Sally Craydon
Luton,United Kingdom
Summary
English Literature and Language Teacher
A dedicated, confident and resourceful leader with strong organisational skills. A hard-working individual with proven success forging relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Flexible communicator and team player with a realm of experience in both British mainstream and international schools.
PGCE and CELTA qualified with seven years of service.
JUL'24 - CURRENT: Out of work due to travelling plans and caring for family members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
Work history
English Supply Teacher
Tick Education
Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
2025.01 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks.
- Prepared students for standardised tests, contributing to their successful performance.
- Used technology effectively in the classroom to modernise teaching practices, such as every day use of the visualiser to model writing tasks, sentence structures.
- Upheld high standards of behaviour within the classroom maintaining an optimal learning environment.
- Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information through, along with adapted PPTS and visual aids, if necessary.
- Primarily taught out of booklets, using diverse teaching methods across KS3.
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
Daily Cover Teacher
Multiple supply agencies
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
2024.11 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
KS2/KS3 Teacher of English
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
2023.08 - 2024.07
- Planned and delivered English lessons to mixed-ability classes across Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7.
- Form Tutor of Y6 class with a total of 34 students.
- Taught other subjects including Maths, Additional English, PSHE, RW, Textiles, Humanities and Guided Reading.
- Mentor/SLT: Gwalker@gilbertinglefield.com
KS3/KS4 English Teacher
Fujairah Private Academy
Fujairah, UAE
2021.09 - 2023.08
- An English medium school, originally founded by HH The Ruler of Fujairah as one of the first British system schools in the UAE
- Teaching and being innovative by developing linkages in INST: 'INTEGRATED STUDIES' subject: English, Humanities, and drama, teaching a holistic curriculum across years 7-8
- Teaching ESL to year 9, as well as teaching IGCSE Second language and IGCSE English Language A to KS4
- Teaching Moral Education across years 7-11
- Running lunch-time clubs: Creative Writing and Book Buzz
- Year 7 mentor
- HOD, English : -Sophia Wilson Sophia.wilson@fpa.sch.ae
English and I&S MYP Teacher
Dubai International Academy
Dubai, UAE
2021.04 - 2021.07
- Delivering and planning lessons across an interdisciplinary IB curriculum.
- Teaching Years 6,7,8, 9 and 10.
- Collaborating with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- HEAD/Employer: RobC@diabarsha.com
English Language Teacher
Ministry of Education
Dibba al Hisn, United Arab Emirates, Fujairah
2018.08 - 2020.08
- Assisted in the development of school language policies, enhancing ESL provision across the institution.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through challenging assignments and group discussions.
- Advanced student engagement with creative teaching strategies.
- Implemented curriculum for English language learners to improve overall proficiency.
- Introduced innovative techniques into lessons, sparking curiosity and interest in subject matter.
Education
Business Summer Course: Distinction - Business
BTG Bedford Training Group
05/2013 - 2013.06
PGCE - Education
Leeds Beckett University
2021.08 - 2022.05
CELTA - ESL/EFL Instruction 4 Week Intensive Course
ITTC CAMBRIDGE
04/2021 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons English with Creative Writing
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2013.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs -
Lealands High School
Luton,UK 2008.09 - 2013.07
Skills
- Passionate about English/teaching
- Calm and approachable
- Modernising and re-creating Shakespeare play performances for school performances
- World Book Day activities- specifically based on Orwell's 1984
- Creative writing prompts/coaching - including extracurricular writing clubs and flash fiction exercises
- Book reading
- 1:1 intervention sessions
- GRAMMAR/SPAG integration within lessons
- Student safeguarding and pastoral care
- Motivational strategies and hands-on learning
- ESL
- Gifted and talented support- differentiating/adapting resources
Timeline
English Supply Teacher
Tick Education
2025.01 - Current
Daily Cover Teacher
Multiple supply agencies
2024.11 - Current
KS2/KS3 Teacher of English
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
2023.08 - 2024.07
KS3/KS4 English Teacher
Fujairah Private Academy
2021.09 - 2023.08
PGCE - Education
Leeds Beckett University
2021.08 - 2022.05
English and I&S MYP Teacher
Dubai International Academy
2021.04 - 2021.07
English Language Teacher
Ministry of Education
2018.08 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons English with Creative Writing
Nottingham Trent University
2013.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs -
Lealands High School
2008.09 - 2013.07
Business Summer Course: Distinction - Business
BTG Bedford Training Group
05/2013 - 2013.06
CELTA - ESL/EFL Instruction 4 Week Intensive Course
ITTC CAMBRIDGE
04/2021 - 2021.05