Claire Wicks

Centro Linguistico d'Ateneo

Teaching courses to university students at levels A2/B1/B2/C1. Live classes and online teaching. Final Exam preparation and assessment
Preparing students for CLA A2/B1/B2/C1 Certification, also for Cambridge C1

Teaching Courses at B1 level for Teachers of the Scuola Superiore

Student Support Teacher assisting students with study strategies, test preparation and supporting students with DSA/BES including Speaking tests.

Teaching Medical English course for Doctors of O.ME.CA B1-B2 levels.

Progetto Lingua Inglese Testing students at levels A2/B1/B2

Accertamento Competenze Linguistiche (ACL) Testing students at levels A2/B1/B2/C1

Speaking Examiner A2/B1/B2/C1 levels
Writing Examiner C1 level

Teaching group and individual classes ranging from levels A1 - C2. Teaching young learners, school and university students and adults in preparation for Cambridge English Exams A2-C2, Trinity College London ISE A2-C1 examinations and IELTS. Developed and taught teacher training course for English teachers at scuola elementare/scuola materna.
Marking and assessment of mock writing tests for levels A2-C2, Cambridge, Trinity College London and IELTS.

Teaching extra-curricular English courses to school students and adults at levels A2/B1/B2. Preparation course for Cambridge B2 First exam.

Taught high and mixed ability students across all ages 11-18. Cover teacher across all subjects and year groups

Taught high, low and mixed ability classes at KS3 ages 11-14

Taught in a wide range of secondary schools in and around Cambridge. Taught MFL at KS3/KS4 and covered the full rage of subjects across the curriculum

Taught French at KS3 and KS4 to mixed and low ability classes aged 11-16 and Italian to beginners in Year 8

Taught international students aged 14-18 IELTS preparation, Cambridge exams courses FCE, PET, IGCSE ESL
IGCSE ESL course co-ordinator 2014-2015
English Department co-ordinator 2011-2012
UCAS advisor overseeing students' UK university applications
Established strong rapport with students, identifying learning difficulties and adapting lessons accordingly
Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive tasks
Evaluated curriculum and adjusted procedures to reach high standards
Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs
Incorporated cultural content from music, art and cinema to motivate and engage students
Regularly provided individual support through detailed, constructive feedback to students and parents
Produced, conducted, invigilated and marked oral and written exams
Summer school language course designer for lessons and activities

Taught international students aged 12-17 on the ISP Holiday Language Programme three week course

Taught one to one individually tailored courses of General English to adults at A2-B2 levels

Taught French at KS3, KS4 and IB Higher level Language B classes
Taught Italian to beginners at KS3 and IB Ab Initio classes

Taught at KS3 KS4 and KS5, predominantly GCSE and A Level classes.
Acted as Head of German Department during Autumn term 2007
Main teacher and Oxbridge Preparation classes for successful Oxford applicant to read German and French.

Delivered language courses in General English to multinational groups of adults

Developed foreign language learning courses tailored to meet the needs of mixed ability classes at KS3/4/5

Taught singing in individual and group lessons to girls and boys aged 11-18. Prepared students for ABRSM music examinations grades 1-8. Prepared students for concert performances and school musical productions