Claudia

I currently teach English and Literacy at a secondary school in West Sussex, at Key Stages 3 and 4. I have fifteen years` experience working in the education sector, with Special Educational Needs students and mainstream students at Key Stages 3 and 4. I have also taught English As A Foreign Language privately to international students for the past two years. Prior to my teaching career I worked in customer service, sales and hospitality, in the UK and overseas. All of these experiences have enriched my life and honed my teaching skills. Having raised two children of my own, both of whom are at University, I can deliver learning which is both professional and nurturing, creating an environment in which the student can build confidence and develop a passion for the subject. In my free time my hobbies include running, reading, traveling and gardening.

Availability: I am available most evenings after school during term time with more flexibility during school holidays.

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: As well as having first hand teaching experience of individual students up to class sizes of 30 plus, other responsibilities include behaviour management and implementation of strategies; lesson, assessment and resource planning; recording and monitoring student performance, responding to and implementing safeguarding procedures; attending professional training sessions; liaising with parents/carers and attending parent evenings; and, liaising with professional bodies and services on behalf of my students. I have a calm and consistent attitude to teaching and behaviour management and pride myself on creating a supportive and nurturing environment to enable students to feel empowered and confident of their abilities. I believe I have a creative approach to teaching, differentiating resources to engage students of all abilities and for individual students, providing a tailor-made package of education to meet their needs. I make it a priority to get to know my students and I have a real passion for education which I believe comes across in my teaching.

DBS Check: Yes