Zoë Martin
Araddipou
Summary
An enthusiastic, adaptable and highly organised professional with over twenty years’ experience in training, education and coaching. An excellent communicator at all levels who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, with the proven ability to manage and motivate individuals and teams in a variety of organisations. Seeking the opportunity to develop and share my coaching and leadership skills and work with a forward-thinking organisation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
MCF English Centre
09.2020 - Current
- Taught English as a Second Language to students from 8 years old - adults
- Developed and delivered lessons to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners
- Assessed students' language abilities to inform instruction, and provided feedback on performance
- Facilitated student-led discussions to enhance understanding of course materials
- Created and implemented individualized learning plans to meet the needs of struggling students
- Mentored and coached new teachers
- Kept accurate records of student progress, and provided regular reports to parents
- Attended professional development workshops to stay abreast of changes in the field
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative activities and materials
Senior Consultant (self-employed)
iTutorGroup
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for teaching English to children and adults from different cultures and career backgrounds, from total beginners (Level 1) to advanced (Level 12) in a 1-to-1 and group setting
- Working with Demo Agents to provide potential clients with a fun and encouraging learning experience, including initial assessment of Level Placement
- Assessing students and providing them with timely feedback throughout their learning journey
- Tailoring my teaching style in accordance with students' needs
- Managing interpersonal dynamics to ensure that the class is conducive to learning
- Remaining up-to-date with learning software and training
- Ensuring that my equipment is in good working condition at all times
Head of Curriculum
Ambitious College
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for developing and implementing an innovative curriculum for learners aged 16 – 21 years old with complex autism and learning and behaviour difficulties
- To be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and work within a Transdisciplinary team to develop and implement the college’s strategic and business plan
- To lead on the transformation and enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment practices across the college, ensuring that all teaching staff achieve and maintain a Good or better
- To forge and develop partnerships and links to support the development of the college and to work collaboratively with other organisations and parents
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection, induction and probation of the curriculum team
- To effectively performance manage and continuously develop a team of teachers and employment specialists across the two college campuses
- To provide regular reports on curriculum and quality for SLT and governing body meetings
- To lead on the Observation of Teaching and Learning process and to produce thematic reports and related reports for SLT and Governors to ensure a robust quality provision
- To be the ambassador for outstanding teaching and learning and assessment across the college
- Responsible for designing, writing and delivering internal and external training
- To lead on the development and the facilitation of the academic assessment for all potential and current learners and to liaise with appropriate awarding bodies
- To work closely with the Vice Principal on the production of the college Self Assessment Report (SAR) and related Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Key Achievement: Raised OFSTED Grade from a 3 (Requires Improvement) to a Grade 2 (Good)
- Raised standards in teaching & learning from 40% to 75% grade 2 or above
- Succession rates in qualifications/vocational area raised from 12% to 100%
Programme Manager
Westminster Kingsway College
10.2012 - 07.2015
- Responsible for planning and implementing a concise and effective curriculum of high quality teaching and learning that looks to engage a cohort of disaffected, disengaged 14 – 19 year olds
- Responsible for providing direction to young people aged 14 -19 on vocational and alternative pathways; ensuring that curriculum performance, team and training plans and targets meet college objectives and are implemented by staff
- Motivating and engaging challenging and ‘at risk’ pupils, many of whom have challenging emotional and behavioural needs
- Supporting the Head of Faculty in achieving annual targets, raising standards, improving attendance/punctuality and success rates
- Aim is to raise the quality of teaching and learning in accordance with the College’s Quality Procedures and external stakeholders
- Undertaking observations of teaching, learning and assessment
- Provide tutors with relevant, constructive feedback and appropriate action plans to assist them in developing their practice
- This includes the formulation of follow -up action plans; progress updates and provides on-going support and guidance as required, including coaching and continual professional development
- Monitoring student enrolments, attendance and success rates, evaluating data and reporting trends and taking action as appropriate
- Contributing to the College’s self-assessment process by completing appropriate sections of the college Self-Assessment Review (SAR) and Development plan
- Proactively promoting the programme to different audiences and potential students, liaising with the Marketing department and developing significant external links to further enhance the offer, its reputation and increase revenue
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff and effectively manage their probation and development through the college appraisal system
- Manage any absence, conduct, capability or grievance issues regarding staff
- Designated college safeguarding officer on site
- Key Achievement: Raised standards in teaching & learning to 80% grade 2 or above
- Attendance raised from 60% to college target 85% +
- Succession rates in vocational area raised from 72% to 96%
- Succession rates in Functional Skills raised from 63% to 86%
Sales Manager
Debenhams
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Ensure communication is effective throughout store
- Responsible for responding to customer complaints both in store and on-line
- Responsible for designing and delivering staff training & induction at Debenhams flagship stores – West Midlands Region
- Managing a team and responsible for recruitment, in store training, motivation, coaching, development and performance management including staff disciplinaries and appraisals
- Implementing store layout with attention on visual merchandising, stock and fixture positioning according to brand guidelines
- Managing stock replenishment, product launches and promotions
- Ensuring my Department is fully compliant administratively and procedurally according to company guidelines and deadlines
- Maximising sales and ensuring customer focus is prioritised at all times
- Weekly/daily analysis of commercial reports and implementation of action plans where necessary
Deputy Education Manager
Manchester College – Offender Learning (HMP/YOI)
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Co-ordinating the curriculum for the Vocational & Functional Skills faculties
- Delivering high quality teaching on a variety of subjects from Pre-entry level – Level 3 and for consistently meeting and surpassing national achievement targets
- Planning and preparing innovative and engaging lessons
- Carrying out quality checks in accordance with the college’s quality procedures
- Mentoring and developing a team of staff
- Responsible for college exams and assessments; working in accordance with the requirements set out by the national awarding bodies and liaising with External Quality Assurers
- Leading course team meetings
- Designing and delivering staff training
- Managing the Department budget
- Liaising and working with external statutory and internal prison agencies
- Deputising for the Learning & Skills Manager
- Working with the Learning & Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) on a national project to work on the embedding of English and Maths in vocational programmes
Education
Diploma in Life Coaching -
Oxford Home Study Centre
01.2024
International Open Academy TESOL Certificate - 120 hours
International Open Academy
01.2020
Premier TEFL Advanced Certificate - 120 hours
Premier TEFL
01.2019
NCFE Level 3 in Interior Design -
Oxford College
01.2010
BA PCE - Post Compulsory Education
University of Wolverhampton
06-2009
NVQ Level 2 Team Leading -
Manchester College
01.2009
IOSH Managing Safely Level 2 -
Manchester College
01-2008
Level 5 Specialist Teaching in Adult Literacy -
Staffordshire University
01.2007
Certificate of Education - Cert Ed
University of Wolverhampton
01.2004
City & Guilds 7407 in FE Teaching -
Stafford College
01.2003
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organisation and time management
Relationship and team building skills
Empathy and emotional intelligence
Active listening
Short Courses
- Association of Colleges coaching training
- Association of Colleges Motivating learners from start to finish
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Level one child protection
- Staff performance and development training
- Action planning training for Managers
- Association of Colleges mentoring training
- Diversity in the work place
- Restorative Justice training
- Continuous Health & Safety training
Personal Information
- Nationality: Dual nationality British/Cypriot
- Driving License: Full clean driving licence
Timeline
English Teacher
MCF English Centre
09.2020 - Current
Senior Consultant (self-employed)
iTutorGroup
06.2019 - 08.2020
Head of Curriculum
Ambitious College
08.2015 - 07.2017
Programme Manager
Westminster Kingsway College
10.2012 - 07.2015
Sales Manager
Debenhams
08.2010 - 09.2012
Deputy Education Manager
Manchester College – Offender Learning (HMP/YOI)
01.2007 - 07.2010
International Open Academy TESOL Certificate - 120 hours
International Open Academy
Premier TEFL Advanced Certificate - 120 hours
Premier TEFL
NCFE Level 3 in Interior Design -
Oxford College
NVQ Level 2 Team Leading -
Manchester College
Level 5 Specialist Teaching in Adult Literacy -
Staffordshire University
Certificate of Education - Cert Ed
University of Wolverhampton
City & Guilds 7407 in FE Teaching -
Stafford College
Diploma in Life Coaching -
Oxford Home Study Centre
BA PCE - Post Compulsory Education
University of Wolverhampton
IOSH Managing Safely Level 2 -
Manchester College
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