Natalie Larkin
Administrator / Educator
United Kingdom
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills eager to secure interesting roles. Ready to help teams achieve company goals. Holds strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Highly experienced in working on own initiative and meeting deadlines. Exceptional research and administration skills have been vital in creating teaching and training resources, maintaining accurate records and presenting ideas to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Self Employed
03.2021 - Current
- Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Design comprehensive lesson plans that incorporate multiple modes of instruction, ensuring well-rounded educational experiences for learners.
- Integrate innovative teaching methods, such as technology-based language learning tools and experiential learning activities, to make lessons engaging and interactive.
- Increase student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
- Prepare students for standardised tests such as TOEFL exams by focusing on test-taking strategies alongside content mastery.
Social Policy Officer
Economic Policy Research Institute
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when working with complex technical documents containing specialised terminology or jargon.
- Ensured consistency in style and tone of documents by adhering to clients' specific guidelines and preferences.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting to inform decision making and optimise programme impact and efficiency.
- Developed leadership skills in managing a girls education programme in Nigeria which increased school attendance.
- Improved team performance by designing and implementing effective training programmes.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service whilst maintaining cost effectiveness.
Maternity Leave
Career Break
08.2017 - 08.2018
Defence Section Clerk
British High Commission
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Delivered administrative support to British Defence Adviser, which involved diary management, travel coordination and wider logistics.
- Optimised meeting efficiency by creating clear agendas, taking detailed minutes, and distributing action items after each session.
- Contributed to the success of projects by conducting thorough research and compiling relevant information for use by the Defence Adviser.
- Managed department's budget by keeping purchase ledger records and reporting all departmental spending to MOD London on monthly basis.
- Employed strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion.
Moved to Nigeria
Career Break
01.2016 - 04.2016
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
The Hollins
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Planned, delivered and assessed appropriate learning activities for students in French and Spanish.
- Increased student engagement by creating engaging lessons relevant to real world situations and introducing new technology based resources.
- Accelerated learning by differentiating instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring that each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and restorative practices.
Maternity Leave
Career Break
08.2014 - 08.2015
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
The Hollins
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships and collaborated with parents and colleagues to ensure that students were fully supported in their learning in order for them to achieve their best.
Various Temporary Positions
Recruitment agencies
06.2013 - 12.2013
Travel
01.2013 - 05.2013
Head of Languages and Examinations Officer
Children’s International School
09.2009 - 12.2012
- Developed appropriately balanced and differentiated curriculum for students at Key Stage 3 and 4 in French, Spanish and German which led to 87% of students achieving A and B grades.
- Partnered with Head teacher to develop policies and practices that developed teaching and learning across whole school.
- Managed examination centre approval process resulting in school becoming one of the first Edexcel accredited centres in Nigeria for GCSE and iGCSE provision.
- Ensured all assessment information and data was recorded accurately on Excel and an Electronic Data Interchange system whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
- Championed professional growth among staff by organising workshops and training sessions relevant to the field of secondary education.
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
The Hollins
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Improved student engagement by focusing on key skills and using communicative approach in lessons which saw GCSE results leap from 18% A-C in 2006 to 84% A-C in 2009.
- Mentored, trained and supported student language teachers enabling them to become confident and effective classroom practitioners.
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organised extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom setting.
Education
PGCE Secondary MFL (Spanish) -
Edgehill University
UK 04.2001 -
BA (Hons) European Studies 2:1 -
University of Hull
UK 04.2001 -
Skills
Administrative support
undefinedTimeline
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Self Employed
03.2021 - Current
Social Policy Officer
Economic Policy Research Institute
09.2018 - 02.2021
Maternity Leave
Career Break
08.2017 - 08.2018
Defence Section Clerk
British High Commission
05.2016 - 08.2017
Moved to Nigeria
Career Break
01.2016 - 04.2016
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
The Hollins
09.2015 - 12.2015
Maternity Leave
Career Break
08.2014 - 08.2015
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
The Hollins
01.2014 - 07.2014
Various Temporary Positions
Recruitment agencies
06.2013 - 12.2013
Travel
01.2013 - 05.2013
Head of Languages and Examinations Officer
Children’s International School
09.2009 - 12.2012
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
The Hollins
09.2006 - 08.2009
PGCE Secondary MFL (Spanish) -
Edgehill University
04.2001 -
BA (Hons) European Studies 2:1 -
University of Hull
04.2001 -
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