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Alexandra has a range of experience working with students with special educational needs and teaching English as a foreign language. She always creates an encouraging working environment and promotes creativity in every lesson.
academic development
English Literature
KS3
English as a Foreign Language
11+,KS2,KS3
Interview Preparation
Mathematics
KS2,KS3
Philosophy
SEN
KS3
Academic Pre-Master/Master of Visual Art
Sint Lucas Antwerpen, Belgium
2020
MA Adult Learning and Global Change
Linköping University, Sweden
2012 - 2014
BA Hons Humanities (1st)
University of Brighton, UK
2004 - 2007
TESOL
International Council for Online Educational Standards
2018
Foundation Diploma Art & Design (Distinction)
Bristol School of Art, UK
2016
A-Levels: Philosophy (A), English Literature (A), Art (B)
AS-Levels: Maths and Statistics (B)
Cotham School, UK
2003 - 2004
Online Teacher - Dada ABC, China
1:1 ESL classes with children aged 4-16.
2017 - Present
Programme Leader - National Citizens Service, London, UK
I managed a staff team of 10 and over 70 teenagers on a residential summer program.
2015 - 2017
Private Educator
Focused GCSE maths, English and philosophy 1:1 teaching, I worked with students in their homes.
2015 - 2017
Teaching Assistant - Colston's Girls School, Bristol, UK
I worked with students (11-18) in the SEN department, specialising in GCSE maths, English as well as speech, language development.
2015
Self-Employed Teacher/Curriculum Planner - Vaughan Systems, Madrid, Spain
Teaching English as a foreign language to small groups of adult learners, planning the curriculum according to students' needs.
2014
English Teacher and Workshop Leader
Young Persons Professional Development Program, Hanoi, Vietnam
2013
Teaching Assistant - Colston's Girls School, Bristol
2012 - 2013
Project Coordinator - The Pottery, Bristol
Organized and led community pottery workshops
2011
Refugee Rights, Bristol, UK
English teacher, curriculum planner and campaigner
2010 - 2011
JET Programme - Kagoshima Board of Education, Japan
Teaching English at two state high schools, and one SEN school. I assisted with teacher training and administration at the Board of Education.
2008 - 2010
Wat Metung Garawat Elementary School, Phrae, Thailand
English teacher
2004
I have been working in education ever since I left school and particularly enjoy working with individuals to encourage them to reach their potential. I have worked with children, teenagers and adults and have extensive experience in the English secondary school system. I love to travel and I've worked with students all over the world. I work with cultural sensitivity and make no assumptions about students' knowledge or experience.
My experience in SEN allows me to utilize a variety of techniques to assist students in accessing the curriculum and work toward passing their exams. I can help students who struggle with core subjects to gain confidence in themselves and build strategies with students in order for them to succeed at essays, presentations and exams. In addition to teaching, I have always been an artist and philosopher. Thinking creatively is very important in teaching, as it is sometimes necessary to present ideas in many different ways in order for the students to grasp and remember them. Understanding why ideas and concepts are important in the real world can give students fresh motivation for learning.
