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Richard Skillander

United Kingdom

Summary

I am an English teacher of 19 years experience, including TEFL and Secondary English, and have developed my skills in planning, creating and delivering engaging, challenging and enjoyable lessons which help students to make progress.


I am fully qualified with PGCE English and CELTA 'B'.


I am an enthusiastic and creative lesson planner, and enjoy designing and creating varied resources which meet different learning styles and needs. I also carefully plan opportunities for assessment into lessons.


I have a friendly personality which allows me to form positive working relationships with both students and colleagues, and I am always willing to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the school.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teacher of English

Britannia English Academy
Manchester
10.2012 - 06.2018

During my six years at Britannia English Academy, I worked in the following roles:


  • Teacher of English
  • Director of Studies


I taught the full range of courses on timetable, including extensive experience of teaching FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS, which included more intensive exam practice lessons on Saturday mornings.


I also taught General English, Conversation Classes, one-to-one lessons and Business English whilst also, on occasion, delivering special sessions on CV writing, job applications and job interviews.


Outside of the classroom, I also prepared or took part in CPD, as well as attending events such as Conversation Club.

Teacher of English

The Marches School
Oswestry
09.2018 - 03.2025

I taught English to students aged 11-18, which included:


  • KS3 English
  • GCSE English
  • GCSE and A Level Media Studies


I was also the department mentor for trainee English teachers.

Teacher of English

St Francis Xavier's College
Liverpool
09.2006 - 07.2012

I taught English to students aged 11-16, which included:


  • KS3 English
  • GCSE English
  • GCSE Media Studies

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Liverpool
Liverpool
09.2002 - 06.2006

PGCE - English

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool
09.2005 - 06.2006

CELTA -

LILA
Liverpool
09.2012 - 10.2012

Skills

Lesson planning and delivery


Creating resources


Assessment and feedback


Forming positive working relationships


Adaptability


Team player



Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Writing, both fiction and non-fiction
  • Photography, specifically street photography
  • Season-ticket holder at Everton FC

Timeline

Teacher of English

The Marches School
09.2018 - 03.2025

Teacher of English

Britannia English Academy
10.2012 - 06.2018

CELTA -

LILA
09.2012 - 10.2012

Teacher of English

St Francis Xavier's College
09.2006 - 07.2012

PGCE - English

Liverpool Hope University
09.2005 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Liverpool
09.2002 - 06.2006
Richard Skillander