PERSONAL STATEMENT
Compassionate and dedicated English Language Instructor with QTS and 4+ years of experience teaching diverse student populations. Well-versed in employing a variety of instructional techniques with a solid commitment to the social, academic, and professional growth of students. Empathic professional who is skilled at developing and implementing interactive lesson plans to increase student knowledge.
EDUCATION
University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK (2015–2018)
Bachelor of Arts in Education, upper second-class honours (2:1)
Relevant Modules
Teaching of English as a Second Language: Issues and Challenges, Childhood, Youth, and Transitions, Digital Learning and Society, Educational Theory and Practice
The Bishop’s Stortford High School, Bishop’s Stortford (2008–2014)
A-Levels: History (A*), Politics (A), Psychology (B)
GCSEs: 10 A–C including English Language (A), English Literature (A), History (A), Maths (B), Science (A), Additional Science (B), IT (Merit)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Royal High School Bath
English Teacher, December 2019–present
- Develop a student-centred classroom, encouraging critical thinking and making time for group discussions
- Create goals and outlines for courses of study, following National Curriculum guidelines and school policy
- Used effective teaching and class management techniques to deliver instructions to a class of 50+ students, improving exam results by 30%
- Organised and coordinated 20+ school trips to cultural institutions
- Taught email writing, letter writing, and cross-cultural communication skills to students
- Developed and maintained a positive learning environment, which resulted in a 10% average increase in exam results for pupils
Queen Elizabeth I Secondary School, Bath
English Teacher, May 2018–November 2019
- Trained students in listening comprehension, use of correct grammar, and complex grammatical sentence structures
- Developed effective lesson plans according to curriculum objectives and helped pupils prepare for examinations in a 2,000+ pupil school
- Monitored 150+ students’ progress throughout the term and collaborated with other staff members to efficiently plan and coordinate lessons
- Reduced student fail rate by 22% in classrooms with 40+ students
- Achieved >15% reduction in the number of out of school suspensions from the previous school year
KEY SKILLS
- Solid organisational skills with ability to support and teach challenging concepts to students, including breaking down topics, scaffolding, re-teaching, and checking for comprehension
- Technically proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Bilingual, fluent in English and German
- Strong oral and written communication skills when teaching students and collaborating with other teachers and administrators
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Avid gym goer
- Amateur flute player
- Experienced gardener