kirsty-hubbert-your-personal-english-tutor

Your personal English tutor

Kirsty Hubbert

Address: United Arab Emirates/United Kingdom

Professional profile

Flexible, hardworking and proactive professional with strength in verbal and written communications. Passionate English Teacher and Nanny eager to assist struggling students through active lessons, as well as advanced students, improve understanding and academic performance.

Professional Experience

2022-Present Learning Support Assistant/EAL Teacher Repton

  • To assist in the development of IEPs

  • To provide sensory integration training

  • To teach small groups specialist interventions for SEN students

  • To model behaviour modification strategies in class

  • Teach wellcomm, language and Communication program

  • Record data on SEN student achievement

  • Liaise with families and external therapists

  • Maintain a safe and appropriately resources sensory room and inclusion classroom

  • Provide extra curricular activities

April 2020 - April 2022 Head of the English Program at the Russian International School

  • Ensure that the British National Curriculum is being delivered to the highest standard.

  • Responsible for the delivery of all English Lessons by all staff.

  • Working with parents and students to outline individual learning plans and areas of improvement.

  • Employing an approach which allows knowledge development beyond the classroom.

  • Support Student Progress according to the UK National Curriculum.

  • Responsible for teaching children English as a second language from ages 2 - 7 years

  • Management of the teachers in the School, ensuring they are following the plans and routines, observing lessons, buying materials and resources.

September 2017 - April 2020 Nanny for VIP Family

  • Main responsibilities included a whole spectrum of caring duties, bathing the child, morning and evening routine, accompanying to different activities, meal times, sometimes preparation of food, maintaining the Childs clothes and wardrobes, keeping the Childs bedroom and playroom intact as well as teaching her English.

  • This was a Rota position, I worked very closely with the Russian Nanny to ensure that the child stayed in the same routine.

  • Travelling was included and during these trips I was solely responsible for the child.

  • Teaching English was done in a very interactive way, lots of role plays, games, singing, baking, cooking, sports and lots of arts and crafts.

May 2016 - August 2017 Governess for VIP Family

  • Responsible for teaching 2 children aged 4 and 6 English

  • Ensure that all parts of the British Curriculum were being covered

  • Travelled with the family to various places across the world. I needed to make sure that I packed enough books and resources for the children’s lessons while we were away.

  • Responsible for taking children on walks, accompanying them to extra activities and helping during meal times.

  • Responsible for keeping the children’s areas clean and tidy.

  • Taught children through active lessons as well as sit down lessons

August 2011 - July 2015 Nursery Assistant Teacher/ Outdoor Events Coordinator International School of Moscow

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the schools’ outdoor activities. Ensuring all operating procedures and health and safety guidelines are adhered to.

  • Responsible for the delivery of climbing and kayaking lessons. Training groups and individuals in both theory and practical sessions.

  • Ensuring all students partaking in activities are capable and willing. Providing any one-to-one support as necessary.

  • Employing various initiatives to improve participation levels. Running internal competitions and competitions with other schools.

  • In light of commitment, performance and knowledge promoted to the role of Outdoor Education Coordinator.

  • Delivery training sessions with an engaging and informative style. Orientating activities to fun, safety and progress.

  • Additionally sought upon in the role of Nursery Assistant to support student progress according to a set curriculum.

  • Working with parents and students to outline individual learning plans and areas of improvement. Employing an approach which allows knowledge development beyond the classroom.

April 2010 - July 2011 Outdoor Activities Instructor Adventure Ardeche

  • Responsible as an Outdoor Activities Instructor with expertise in kayaking and climbing. Accountable for a group of children on the Ardeche River, ensuring all health and safety procedures are adhered to.

  • Monitoring any potential concerns such as lack of water and sun stroke amongst children.

  • Ensuring paperwork regarding accidents or near misses is filled in and reported to management as required.

  • Undertaking regular risk assessments on river and rapids and making autonomous decisions to support the safety of oneself and children

Education & Professional Development

Child Care and Education Level 3

2015 - 2016

Intensive Outdoor Pursuits Course

2010 - 2011

GCSEs Inc English / Maths / Science

2005