Heather Simmonds Email & Phone Number

Santa Pola, Es

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Elche, Valencian Community, Spain

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.

Murcia, Región De Murcia, Spain

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Madrid Area, Spain

Enfield, England, United Kingdom

Madrid Area, Spain

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.

Madrid Area, Spain

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

London, England, United Kingdom

Corporate HR: PA to the International Human Resources DirectorI commenced my career as an HR Assistant & PA within corporate companies: Key Skills: Liaising with company clients professionally and with discretion; driving and maintaining high standards of customer service; discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality to deal with HR-related queries from employees and external partners; supporting company directors & HR community; managing and creating HR-related documents such as evaluations, reports, contracts of employment & maintaining company databases. Events organisation and co-ordination, managing Director's busy shedule including national and international travel arrangements.

Adv Diploma In Child Development In Education (Post Graduate Study Level), Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Education Cambridge CELTA - English Language Teaching; B - Pass Young Learner Teaching Certificate.

Bachelor Of Science (Honours) Degree, (B.Sc.), Education, Upper Second-Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Animal Protection Volunteering Environmental Protection Travel and Wildlife Protection Reading Passion.

Higher National Diploma