Rosemary

I have taught English across all ability levels for over 25 years up to sixth form level. I have lead English faculties in several schools and have extensive experience of teaching for various exam boards and delivering Entry Level curriculum. In addition, I am adept at exam marking and feedback and setting targets for students. I have an in depth understanding of how to engage students and break down learning into manageable steps to develop skills and confidence. I specialise in delivering specialist multi-sensory teaching sessions based around building phonics into reading and writing in context in order to enhance phonological awareness and improve spelling strategies. Furthermore, I work to develop orthography and morphological awareness. I work across a number of schools in Lancashire on a 1-1 and small group scale for dyslexia support and I continue to teach English GCSE and Literature at whole class level and 1-1. Furthermore, I am a dyslexia assessor which gives me a comprehensive understanding of different learning profiles and needs.

Building self esteem and confidence is my priority, encouraging students to believe in their capabilities and have aspiration is an essential element of good progress. I ensure that the needs of the learner are met in terms of their learning style and create interesting lesson content which is matched to their interests. I believe in cultivating a growth mindset and frame mistakes as learning opportunities. I provide clear and constructive feedback. I am patient, personable and dedicated to my students and pride myself on my building good relationships and ensuring that students feel happy in their learning. Sharing my extensive knowledge of the English language and fostering a love of the language is at the heart of what I do whilst building resilient and empowered learners.

• Teaching experience 25 years.

• BA (hons) English and European Studies

• PGCE English with QTS (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) (Qualified Teacher Status)

• SpLD (Dyslexia) with AMBDA/ATS PGCert

• Member of British Dyslexia Association

• Member of Patoss

• Member of The Dyslexia Guild