Sonya

I completed my teach first placement in 2018 and subsequently taught in a number of schools and colleges at levels KS3-5 across South London as well as providing after school tutoring for various students mostly at key stage 4.
One of my private students increased his English Language grade from a level three to a level five during my time working with him and I hope to be able to support others to make similar achievements.
I have a first class degree from the University of Manchester in English and American Studies as well as my PGCE from Canterbury Christchurch University.
Since I moved back to Sussex in 2021 I’m no longer in the classroom full time but still work in and am passionate about education.
The range of texts I have taught includes the following: An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol, The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Of Mice and Men, Beowulf, Oliver Twist, Macbeth, Othello, A Midsummer Night`s dream, Much Ado about Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, AQA power and conflict and love and relationships poetry.
I’m familiar with software such as google hangouts, google docs, zoom and Microsoft teams and happy either to provide online tutoring or travel to you if you live in the Lewes or Eastbourne area.
If you’re looking for someone to provide extra support at any stage of your school career, then I look forward to hearing from you.

Availability: After 6.30 pm Tuesday-Friday. (Could potentially do every other Saturday or Sunday morning).

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: Teacher of English and Media
Coulsdon College
August 2020- August 2021
• Planning and delivering lessons to students aged 16-19, including English A Level & GCSE
• Overseeing and marking regular assessments for my classes
• Implementing approved strategies for supporting students with SEN

Learning Support Assistant
Croydon College
February 2020- July 2020
• Supporting learners with a range of needs, including autism, dyslexia & visual impairments

Teacher of English
Archbishop Tenison’s C of E High School, Croydon
September 2019- October 2019
• Crafting and delivering lessons to students at key stages 3 -5 (AQA)







Teacher of English
Bacon’s college
September 2018- 2019
• Crafting and delivering lessons to students at key stages 3 & 4 (AQA)
• Producing a KS3 scheme of work for use across the department
• Overseeing and marking termly assessments for my classes at both key stages
• Collating and Inputting data to meet internal and external deadlines
• Differentiating resources for SEN and different ability students
• Implementing approved strategies for supporting students with SEN
• Acting as a year 11 tutor and monitoring student attendance and well being
• Regularly liaising with parents and attending school Parents Evenings and open days
• Providing morning intervention sessions for underperforming students





Teacher of English
Harris Academy Beckenham
September 2016- present
• Creating and delivering a full timetable of lessons to students at key stages 3 & 4 (AQA)
• Producing a KS3 scheme of work for use across the department
• Overseeing and marking termly assessments for my classes at both key stages
• Collating and Inputting data to meet departmental deadlines
• Differentiating resources for SEN and different ability students
• Implementing approved strategies for supporting students with SEN
• Regularly liaising with parents and attending school Parents Evenings and open evenings
• Acting as a mentor to a year 11 student
• Attending CPD sessions from Harris Academy & Teach First on, a weekly, then termly basis.

Private tutor for Dulwich tutors
January – June 2016
• Delivered weekly bespoke 1-1 English lessons with a KS2 student in preparation for the 11+

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant, Kingsdale Foundation School
Pear Education
14/09/2015-present
• Working with students to support their learning in the classroom environment
• Providing differentiated materials
• Teaching general literacy to a small group of year 7 pupils needing extra support
• Supporting children with a range of needs, including autism, dyslexia & visual impairments
• Identifying areas of weakness and planning activities to consolidate classroom learning

DBS Check: Yes

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