B ARBARA NORR IS

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Wellingborough

NN8 4UH

Tel: 075********

Email: acyc6x@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Statement:

A commit ted and dedicated professional with a proven ability to teach, motivate

and direct students to maximum performance by using effective methods of

teaching. An experienced individual with a range of skills related to targets and

achieving goals. Very well organised with an analytical approach to tasks and

capability to work effectively under pressure.

S kills:

Great IT skills,

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Good organisational skills developed in a variety of deadline oriented

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s ituations,

Ability to prioritise work well,

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Very good presentation skills and class management skills

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Strive for quality in everything I do.

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Employment H istory:

September 2012 until present - E AL Learning Support Assistant at Wrenn

School in Wellingborough

conducting EAL lessons in small groups and one-to-one lessons

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w ith EAL students

- helping foreign students to achieve their educational goals

- liaising with Polish parents (contacting them to discuss learners

p rogression and attendance)

- interpreting at meetings with parents

t ranslating school documents and letters to Polish parents

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guiding, supporting and motivating learners throughout their

learning journey

- keeping records of students achievements and setting targets

S ince September 2013 I have been teaching Polish to groups of Year 10 and 11

s tudents, preparing them to Polish GCSE. I plan the lessons, set targets and

assess the students work .

I also work as an ESOL tutor for Private English Class ( accredited for ESOL by

ASCENTIS) w here I have been running small groups of learners few t imes in the

a fternoons since June 2013.

November 2015- Janua ry 2016- I worked as a freelance ESOL tu tor for

T resham College delivering Ent ry 3 ESOL course.

September 2001- June 2011- an English Teacher- Poland

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September 1992- June 2001 - a Residential Support Worker Secondary

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Boarding School, Poland

September 1987- June 1990- a Counsellor- Primary School,Poland.

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E ducation and P rofessional Development:

February 2015- Ascentis ESOL Skills for L ife ACQ t raining

October 2014- registered as an AQA examiner for Polish GCSE

January 2014- a course Helping Students with EAL organised by Creative

E ducation

July 2009 - C ertificate English QTS

2005- 2010- N umerous weekend courses for teachers of EFL organised by The

Polish- American Freedom Foundation

August 2006- Teacher Development Course in Malta from the Comenius

P rogram for overseas teachers of EFL. February 2005- Qualified external verifier

(equivalent to A- levels)

J anuary July 2001- Methodical- Pedagogic Scope/ Qualified EFL Teacher

July 2001- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English ( CAE)

U niversity of Lodz- Masters Degree in Childcare Education ( Pedagogy)

I n terests:

Personal development: P ractising yoga and tai chi, cycling and swimming. I

am interested in the basis of different religions and philosophical theories.

T ravelling and sightseeing. I enjoy discovering new places and visiting

h istorical sights during numerous t r ips with my family.

I am passionate about playing the guitar.

Additional information:

Languages:

Polish native, English f luent, Russian communicative.

Full English driving licence

CRB checked

References:

Available on request

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