Bethany Marsden
High Peak,Derbyshire
Summary
Hardworking and proactive individual, looking for a career Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Friendly and open communicator who aims to inspire students and facilitate significant language development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Flute teacher
Self-employed
Manchester
2021.11 - 2024.06
- Set clear objectives for each lesson, ensuring a structured approach towards instruction.
- Developed individualised learning plans by assessing student's musical strengths and weaknesses.
- Adapted lesson materials according to varying abilities of students, ensuring comprehensive learning.
- Introduced practice routines, contributing towards steady improvement in performance levels.
Teaching assistant
St Bernards RC Primary School
Manchester
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Led small group sessions targeting English, Phonics and Maths.
- Supported ESL students, developing their level of English, facilitating communication in the classroom.
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
SEN Teaching Assistant
High Peak School
Disley
2021.09 - 2022.07
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Monitored students response to learning activities and modified appropriately to achieve intended learning outcomes.
Education
CELTA -
Campbell Collage
Valencia 2024.09 - 2024.10
Bachelor of Music - Music
Newcastle University
Newcastle 2016.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels -
Aquinas College
Stockport 2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs -
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Derbyshire 2009.09 - 2014.07
Skills
- Mentoring students
- Special education support
- Learning strategies delivery
- Group work facilitation
- Creative thinking
- Patience and empathy
- Listening and feedback
Affiliations
- Flute and Piano
- Dancing
- Cooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CELTA -
Campbell Collage
2024.09 - 2024.10
Teaching assistant
St Bernards RC Primary School
2022.09 - 2023.07
Flute teacher
Self-employed
2021.11 - 2024.06
SEN Teaching Assistant
High Peak School
2021.09 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Music - Music
Newcastle University
2016.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels -
Aquinas College
2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs -
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
2009.09 - 2014.07