AnnMarie Preston
Lanzarote
Summary
Accomplished Primary School Educator for over twenty years and Key Stage Leader for over three years. As a teacher, I am dedicated to developing and promoting confident, motivated and independent learners in a positive working environment. I am also known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potentials.
As a strong, collaborative leader with known problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, I am consistently pursuing new ideas and concepts to enhance the quality of teaching and promote the wellbeing of students and colleagues alike.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher and KS Leader (from Sept 2020)
The British School Of Lanzarote
Tahiche, Lanzarote, Las Palmas
02.2010 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students of all abilities to reach learning objectives.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporat multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporate exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Plan and led student on overseas excursions.
- Develop and implement initiatives to enhance the teaching and learning in school.
- Identify team weak points and implement corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Evaluate employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Maintain team flexibility and embraced change to adapt with the changing demands and challenges of the Education system.
- Plan and execute presentations inhouse and in other establishments.
GCSE Tutor
Not Applicable
Lanzarote, Las Palmas
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials (Mathematics and English Literacy)
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
ESL Teacher, Groups Aged 3 -12
Various Including Popito's Guarderia
Lanzarote, Las Palmas
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Primary School Teacher (Primary 2/3)
Portsoy School, Aberdeenshire Council
Portsoy, Scotland
08.2003 - 12.2008
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
Primary School Teacher (Primary 2/3)
Whitehills School, Aberdeenshire Council
Whitehills, Scotland
08.1999 - 08.2003
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Primary
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland06.2019
Skills
- Creativity in Teaching
- Collaborative Learning
- Motivational Techniques
- Assessment and Data Management
- Expectation Management
- Community Partnerships
- Project-Based Learning
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Relations
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
GCSE Tutor
Not Applicable
03.2017 - 05.2018
ESL Teacher, Groups Aged 3 -12
Various Including Popito's Guarderia
09.2014 - 05.2017
Primary Teacher and KS Leader (from Sept 2020)
The British School Of Lanzarote
02.2010 - Current
Primary School Teacher (Primary 2/3)
Portsoy School, Aberdeenshire Council
08.2003 - 12.2008
Primary School Teacher (Primary 2/3)
Whitehills School, Aberdeenshire Council
08.1999 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Primary
University of Strathclyde