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Sally Craydon

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
01.2025 - 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
11.2024 - 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
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • 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
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • 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
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • 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
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • 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 - 06.2013

PGCE - Education

Leeds Beckett University
08.2021 - 05.2022

CELTA - ESL/EFL Instruction 4 Week Intensive Course

ITTC CAMBRIDGE
04/2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons English with Creative Writing

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.2013 - 06.2016

GCSEs -

Lealands High School
Luton,UK
09.2008 - 07.2013

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
01.2025 - Current

Daily Cover Teacher

Multiple supply agencies
11.2024 - Current

KS2/KS3 Teacher of English

Gilbert Inglefield Academy
08.2023 - 07.2024

KS3/KS4 English Teacher

Fujairah Private Academy
09.2021 - 08.2023

PGCE - Education

Leeds Beckett University
08.2021 - 05.2022

English and I&S MYP Teacher

Dubai International Academy
04.2021 - 07.2021

English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education
08.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - BA Hons English with Creative Writing

Nottingham Trent University
09.2013 - 06.2016

GCSEs -

Lealands High School
09.2008 - 07.2013

Business Summer Course: Distinction - Business

BTG Bedford Training Group
05/2013 - 06.2013

CELTA - ESL/EFL Instruction 4 Week Intensive Course

ITTC CAMBRIDGE
04/2021 - 05.2021

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