Qualified, experienced and passionate English Language (inc. ESOL) teacher, offering lessons to learners of all levels and abilities.

SADIE's CV

SADIE
Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Professional Profile:
I am a motivated and resourceful English teacher with experience in both Level 2 and 3 English Language. I am flexible and reliable and have a proven track record for accommodating learners of all abilities. I have created and implemented successful lessons and resources and have executed efficient and effective classroom management.

Core Skills:
• PGCE qualified with Distinction
• GCSE and AS/A Level English teaching experience
• English Language expertise
• Teaching experience in Level 3 Access to HE classes
• Strong English literature knowledge
• Working in challenging colleges with challenging learners
• Lesson planning and creating resources
• Effective organisation and time management
• Strong knowledge in GCSE and AS/ A-Level English Language specification
• Experience teaching English as a foreign language

*I am currently enrolled on a Level 5 TEFL course with the TEFL academy. This qualification will enable me to teach English as a foreign language.

Qualifications:
TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Level 5 Certificate. June 2019. TEFL ACADEMY. Grade: Pending.
Teacher Training: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Further Education and Training, 2018-2019, Edge Hill University, Grade: 1: Outstanding. Distinction.
Batchelor’s degree: BA (hons), English Language, 2015-2018, Edge Hill University, Grade: First Class (with honours).
Level 3: 2012-2014, St John Rigby College, Wigan.
A Level: English Language: B; Psychology: C; Sociology: B.
AS Level: Business Studies: B; English Language: B; Psychology: C; Sociology: B
Level 2: 2007-2012, Byrchall High School, Wigan.
GCSEs: English Language: B; English Literature: B; Mathematics: B; Statistics: B; Geography: B; French: C; Science: C; Religious Education: A; Art: A*.
OCR National: ICT Distinction.

Relevant Employment and Teaching Experience:
Knowsley Community College: November 2018 – Present. English Language Teacher (Level 2, GCSE resits, 16-19 and 19+ adult classes).
Knowsley Community College: Teacher of English in Access to HE classes (Level 3, 19+ adult classes)
Job Description: Managed and taught 6 different classes, including 2 adult classes. I taught solo for the majority of my time here, planned lessons, created resources and marked work. Made contribution to the design of the upcoming Scheme of Work. Monitored learners’ attendance and tracked progress.

Volunteering:
St Helens College: February 2018 – June 2018. English Language Teaching Assistant (Level 2 GCSE English Language, Level 3 AS/ A Level English Language).
Before completing my PGCE I gained teaching experience at St Helens college. I observed a variety of English lessons at both Level 2 and 3, worked with challenging classes and undertook
St Helens Star Newspaper – St Helens, Merseyside. March 2014 – August 2014.
Position and Description: Volunteer Writer/ Journalist.

Key Competences and Skills:
• Reliable, dependable and flexible
• Promote and value social and cultural diversity, equality and inclusion
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge in my subject area
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of educational research and evidence-based practice
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of teaching techniques and technology
• Familiar with student monitoring systems, such as ProMonitor/ ProSolution
• Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and policies
Additional Training and Development:
• Behaviour Management NQT Workshop - Secondary and Further Education
• Assessment for Learning & Progression NQT Workshop - Secondary and Further Education
• Inset CPD: Using Phonics Based Teaching in Entry Level Developing Readers and Writers
• Currently learning Spanish

Referees:
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