Zurine Hill
Bath,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced educator with 4 years of secondary and higher education experience, currently teaching Spanish and Religious Education at St Gregory’s Catholic College. Skilled in curriculum design, language instruction, and student support, with additional expertise in special educational needs. Holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Sociology, a PGCE in RE, a TEFL qualification, and completing NPQ SENCO certification. Committed to a student-centred, culturally responsive, and innovative approach to teaching, fostering inclusive learning environments and supporting international learners to achieve their academic goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teacher of Spanish and Religious Education.
St Gregory's Catholic College
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2024 - Current
- Aided in designing curricula that enable the successful development of students’ language and academic skills.
- Planned and delivered engaging GCSE and A-Level language and religious education lessons which reflect course objectives and outcomes.
- Planned, designed and implemented student assessments (summative and formative), providing timely feedback.
- Kept detailed data sets of students' progress.
- Engaged with colleagues to support a range of pupils. This included workshops, school trips, delivery of lessons and one-to-one interventions.
- Conducted parent-teacher meetings, discussing student progress and areas of improvement.
- Handled administrative duties including maintaining attendance records, grading papers and preparing report cards.
Teacher of Philosophy and Belief
Norton Hill School
Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured an inclusive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Worked closely with colleagues to implement cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
Online English Teacher
Freedom Learning International
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Engaged parents in regular communication about their child's progress and areas for improvement.
- Managed online classroom effectively, ensuring a positive and supportive environment.
- Utilised multimedia resources to enhance learning experience.
- Conducted periodic assessments to measure student's understanding of the subject matter.
- Implemented new learning strategies in the virtual classroom for enhanced comprehension.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress and performance.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning styles of students.
- Assisted in curriculum development according to current educational trends and requirements.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Evergreen International
Guangzhou , China
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed effective lesson plans for enhanced student understanding.
- Incorporate cultural elements into the curriculum to enrich language comprehension.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing the overall learning experience.
- Developed student vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills through individualised teaching to improve skills.
- Collaborated with other language teachers to create engaging cross-curricular projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on innovative language teaching methodologies through continuous professional development.
- Provided constructive feedback on students' written work, improving their writing abilities.
- Prepared students appropriately for oral, aural and written exams.
Education
NPQSENCO - Special Educational Needs
Teach First
10.2025 -
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Religious Education
University of Bristol
Bristol, England 09.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Bristol
Bristol, England 09.2021 - 09.2022
TEFL - English as a foreign language
ITTT International TEFL and TESOL Training
06.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Surrey
Guildford 09.2017 - 07.2021
Skills
- Bilingual education expertise
- Language pedagogy knowledge
- Special educational needs experience
- Adaptable to student's needs
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Lesson differentiation
- Creative learning strategies
Accomplishments
My Bachelors in sociology also includes a one-year study abroad experience at Nanyang Teachnological University forwhich I was acredited a distinction for. I also hold two Global Graduate Awards in Italian and Enviromental Studies.
Certification
I currently hold a certificate in Inclusive Education for pupils with ADHD and Autism awarded by BANES and Autism UK. Furthermore, I hold cetifications in Prevent Duty Training as well as Data and Online Safety.
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
NPQSENCO - Special Educational Needs
Teach First
10.2025 -
Teacher of Spanish and Religious Education.
St Gregory's Catholic College
09.2024 - Current
Teacher of Philosophy and Belief
Norton Hill School
09.2023 - 09.2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Religious Education
University of Bristol
09.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Bristol
09.2021 - 09.2022
TEFL - English as a foreign language
ITTT International TEFL and TESOL Training
06.2021 - 01.2022
Online English Teacher
Freedom Learning International
01.2021 - 07.2021
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Evergreen International
07.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Surrey
09.2017 - 07.2021