Aspiring English Teacher | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Literacy Advocate
Rachel is a motivated and articulate English graduate with a background in B2B tech marketing and a clear ambition to become a secondary English teacher. Currently seeking a Teaching Assistant or English Academic Mentor role, she is eager to gain practical classroom experience ahead of teacher training in September 2026. Rachel brings a strong foundation in communication, mentoring, and project management, and is especially passionate about adolescent literacy and bridging the reading and vocabulary gap.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) English: Goldsmiths, University of London - Upper Second Class
- A Levels: English Language and Literature (B), Media Studies (B), History (C)
- GCSEs: 11 Including English Literature (A*), English Language (A*), Maths (A), and Science (A*)
Experience Summary
Rachel is transitioning into education following a successful six-year marketing career, during which she consistently demonstrated empathy, leadership, and adaptability—qualities she is now keen to bring into the classroom.
- Led multifaceted marketing campaigns, honing her ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Mentored junior colleagues and managed work experience students, developing supportive and structured approaches to coaching.
- Delivered confident and engaging presentations, reflecting strong public speaking and storytelling skills.
- Worked on education sector campaigns, including for EdTech company Promethean, sparking a deeper interest in educational impact and pedagogy.
- Actively contributed to mental health and neurodiversity initiatives, promoting inclusion and wellbeing in the workplace.
Key Strengths
- Excellent communicator with refined editorial and presentation skills
- Empathetic mentor with experience supporting young professionals
- Passionate about literacy and student voice in secondary education
- Organised and proactive, with strong project management capabilities
- Adaptable and collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence