Sarah

I love to teach and have been teaching now for over 15 years in both private and public settings. I actually began my teaching career in Japan, where I taught English as a second language. I enjoyed this experience so much that it was my dream to become qualified and teach at a secondary level.

Over the years, my enthusiasm has grown and now even more so, I am passionate about teaching and learning, particularly those children who are underachieving in some capacity. I have been working as a private tutor since 2014, visiting students and their families in their homes. During this time, I have seen my students flourish both in their confidence and academic ability. Currently, the situation now has meant that I teach online which has allowed me to be even more adept with technology and resources.

As a private tutor it is my responsibility to keep abreast of any changes in the British Education system. I take every opportunity to read and learn about new teaching and learning strategies so I can offer my students the very best in 1-2-1 education. Alongside this, I am also studying for a Psychotherapy degree as I am a huge advocate of mental health and well-being. It is my ambition that in the future I can support students and their families with the pressures of home and school life.

I hope from this brief account that you can recognise my inert ability to inspire students with my teaching, and offer them an environment where they thrive and grow to reach their true potential. It is to this end that I hope I have the opportunity to perhaps tutor you!

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: ENGISH PRIVATE TUTOR ON-LINE/FACE TO FACE
September 2014 – Present
• Planning and teaching KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-level to students of all abilities including children with learning disabilities
• Analysis of student data to inform planning and to identify areas of where to improve
• Devising innovative and engaging lessons to appeal to the individual student using a range of resources and ICT
• Fully accountable to my students progress and achievement
• Liaising with parents on every aspect of their son/daughter’s performance
• Attending CPDs and a TES member to keep knowledgeable of changes in the British Curriculum – particularly English

ENGLISH TEACHER SCHOOL BASED
SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER/HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
September 2013 – July 2014 St Louis School, Milan
September 2010 – July 2013 Aldar Academies, Abu Dhabi
January 2006 – July 2010 Cheshire Oaks High School, UK
September 2001 – June 2004 GEOS Language Corporation, Japan

• Delivering a collaborative curriculum to KS2 & 3 within humanities, including English, History, Geography and Religious Studies
• Teaching GCSE/IGCSE & A-level English Literature and Language
• Employing SEN strategies to students who require additional support and adapting methods to meet their needs
• Target setting and assessment across all Key Stages
• Planning effective and engaging lessons to inspire the learner
• Whole school policy making, assessment for learning, behavior for learning and monitoring and review
• Attend and delivering Professional Development sessions
• Management of information, meeting deadlines and achieving