Susanna Powell

Teaching

Experience and Values

My background is teaching English in additional needs education environments, with specific experience with autistic learners. I believe passionately that everybody should have access to the support they need to grow in confidence, capability and independence so they can achieve their full potential. I am currently leading computing across Secondary at a special needs school.


Qualifications

University of Glasgow

English Language MA

(2010)

University of Bristol

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

(2017)

University of Bristol

Education Research MSc

(2021)

Gatehouse Awards

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

(2022)

thesis title page

Education Research MSc

- Research Focus

My thesis explored autistic learners' experiences of school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on a school in the South West of England.

Teaching Specialisms

IT

Computing lead teacher for Secondary. Main qualification taught: Functional Skills ICT.

FS English

Functional Skills English:

Entry Levels 1-3, Level 1 and Level 2.

GCSE English

English Literature and English Language.

ESOL

English as a Second or Other Language - ESOL Skills for Life Entry 1 (A1-A2).

Scratch

Coding with a visual interface from MIT - designed for children.

FS Maths

Functional Skills Maths: Entry Levels 1-3, Level 1.

A Level

English Language.

Tutoring

Experienced tutor in English GCSE and Functional Skills Maths and English.