Elena Loreti

Qualified Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages from the University of Brighton.

Native

Italian speaker with fluent English and advanced Spanish (C1-level course completed in Spain in August 2026), alongside extensive experience teaching Spanish and Italian in UK secondary schools, adult education and international settings. Experienced in KS3 and KS4 teaching, including GCSE Spanish, with strong classroom management, adaptive teaching and assessment skills. Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging lessons that build students' confidence, linguistic competence and intercultural understanding.

Teacher of Spanish and Italian (PGCE Placement) at Millais School (2025-09 – 2026-07)

• Planned and delivered Spanish and Italian lessons across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE Spanish.
• Taught Years 7–10 and planned sequences of learning using clear objectives, modelling, retrieval practice and formative assessment.
• Adapted teaching and resources for SEND, EAL and mixed-attainment classes.
• Developed positive classroom relationships and effective behaviour-management routines while maintaining high expectations.
• Used questioning, mini whiteboards and other formative strategies to check understanding and inform planning.
• Worked collaboratively with mentors and the MFL department on curriculum planning, assessment and student progress.
• Contributed to departmental meetings, professional development and wider school activities.

Learning Support Assistant at Holy Trinity Secondary School (2022-09 – 2024-06)

• Supported students with a range of learning needs and worked closely with teachers to promote engagement and progress.
• Supported positive behaviour, inclusion and effective participation in classroom learning.

Italian Language Tutor at SIAL Courses (2022-09 – 2024)

Italian Tutor at The College of Richard Collyer (2018-09 – 2020)

Italian & Spanish Tutor at Aspire Sussex Adult Education (2017-09 – 2022)

Italian Teacher at COASIT (2015-09 – 2018-06)

Volunteer Teaching Assistant at Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School (2023-04 – 2023-07)

Spanish Teacher at Leonardo da Vinci Secondary School (2007 – 2012)

Italian Tutor at Italian Cultural Institute (2005 – 2006)

Italian Tutor at Italian Cultural Institute (2000 – 2005)

PGCE in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages – University of Brighton (2026)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (2026)

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (2018)

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – The College of Richard Collyer (2015)

Master's Degree in Modern Literature and History of Art – University of Perugia (1996)