As well as holding positions such as Deputy Head Pastoral, Head of Boarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Karen has spent 30 years teaching Spanish to all levels of ability here in the U.K, predominantly, teaching in the independent sector, in world-class schools, such as The King’s School, Canterbury and Headington School, Oxford. On qualifying as a teacher with an Honours degree and Higher Diploma in Education from University College Dublin, Karen spent a few years teaching in Madrid, where Spanish and all things hispanic became her huge passion. Karen absolutely loves teaching students at the very start of their Spanish career and seeing them flourish as their confidence in manipulating the target language goes from strength to strength! She also takes huge pride in assisting students achieve the highest grades at GCSE, A-Level and IB, not to mention accessing their preferred choice of university. Karen particularly enjoys teaching the I.B. programme of study as she very much favours the academic breadth and stretch that it provides the students. Karen has worked as a GCSE examiner and she strongly feels that it has really informed her teaching, so much so, that in her last GCSE cohort of 21 students, 20 scored a grade 9 and one scored a grade 8. Karen describes her teaching style as energetic, engaging and encouraging as she really wants all her students, to reach their full potential in all language skills, while developing a positive recognition of and interest in hispanic culture.
IB Experience
While at Headington, Karen taught IB Spanish and really appreciated the breadth and opportunities afforded to her students. To quote one of Karen's alumnae:
"I have nothing but the highest praise for Karen as a Spanish teacher. I had the pleasure of being one of Karen’s students for two years, during which she helped me overcome my struggles with learning Spanish. Her encouragement and ability to make the subject enjoyable helped me to improve my skills and achieve a 6 at IB, which allowed me to attend the university of my choice.
Her dedication and passion for teaching truly made a difference in my life, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Karen, not only helped me achieve my academic goals, but she instilled in me a love and appreciation for the Spanish language that has stayed with me to this day. Without Karen, I am certain that none of these opportunities would have been possible. I am forever grateful to her for being such an exceptional teacher."
Karen's availability
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School entrance experience
Karen has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Karen qualified to teach Spanish in 1992, and holds a Batchelor of Arts, Honours degree & Higher Diploma in Education with 'A' grade in teaching practice from National University of Ireland (University College Dublin).
University name
Name of degree
Year of graduation
University College Dublin, Ireland
Higher Diploma in Education
1992
University College Dublin, Ireland
Batchelor of Arts, Honours in Spanish & French
1990
Subjects tutored:
Spanish (General, KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, IB Standard Level and IB Higher Level)
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