Experienced English Teacher
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Experienced English teacher with a robust background in education and private tuition, currently serving at Scissett Middle School.
Head of English at William Henry Smith School and Scissett Middle School, leading a team to develop structured lesson plans. Demonstrates strong communication skills, classroom management, and creative teaching methods. Skilled in student engagement techniques and critical thinking encouragement, with a passion for language and literature.
Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that motivates students and enhances their comprehension and writing abilities. Talented teaching professional with extensive experience in language learning support. Committed to student progress through personalised, targeted instruction.
Communicates clearly and concisely to engage learners of varying ages and abilities. Teaching pupils with special educational needs requires patience, adaptability, and a commitment to understanding each learner's unique profile. I work to create an inclusive classroom environment where differentiated instruction, clear scaffolding, and supportive resources allow every student to succeed.
When writing dyslexia reports, I draw on detailed observations, assessment data, and collaboration with colleagues to provide an accurate picture of a pupil's learning strengths and challenges. My reports aim to be clear, practical, and constructive, ensuring they inform targeted support and empower both students and families. I am strongly committed to meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and ensuring they experience success and confidence in the classroom.
My teaching approach centres on carefully differentiated instruction, clear scaffolding, and the consistent use of supportive strategies tailored to each learner's profile. I have extensive experience identifying barriers to learning and adapting resources to promote accessibility and engagement. In writing dyslexia reports, I draw on structured assessments, classroom evidence, and close collaboration with colleagues and families to produce clear, accurate, and purposeful documentation.
My reports are designed to highlight strengths, identify specific needs, and recommend practical strategies that positively inform teaching and learning.
Teacher of English at Scissett Middle School (2013-01 – Present)
Assistant SENDCO at Scissett Middle School (2024-01 – Present)
GCSE Marking at EDUQAS (2024-06-01 – Present)
Tutor at Private Tuition, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (2009-01 – Present)
Teacher of Drama at Scissett Middle School (2020-01 – 2025-01)
Teacher – supply at William Henry Smith School (2011-01 – 2013-01)
Head of English at William Henry Smith School (2005-01 – 2011-01)
Leading a team of English teachers and I oversaw creation of structured and practical lesson schemes.
Teacher Assistant and support Assistant at William Henry Smith School (2004-01 – 2005-01)
Manager of a bar at New Mill Duke of Leeds (2002-01 – 2003-01)
Child Care Assistant at Meltham C of E Primary School (2000-01 – 2001-01)
Worked at a primary school. This was voluntary work once a week, teaching the students literacy and numeracy and helping them with any questions they needed answering.
Customer Service Advisor at DBS Financial Management (2000-03 – 2000-09)
Worked for six months in the mortgage department as a customer service advisor. During this time, dealt with customers over the phone, requiring telecommunication skills and worked in a large office necessitating teamwork and open-mindedness.
Child Care Assistant at Sunsail Holidays (2000-01 – 2000-01)
Worked for a short time in the Caribbean looking after children, from the age of nine months up to the age of twelve, as a childcare assistant. This was during the day at a hotel, in a children's club.
Travelling the world at Self-employed (1999-01 – 2000-01)
Travelled around the world for one year working mainly in Australia, looking after families and their children. The most rewarding family was in Sydney. This involved looking after a six-year-old girl and a fourteen-month-old boy. The parents often worked away overnight, which meant working throughout the night.
Clerical Assistant at DBS Financial Management (1997-09 – 1999-01)
Worked for nearly two years at DBS Financial Management, in the commissions department where my role was head of support clerks. Moved on to work in the accounts department dealing with all the stationary account charges.
Qualified Teacher – William Henry Smith School (2011-01 – 2011-01)
BA Honors Degree in English and History – University of Huddersfield (2004-01 – 2004-01)
Access Diploma in History, English Literature, Media, Environmental Science, F.I.T computer course – Huddersfield Technical College (2001-01 – 2001-01)
GCSE in Science – Huddersfield Technical College (2001-01 – 2001-01)
A-Level in English Language – Honley Sixth Form College (1996-01 – 1996-01)
GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Design and Communication – Honley High School (1994-01 – 1994-01)
