Victoria Stockman-Black
Studham
Summary
Highly experienced, globally aware Teacher of English Language & Literature with vast pastoral leadership expertise. Solid personal history of successfully stepping into international environments, including studying at Institute D'Etudes Politiques, Aix-en-Provence and assimilating my children (now aged 22 and 19, currently attending Russell Group universities) into school and life in New York City (2009 - 2011). Empathetic to the opportunities and challenges unique to international education and highly motivated to build relationships with students, colleagues and parents that are founded on the principles of mutual respect, high expectations and a genuine love of learning. Irish passport/citizenship.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of English, Head of Year 9
Beaumont School
2022.09 - Current
KS3 & KS4 GCSE AQA Language & Literature. Excellent track record of value-add outcomes at GCSE for all students, including EAL. Highly experienced pastoral leader in a mixed sex, academically demanding yet supportive environment.
Teacher of English, Head of Year 8
Verulam School
2017.01 - 2022.01
KS3 & KS4 GCSE AQA Language & Literature. Excellent track record of value-add outcomes at GCSE in a single sex (male), mixed ability school, with particular focus supporting SEN and EAL. Highly experienced pastoral leader working with students and families with high aspirations as well as those requiring multiple support interventions.
Company Director
Beatbike Studios Ltd
2012.01 - 2017.01
Owner/founder cycling fitness and training start-up delivering coaching sessions to adults.
Treasurer
HomeStart St Albans
2006.01 - 2009.01
Volunteer position while being the primary care-giver to my two children.
Executive
Close Brothers' Corporate Finance
2001.01 - 2002.01
Investment Banking.
Associate
ThinkVentures Venture Capital
2000.01 - 2001.01
Venture Capital start-up.
Specialist
Accenture
1999.01 - 2000.01
Management Consultant.
Accountant
Nomura PLC
1997.01 - 1999.01
Investment Banking.
Education
NPQLBC - Leading Behaviour & Culture
Ambition Institute
UK05.2024
Qualified Teacher Status -
Alban Federation
UK06.2018
CIMA - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
UK02.2000
LLB. (Hons) With French - Law With French
Manchester Metropolitan University
UK06.1997
A Levels -
Dalriada School
Northern Ireland06.1993
Skills
- Native English speaker
- Google suite proficient
- EAL experience
- Proven track record of value-add results in highly academic environments
- Layered and seamless Special Educational Needs strategies integrated into all lesson plans
- Deep knowledge and successful application of pastoral strategies designed to improve attendance and behaviour
- Up to date training and expertise in strategies to support Social Emotional Mental Health and Safeguarding in Education
Affiliations
- School Governor, St Albans High School for Girls (private, single sex, secondary school).
Citizenship
Irish & British passport holder.
Hobbies & Interests
Qualified Level 2 British Cycling & ASA Swimming Coach.
Competitive triathlete, including Ironman Mallorca & Austria.
Languages
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Teacher of English, Head of Year 9
Beaumont School
2022.09 - Current
Teacher of English, Head of Year 8
Verulam School
2017.01 - 2022.01
Company Director
Beatbike Studios Ltd
2012.01 - 2017.01
Treasurer
HomeStart St Albans
2006.01 - 2009.01
Executive
Close Brothers' Corporate Finance
2001.01 - 2002.01
Associate
ThinkVentures Venture Capital
2000.01 - 2001.01
Specialist
Accenture
1999.01 - 2000.01
Accountant
Nomura PLC
1997.01 - 1999.01
NPQLBC - Leading Behaviour & Culture
Ambition Institute
Qualified Teacher Status -
Alban Federation
CIMA - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
LLB. (Hons) With French - Law With French
Manchester Metropolitan University
A Levels -
Dalriada School