established strong rapport with parents and guardians, ensuring effective communication about child's progress.
- Implemented behavioural management techniques, promoting positive relationships among the children.
- Cared for the personal needs of children with Special needs.
- Planned activities to promote the development of children with complex needs.
English language assistant
British Council Spain
, Spain
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in curriculum development to enhance student engagement in the English language.
- Provided constructive feedback on students' work, encouraging improvement and growth.
- Stayed abreast of latest teaching methodologies by attending professional development workshops regularly.
- Facilitated after-school tutoring sessions, raising student confidence in their abilities.
- Implemented multimedia resources into lessons making them more interactive and fun.
- Collaborated with teachers, improving overall effectiveness of language instruction.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Modern Foreign Languages
University of Warwick
Coventry 09.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Chester
Chester 09.2017 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Spanish, Politics, Psychology
Arden Academy Sixth Form
Birmingham, United Kingdom 09.2015 - 07.2017
GCSEs -
Arden Academy
Birmingham 09.2010 - 07.2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Special educational needs handling
- Teaching diverse learners
- Curriculum development
- Subject knowledge
- Parent-Teacher communication
- School event coordination
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead teacher of Spanish
Hall Green Secondary School
01.2025 - Current
Secondary school teacher of modern languages
Hall Green Secondary School
09.2022 - 12.2024
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Modern Foreign Languages
University of Warwick
09.2021 - 07.2022
Inclusive Practitioner
Inclusive Sports Academy
06.2021 - 04.2023
English language assistant
British Council Spain
09.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Chester
09.2017 - 05.2021
Support worker
Social Life Opportunities
07.2017 - 09.2022
A-Levels - Spanish, Politics, Psychology
Arden Academy Sixth Form
09.2015 - 07.2017
GCSEs -
Arden Academy
09.2010 - 07.2015
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