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Rebecca Burton

Wetherby,Leeds

Summary

Experienced educator with focus on fostering love for English literature and language in students. Capable of creating engaging lesson plans and encouraging critical thinking to enhance students' analytical skills. Specialises in adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and promoting positive learning environment. Offering strong communication and interpersonal skills, with keen understanding of language and literature. Knowledgeable about creating engaging lesson plans and fostering supportive learning environment.

Demonstrates strong abilities in lesson planning and classroom management, paired with excellent interpersonal skills. Prepared to inspire and support students in their educational journey. Known for creating inclusive and stimulating classroom environments that encourage student participation and critical thinking. Experienced teaching professional (over 18 years in FE & prison education) with strong background in classroom management, lesson plan development and motivating students. Proven success in using innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding. Adaptable and friendly team player dedicated to helping improve student experience. Offers developed organisational skills to support team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English teacher

Novus Education
Wetherby, Leeds
07.2018 - Current
  • Teaching Functional Skills English – Entry 1 to Level 2 in mixed-ability classes (City and Guilds), GCSE English Literature and Language (AQA), and A Level English Literature (AQA).
  • Preparing students to take official exams, achieving a high success rate.
  • Evaluating student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations, and standardised tests. Keeping up-to-date tracking of progress and action points.
  • Differentiating teaching styles, activities, and resources to suit students' individual needs and abilities.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
  • Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
  • Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
  • Tailored lesson delivery using proven techniques for students with additional learning needs.
  • Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
  • Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
  • Researched teaching methods, advising colleagues on interesting findings.

English teacher (FE)

Kirklees College
Huddersfield and Dewsbury, Kirklees
12.2007 - 06.2018
  • Taught spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure to form a basic foundation of language (grammar).
  • Prepared students to take official exams; these included Functional Skills (Edexcel), and GCSE English Language (AQA).
  • Taught maths for 1 year; the qualifications were Functional Skills, and Money Management qualifications.
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
  • Tutored students struggling with specific barriers to learning.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
  • Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
  • Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.

Supply teacher

Teaching Personnel
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2008 - 12.2008
  • Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
  • Upheld school mission and values with positive behaviour modelling.
  • Kept records of daily work and left notes for lead teacher.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Supervised students during break periods and meals to address safety or behavioural issues.
  • Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
  • Minimised low level disruption by enforcing classroom policies.
  • Implemented behaviour management strategies for optimised learning environment.
  • Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
  • Built rapport with students to provide top-quality instruction.
  • Communicated with faculty and administrators to gain insight or to disclose class information.
  • Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
  • Used school-approved disciplinary methods to redirect disruptive behaviour.
  • Liaised with faculty and administrators to gain insight or to disclose class information.
  • Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
  • Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
  • Delivered informative progress reports aiding student development.

Education

Level 4 maths qualificatfion - Advanced maths

The Open University
Milton Keynes
01.2013 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

University of Lincoln
Lincoln
09.2003 - 09.2006

Master of Arts - Masters in Eductaion

The Open University
Milton Keynes
09.2009 - 07.2012

Qualified Teaching and Learning Status (QTLS) - Teaching

The Society for Education and Training (SET)
Leeds
01.2019 - 10.2019

NVQ Level 5 - Diploma; Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
02.2014 - 08.2014

Skills

  • Literature Analysis and English Education
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum development and A-level English curriculum teaching
  • Dyslexia Support & SEN Support
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student safeguarding
  • Motivational Techniques and Strategies
  • Safeguarding policy knowledge
  • Student behaviour management
  • GCSE exam preparation, AQA GCSE English Language associate examiner
  • Confident when using SMART Boards
  • Patience

Timeline

Qualified Teaching and Learning Status (QTLS) - Teaching

The Society for Education and Training (SET)
01.2019 - 10.2019

English teacher

Novus Education
07.2018 - Current

NVQ Level 5 - Diploma; Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

University of Huddersfield
02.2014 - 08.2014

Level 4 maths qualificatfion - Advanced maths

The Open University
01.2013 - 09.2013

Master of Arts - Masters in Eductaion

The Open University
09.2009 - 07.2012

Supply teacher

Teaching Personnel
09.2008 - 12.2008

English teacher (FE)

Kirklees College
12.2007 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

University of Lincoln
09.2003 - 09.2006

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