Heather Simmonds

Online Business English Tutor at LinguaTracks - Languages for professionals
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Experience

    • Spain
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Online Business English Tutor
      • Sep 2022 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Online Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

  • Laude Newton College
    • Elche, Valencian Community, Spain
    • Literacy Subject Leader, EYFS/KS1; Primary Teacher KS1/KS2
      • Nov 2014 - Aug 2021

      Reception Teacher and Literacy Coordinator, EYFS & KS1. I have acquired a wide range of skills liaising closely with the Early Years/KS1 Director, SLT and Curriculum Team. A crucial part of my role has been to improve the standards of reading, writing, speaking and communication by coordinating actions and initiatives across the Early Years Foundation stages and Key Stage 1 curriculum. Since integrating the innovative and interactive Talk for Writing approach to teaching writing, both pupils & teachers have demonstrated great enthusiasm and support in incorporating this highly motivating approach. Children, through daily repetition, are internalising high-level vocabulary which enables them to retell stories using drama & roleplay, with the structured model and aim of creating confident, imaginative and effective writers. As in all areas of Literacy, this includes the on-going tracking of children’s progress by setting targets, cold and hot tasks for assessment purposes as well as recording a wide range of digital evidence. Our school curriculum also leaned towards creating a classroom culture that is supportive of technology use. I have always adapted to technology with a positive and inquisitive approach, particularly over the last two years when remote learning replaced the traditional classroom environment. Google Classroom and Zoom platforms were adopted by the school, alongside a variety of creative, educational applications and tools to enhance learning skills, motivation and engagement. Our ISP School’s practices, also ensured ongoing CPD during this period with the clear aim of continued development in providing effective and engaging classes through careful planning, differentiated instruction and technology tools, such as video conferencing as well as interactive virtual and innovative educational applications. Show less

  • English Language School
    • Murcia, Región de Murcia, Spain
    • Assistant Director of Studies/Cambridge Exams Tutor
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher/Supervisor Summer School
      • Jul 2012 - Sep 2012

    • Reception Teacher
      • Sep 2009 - Aug 2012

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School Learning Mentor and Transition Coordinator
      • Sep 2007 - Aug 2010

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Young Learner Department Co-ordinator/Teacher
      • Sep 2005 - Aug 2007

      Coordinating teachers and classes, Recruitment, Training & Workshops, Peer Observations & Feedback, Exam Assessment for Young Learners (Starters, Movers & Flyers), English Language Teaching, Business English, Cambridge Examination Practice. Coordinating teachers and classes, Recruitment, Training & Workshops, Peer Observations & Feedback, Exam Assessment for Young Learners (Starters, Movers & Flyers), English Language Teaching, Business English, Cambridge Examination Practice.

    • Spain
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Teacher / Private tutor
      • Sep 2003 - Jul 2005

      English Language Teacher of Young Learners and Adults, Examination Practice and Classes for Cambridge Exams, Business English, on-going CPD and creative workshops. English Language Teacher of Young Learners and Adults, Examination Practice and Classes for Cambridge Exams, Business English, on-going CPD and creative workshops.

Education

  • The Open University
    Adv Diploma in Child Development in Education (Post Graduate study level), Education
    2003 - 2012
  • The Open University
    Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree, (B.Sc.), Education
    2004 - 2007
  • City of westminster College
    Higher National Diploma

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