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Faye Thomson

Faye Thomson

English Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer

  • Education

    • University of York

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English Literature and History of Art 2.1

      Activities and Societies: Nouse Magazine Tell Magazine The Looking Glass Anthology FUSION Charity Dance and Fashion Show York Hornets Cheerleading Squad Wrote reviews for University publication Nouse MagazineArticles published in Tell MagazinePoetry published in The Looking Glass AnthologyPerformed annually in the charity show FUSION and moved on to choreographTrained for and competed in competitions as a Base for York Hornets Cheerleading SquadTook modules in: Introduction to Art HistoryVictorian ArtRembrandtVictorian LiteratureThe Romantic Period (Lit)Shakespeare: Text, Stage and… Show more Wrote reviews for University publication Nouse MagazineArticles published in Tell MagazinePoetry published in The Looking Glass AnthologyPerformed annually in the charity show FUSION and moved on to choreographTrained for and competed in competitions as a Base for York Hornets Cheerleading SquadTook modules in: Introduction to Art HistoryVictorian ArtRembrandtVictorian LiteratureThe Romantic Period (Lit)Shakespeare: Text, Stage and ScreenAmerican Independent FilmDissertation / Bridge Essay Title: Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream fairies in the Victorian Pictorial Tradition Show less

    • University of York

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      English Literature & History of Art

    • University of Exeter

      2012 - 2013
      PGCE Secondary English and Drama Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Founded and lead the PGCE English book club: exploring fiction for 1--18 year-olds on themes such as dystopia and the gothic. Organised Youth Theatre in Primary schools. Attended and lead some sessions for peer theatre exercises. Trained as an English and Drama TeacherWrote essays on teaching theories, applied to English teaching in particular.Wrote schemes of work for teaching modules (with written justification of decisions and processes through research summary and explanation).Taught in Schools: Newquay Tretherras and Penrice Community College, St Austell (Cornwall)Conducted research projects in schools and presented findings

  • Experience

    • Harrogate Grammar School

      Sept 2013 - Aug 2014
      English Teacher

      -Teacher of English- Writing Schemes of Work- Delivering classes- Classroom management, behaviour management, keeping notes and reporting to senior management- Attending meetings- Proofreading and marking work, identifying strengths and setting targets- Keeping up-to-date with changes to education- Supporting students- Looking after a Year 12/ 13 form group (including writing references for Universities and proofreading and advising on personal statements for university applications)- Creating displays- Keeping data up-to-date, setting targets, meeting school targets and identifying and providing support for pupils- Delivering presentations (sometimes in assemblies or open days etc)- Taking part in research and developing better processes- Moderating marking with other teachersExtra-curricular:- Assisting with trips and visit days- Running creative writing competitions- Running creative writing workshops (both poetry and prose)- I ran the BBC School News Report creating a school newsroom with 20 students and publishing their articles and video news reports to the website in real timeNote: This list is not exhaustive. Show less

    • Englishtutorilkley.co.uk

      Sept 2014 - Apr 2025
      Private English Tutor

      I am an independent Private English Tutor working in the Ilkley area (formerly in Harrogate). I help pupils (KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-Level) to improve their writing and comprehension skills and provide them with the skills to succeed with whichever exam board they are taking. - Writing coach- Confidence building- Enthusiasm in very session, on every subject- Building healthy working relationships with clients (parents and pupils)- Goal and target setting and reviewing progress - Providing pupils with strategies for success based on their needs- Researching and suggesting further reading and techniques- Meeting deadlines- Constantly developing my own knowledge (e.g. new texts, new subjects and exam board criteria)- Supplying expert knowledge- Excellent Grammar, spelling and proof-reading- Researching and meeting different exam board requirements- Prioritising tasksThis is a very rewarding role and I am pleased to be constantly securing excellent progress with students reporting rising grades and confidence.www.englishtutorilkley.co.uk Show less

    • DEVportal

      Feb 2015 - Nov 2015
      Freelance Blogger

      Freelance Blogger at DEVport. http://www.devport.co.uk

    • Absolutely Food

      Mar 2015 - May 2015
      Freelance Social Media Executive

      Researching, planning, writing and scheduling posts for Facebook and Twitter for Absolutely Food and some of their clients.

    • Enjoy TEFL

      Oct 2015 - Apr 2025
      Marker and Moderator

    • Burley and Woodhead Primary

      Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
      Year 6 Teacher

      Ks2 Teacher

    • Freelance

      Dec 2017 - now
      Writer

      Currently writing a new project while submitting another finished project to agents.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Sales, Pricing and Marketing Skills

      High Speed Training Ltd
      Mar 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Drama Teacher

      Issued by Harrogate Youth Theatre on Sept 2011
      Harrogate Youth TheatreAssociated with Faye Thomson

    • Volunteer Teaching Primary children in Ghana, Africa for 6 weeks

      Issued by PMGY on Jul 2013
      PMGYAssociated with Faye Thomson