Allison M
Fifteen years experience in teaching, seven examiner, two in tutouring
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What do you specialise in?
I have taught English Language and English Literature for fifteen years. I teach AQA and I'm an examiner for AQA and Edexcel so I know the specifications really well. I have had success in all aspect of the course, from achieving grade 9's to helping under achieving students gain their grade 4 or above their expected target. The text I currently teach for Literature are Romeo and Juliet, An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol and Power and Conflict Poetry. I have also taught Macbeth, Blood Brothers and Love and Relationship Poetry.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I was a Classroom Assistant for seven years, within this role I started to teach small groups of students. I realised I was having an impact on their education experience, so at the age of 37, I applied to go to university. It took me six years to qualify and it was the best decision I ever made. I am very proud to see the students I teach grow up to be confident and ambitious young people.
What is the greatest success you've had with teaching?
My greatest success in teaching was with a Year 11 student. At the start of his secondary experience he was not engaged with school and often got excluded. I built up a relationship with him, mainly through respecting him. He started to become very engaged in English and completed all of his work. He was predicted a grade 5, but he achieved a grade 7! On results day he informed me "he would not of achieved it if I hadn't believed in him". Very proud moment for me and a great success!
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Teaches
| Subject | Level |
|---|---|
| English | KS3 |
| English | GCSE |
| English Literature | GCSE |
| Essay Writing | Essay Writing |
| Exam Technique | Exam Technique |
| Revision Skills | Revision Skills |
Showing off Their Knowledge
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Whats the difference between explicit and implicit information?
Asked in GCSE English - Writing for an Audience by Stanley Simonis
Explicit is when a writer will clearly state something. Implicit is when a writer suggest something ...
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