Katie Rowland

I am a native speaker who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in illustration. I am currently undergoing teacher training and, by May time, I will have completed a PGCE at the University of Huddersfield. I also hold a 120 hour TEFL certificate. 

Throughout the year so far, I have completed placement hours with a range of students, including mainstream and SEND high school, sixth form, and mature learners. This has provided me with a wealth of knowledge. My confident and friendly nature means I have been able to form strong teacher-student relationships; gaining respect from students, therefore increasing their motivation to learn. I have created lesson plans, activities and learning aids to assist students in acquiring and retaining knowledge. I was also able to practice behavioural management, implementing safeguarding techniques, as well as improving my subject knowledge and, ultimately, my teaching ability.

My skills include outstanding verbal and written communication and reading comprehension. I am a confident and fast learner with a strong ability to work well, both as part of a team and autonomously. I have the proficiencies needed to monitor and assess the performance of students as well as my own teaching prowess – to reflect and implement ways to improve practice and efficiency.

I have a love for Portugal, having visited the country several times. I hope to unify my passion of travelling and teaching.

Additional Learning Support Assistant, Loreto Sixth Form College, September 2021 - Present

• Working as an Additional Learning Support Assistant.
• Mentoring SEND learners to overcome barriers to achieve their A-Levels.
• Providing in-class support for students.
• Acting as a reader/scribe/invigilator in exams for students with SEND.
• Working with high need SEND learners to achieve their goals for Preparing for Adulthood.
• I have enjoyed working with a variety of learners and as part of a team.

PGCE, University of Huddersfield, 2020 - Present

• Teaching placements at Loreto Sixth Form College, the Manchester College and Adelaide Heath Academy (SEMH school)
• Working in a diverse range of establishments has provided me with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the education sector.
• Planning and delivering lessons to large groups of students

BA (hons) degree in Illustration, Sheffield Hallam University, 2015 -2018

• Creating illustrations and designs to be displayed in exhibitions and on editorial pieces.
• Undergoing independent research projects, leading to an innovative end result.