Trainee Primary Teacher - Alice

About Alice

Alice has eight years of experience teaching Italian across the full primary age range, building strong skills in lesson planning, differentiation, and creating engaging, language-rich environments. Her background in Modern Languages and extensive teaching experience enable her to introduce new vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge in accessible, well-structured ways.

She has supported pupils with a range of additional learning needs and holds a Level 2 qualification in Specific Learning Difficulties, which strengthens her ability to adapt tasks and provide targeted support. Her calm, organised approach helps her establish positive routines and build strong rapport with pupils, colleagues, and families.

Alice is reflective in her practice and continues to develop her understanding of inclusive teaching, assessment, and cross-curricular learning. Her experience managing classes independently shows she is ready to build on her strong foundations through formal teacher training and contribute effectively to a primary setting.

Strengths

• Strong subject knowledge: Degree-level study in Modern Languages, with expertise in linguistics, communication, and cultural awareness.
• Primary teaching experience: Eight years delivering Italian lessons across all primary year groups, with experience creating schemes of work and differentiated activities.
• Inclusive practice: Qualified in understanding Specific Learning Difficulties and currently completing further training in Autism.
• Behaviour management: Uses clear routines, consistency, and positive reinforcement to maintain a supportive learning environment.
• Adaptability and differentiation: Confident adapting activities for mixed-ability groups, including pupils with SEN.
• Collaboration: Works closely with class teachers and school leaders to support cross-curricular planning and consistent provision.
• Reflective practitioner: Actively seeks feedback, engages in CPD, and evaluates lessons to improve outcomes.