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Petra User

@petrauser1

I’m an experienced primary teacher and EAL literacy specialist improving multilingual learners’ literacy and academic English.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue teaching and coordinating literacy and EAL initiatives, helping multilingual learners grow in confidence, reading, and academic English within a supportive, inclusive school community.

I’m a primary teacher and EAL literacy specialist with over 30 years of experience in international and British education. I support multilingual students and learners with special educational needs (SEN) to build literacy and academic English through structured, caring, and stimulating classroom environments.

At Haut-Lac Bilingual School, I’ve delivered EAL teaching and literacy support across primary levels and coordinated literacy initiatives across the entire school. I’m known for effective classroom management, creative pedagogical planning, and a student-centered approach—working closely with teachers and families to monitor progress and develop inclusive learning plans.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

EAL & Literacy Coordinator

Current

Haut-Lac Bilingual School

Jan 2007 - Present (19 years 3 months)

Provided EAL teaching and literacy support across primary levels and coordinated school-wide literacy initiatives. Developed inclusive learning plans for SEN students and partnered with teachers and families to monitor progress.

SEN Support Classroom Management Family Collaboration

Classroom Teacher (Year 5)

Trafalgar Junior School

Sep 2005 - Jul 2006 (10 months)

Taught the full primary curriculum following the English National Curriculum and differentiated instruction to meet learner needs. Developed students’ literacy skills while maintaining effective classroom management.

Primary Curriculum Teaching English National Curriculum Classroom Management Student Support Learning Assessment Student Engagement

Education & Activities Coordinator

Ski Morgins

Dec 2004 - Aug 2005 (8 months)

Organized educational programs and activities for children in an international, multilingual context. Coordinated and managed a team to deliver activities effectively.

Program Coordination International Childcare Team Coordination Supervision

Classroom Teacher (Years 3 & 5)

Trafalgar Junior School

Sep 1998 - Jul 2004 (5 years 10 months)

Delivered the English National Primary Curriculum for Years 3 and 5, with a focus on literacy and reading projects. Planned creative, needs-adapted lessons to support student learning.

Primary Curriculum Teaching Literacy And Reading Projects Lesson planning Classroom Management Learning Support

Classroom Teacher (Year 1)

Chase Bridge Primary School

Sep 1994 - Jul 1997 (2 years 10 months)

Taught Year 1 reading and writing fundamentals, including phonology and decoding strategies. Supported overall child development through structured, student-focused instruction.

Phonics And Decoding Classroom Management Differentiated Support