Madeleine Orange
Arvika,Värmland
Summary
Adaptable, positive and creative:I am a skilled, enthusiastic and experienced teacher with a background in improving student performance. I am passionate about innovative pedagogy, English, and empathically empowering young people to reach their potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher in English
The English School of Gothenburg
Göteborg
08.2020 - Current
- Designing innovative schemes of work and using adaptive teaching to engage students in English and earning positive feedback from students and school management.
- Creating enjoyable and interesting learning environments that consistently facilitate positive learning experiences.
- Creating and using varied resources that meet students' needs and interests.
- Boosting student success through differentiation.
- Administering assessments, analysing and tracking student progress, and maintaining accurate and complete records.
- Establishing and maintained active communication with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Working effectively as a committed member of a pedagogical team to support children's pastoral and academic advancement.
- Mentoring teachers in training from international teaching universities. Facilitating learning experiences, modelling best practice and providing constructive feedback and support for development.
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
The English School of Gothenburg
Göteborg
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Worked with students individually or in small groups and to providing tailored educational support.
- Designed and delivered activities and lessons that catered to individual needs
- Supported development of socio-personal and comprehension skills.
- Supported teachers and the teaching team in lesson delivery.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
Bookshop Manager Nottingham (superstore)
Waterstones
Nottingham , Nottinghamshire
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Delivered effective people management within the team to ensure a positive, proactive work environment and improve performance.
- Motivated a large team to work effectively and proactively create and maintain an enthusiastic, intellectually stimulating and client focused book shop.
- Worked extensively with people development.
- Effectively used fiscal report analysis to inform commercial decisions.
- Coordinated with the buying team to maintain an intelligent, erudite and lucrative stock profile.
- Took responsibility for the daily processes of the book shop: communication, organisation.
- Managed the bookshop to produce consistent positive sales outcomes (12% growth as an average over peak period) in one of the company's largest superstores.
Bookshop Manager (various)
Waterstones
Derby, Greenwich, Harrogate, Various
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Led team members by example to develop and maintain a culture of exceptional customer service with an adaptive management style.
- Led professional development meetings and managed the training and HR profile of the team.
- Effectively managed time to ensure store tasks were fulfilled.
- Drove smaller teams of employees to improve performance.
- Determined strategic direction of organisation based on industry knowledge and market research.
- With guidance from the buying department, ensured that there was a tailored, local and erudite stock profile in each shop managed.
Bookseller and Team Leader - Children's Books
Waterstones
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Created an exciting and fun children's book environment, including designing and running children's activities and books themed events.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Provided leadership and direction for the team.
Education
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)
University of Sunderland
Online07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English and Related Literature
The University of York
York07.2008
Skills
- Pedagogical and people development
- Special needs accommodation
- Communication
- Creative problem solving
- Self-motivation and adaptability
- Planning and organisation
Timeline
Teacher in English
The English School of Gothenburg
08.2020 - Current
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
The English School of Gothenburg
10.2017 - 08.2020
Bookshop Manager Nottingham (superstore)
Waterstones
07.2015 - 09.2017
Bookshop Manager (various)
Waterstones
09.2013 - 09.2015
Bookseller and Team Leader - Children's Books
Waterstones
09.2010 - 09.2013
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Arts - English and Related Literature
The University of York
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