Hannah Clarke
Primary School Teacher
Summary
Six years teaching across Key Stage 1 and 2, currently with Year 4. Raised reading attainment in my class from 68% to 84% at expected standard over two years by restructuring guided reading. Lead the school's phonics provision and mentor early-career teachers.
Work Experience
Year 4 Teacher and Phonics Lead
September 2021 – PresentPrimary school · Bristol
- Restructured guided reading into ability-fluid groups; reading at expected standard rose from 68% to 84%.
- Lead the school's phonics provision, training six colleagues and standardising assessment.
- Reduced low-level disruption markedly, evidenced across a year of learning walks.
Key Stage 1 Teacher
September 2018 – July 2021Primary school · Bath
- Taught mixed Year 1 and 2 classes of up to 30 children.
- Designed a maths intervention for the lowest-attaining quartile; 11 of 14 reached expected standard.
- Ran the weekly parent reading workshop; home reading records rose from 45% to 78% completion.
Trainee Teacher
September 2017 – July 2018Primary school placements · Bristol
- Completed placements across Reception, Year 2 and Year 5.
- Planned and taught full timetables under supervision in the final placement.
- Completed a research project on early reading intervention.
Education
University of Bristol
September 2017 – July 2018PGCE, Primary Education
Cardiff University
September 2013 – June 2016BA (Hons), English Literature · 2:1
Projects
Guided Reading Restructure
Replaced fixed reading groups with a fluid, assessment-led model. Reading at expected standard moved from 68% to 84% over two years.
Maths Intervention Programme
A targeted programme for the lowest-attaining quartile; 11 of 14 children reached expected standard by the end of the year.