Roberta Hodges
Cwmbran
Summary
Dependable and reliable English Teacher with experience creating vibrant learning atmospheres to enhance student experience. Builds excellent rapport with students and utilises differentiated teaching methods to increase engagement with literary concepts and meet varied student needs. Experienced in teaching secondary subjects like Geography.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of English
Waseley Hills High School
Rubery , West Midlands
09.2022 - Current
- Consistently improved course curriculum by attending Teach First and Early Career Teacher training opportunities, including in-house training, educational webinars, and a wide range of pedagogical research for my PGDE essays.
- Attended termly meetings and parent's evenings, consistently encouraging parental involvement to boost student performance.
- Applied various classroom management techniques, such as establish, maintain and explore and building a positive classroom culture, to maintain discipline whilst developing confidence, language and behaviour.
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
- Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
BAR STAFF
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
06.2021 - Current
- Expanded on my preexisting customer service and teamwork skills
- Gained experience working unsociable hours as well as being able to be more integrated into my own university and its students.
Sales Assistant
New Look
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed skills, being trained further in cash management by cashing up which allowing the opportunity to take on more responsibility
- Conducted myself as a vital part of a team of over 30 people in order for the store to run as smooth as possible
- Established customer purchasing needs, offering guidance with product location and selection.
Volunteer Play WOrker
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Torfaen PLay Scheme
- Delivered extracurricular and joyful activities, promoting personal growth and independence
- Established trusting, respectful relationships with children, offering security and comfort in palliative care
- Worked specifically 1-1 with children that required extra supervision and support creating a trusting comforting relationship
Education
PGDE - Secondary English
Bath Spa University
09.2022 -
BA - English Literature and Philosophy
University of Birmingham
09.2019 - 07.2022
St Albans R.C High School
Skills
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- National Curriculum for English knowledge
- Behaviour management
- QTS certified
- Professional development
- English curriculum expertise
- Strong interest and understanding of the way literature is used and the way it shapes meaning
- Creative class planning
- Key Stages 3 and 4 teaching
- Pastoral care
- Team collaboration
- Hard Working and High Achieving
Timeline
Teacher of English
Waseley Hills High School
09.2022 - Current
PGDE - Secondary English
Bath Spa University
09.2022 -
BAR STAFF
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
06.2021 - Current
BA - English Literature and Philosophy
University of Birmingham
09.2019 - 07.2022
Sales Assistant
New Look
10.2018 - 09.2019
Volunteer Play WOrker
06.2016 - 09.2016
St Albans R.C High School
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