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Stuart Wright

Westcliff on Sea,Essex

Summary

Available for work immediately.

Experienced English Teacher with extensive background in classroom leadership, curriculum delivery, and student performance improvement. Achieved high standards and consistent outcomes through effective management and coaching. Eager to enhance skillset and contribute to diverse professional environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of English

USP Seevic College
Benfleet, Essex
02.2024 - 07.2026
  • Used varied teaching methods to foster and stimulate enthusiasm for learning and maintain motivation.
  • Advocated for the integration of critical thinking and problem-solving exercises in the English curriculum to develop key skills.
  • Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
  • Selected and sequenced appropriate materials and resources based on content area and learners' abilities.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their own learning and academic development.
  • Outlined learning outcomes and targets at the start of lessons to help focus and motivate students.
  • Held revision sessions to help students revise for exams.
  • Managed pupil behaviour through appropriate discipline and positive reinforcement.
  • Provided one-to-one tutoring to struggling and underachieving pupils.
  • Taught lessons using podcasts, interactive whiteboards and informative videos to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Organised field trips to literary festivals and theatres, providing students with real-world connections to curriculum content.
  • Selected the exam board and syllabus best suited to learning style and interests of specific cohorts.
  • Prepared student behaviour and work reports for parent review.
  • Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.

Teacher of English and Head of Year

De La Salle School
Basildon, Essex
01.2006 - 07.2024
  • Achieved highest department residuals over four consecutive years through effective teaching methods.
  • Guided students to achieve personalised linguistic goals within set timeframes, enhancing language proficiency.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Delivered tailored pastoral care, fostering student wellbeing and personal development.
  • Developed strong relationships with students to encourage active participation and communication.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
  • Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
  • Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
  • Targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in speaking and writing.
  • Tailored lesson delivery using proven techniques for students with additional learning needs.
  • Utilised conversational language to clarify curriculum content, making it more relevant and accessible to students.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
  • Spoke clearly and concisely for optimised student comprehension.
  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
  • Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
  • Delivered remote learning sessions via educational platforms and video conferencing software.
  • Organised parents' evenings to enhance communication between school and families.
  • Attended [Frequency] meetings and parent's evenings, consistently encouraging parental involvement to boost student performance.
  • Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
  • Served as an examiner for Pearson, assessing student performance in examinations.
  • Assisted non-native speakers in building confidence and integrating socially within the classroom.
  • Led weekly meetings with form tutors to discuss student progress and strategies.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form a basic foundation of language.
  • Served as an examiner for Pearson, assessing student performance in examinations.
  • Assisted non-native speakers in building confidence and integrating socially within the classroom.
  • Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.

2nd in department

St Thomas the Apostle College
Peckham, Southwark
07.2004 - 12.2006

Achieved excellent assessment results by applying targeted teaching strategies

Implemented safeguarding measures that enhanced student safety and well-being

Participated in inset training sessions to enhance professional skills

Developed statements of work to clarify project requirements and deliverables for effective execution

Teacher of English

Teacher of English PGCE

The Rokeby School
Stratford, Newham
07.2002 - 07.2003
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Supported students in achieving personalised linguistic goals within desired timeframes.
  • Supported non-native speakers in developing language skills, fostering confidence and promoting social integration.
  • Managed challenging behaviour to create a positive and conducive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Modern English Studies

University of Luton
Luton, LUT
05-2002

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature. Psychology, Drama, Algebra

Cumberland University
Nashville, USA
05-1999

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Meticulous proofreading
  • English literature
  • Poetry expertise
  • Behaviour management
  • Child safeguarding
  • QTS certified
  • Creative composition
  • Google Classroom
  • National Curriculum knowledge
  • Student safeguarding
  • Team collaboration
  • Exam preparation
  • Pastoral care
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Parent engagement
  • Patience and empathy
  • Motivational strategies
  • Communication skills skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Adaptability
  • Problem solving
  • Educational administration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Highly organised
  • Leadership skills
  • Record-keeping
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Curriculum planning
  • Results-driven
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Professional correspondence
  • CRM systems expertise
  • Performance monitoring
  • HR practices knowledge
  • Department management
  • Organisational development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Public relations strategies
  • Product knowledge
  • Active listening
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Confident communicator
  • Empathetic listening
  • Till and cash handling
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic
  • Expert time management
  • Stocking shelves
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Student relationship building
  • Stress resilience
  • Stock replenishment
  • Stock counting
  • Classroom logistics
  • Money handling
  • Resource management
  • Cash handling
  • Computer literate
  • Conflict management
  • Stock room management
  • Safeguarding practices
  • Educational resource management
  • Payment Processing
  • Customer engagement strategies
  • Complaint resolution
  • Customer retention
  • Front-of-house customer care
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Communication skills
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Client service
  • High patience
  • Time management mastery
  • Listening attentively
  • Exceptional communication
  • Strong interpersonal relations
  • Service-Oriented mindset
  • Student assessment tracking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Efficient time management
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Innovative thinking
  • Self-Motivated initiative
  • Patience and composure
  • Patience under pressure
  • Hazardous materials awareness
  • Complaint management
  • Tactful diplomacy
  • Strong initiative
  • Geographical knowledge
  • Empathy and understanding

Interests

  • Athletics
  • Fitness
  • Theatre
  • Reading
  • City breaks

Timeline

Teacher of English

USP Seevic College
02.2024 - 07.2026

Teacher of English and Head of Year

De La Salle School
01.2006 - 07.2024

2nd in department

St Thomas the Apostle College
07.2004 - 12.2006

Teacher of English PGCE

The Rokeby School
07.2002 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Modern English Studies

University of Luton

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature. Psychology, Drama, Algebra

Cumberland University
Stuart Wright