Pia is a native German Speaker with very high expectations of her students. She is committed to ensuring that each individual, whatever their ability, achieve their maximum potential. Pia is a very positive and encouraging teacher, whose highest interest it is to create a good and positive learning environment in which every student feels secure and appreciated. Pia is available from September 2010 for long-term posts and would be an asset to any MFL department.

Sep 08- Jul 09 PGCE- German and French, Middlesex University, London

Oct 99- Sept 05 German Literature and Language Studies, Education, Heinrich-Heine-University Dusseldorf

Oct 00- Sept 03 Qualification German as a foreign language, Heinrich-Heine-University Dusseldorf

Jan 01- Mar 01 Pisa: German as a foreign language, University Scuola Normale Superiore

Oct 97- Sep 99 Pre-Diploma (equivalent Bachelor) in Education and Sociology, Heinrich-Heine-University Dusseldorf

Sep 09- Jul 10 MFL Teacher- German and French, Swanlea School, Tower Hamlets
- Teaching German at KS 3 and 4
- Teaching French at KS 3
- Taking students through GCSE examinations
-Responsible for Year 8 Tutor Group
-Completed Induction Training

Jan 09- Jun 09 Trainee German and French Teacher, East Barnet School, Hertfordshire
- Taught German to Key stage 5
- Taught French to Key stage 3
- Extra-curricular duties- break and lunchtime duties
- Maintained health and safety within the classroom

Oct 08- Dec 08 Trainee Teacher, Queens School, Bushey,
- Taught German up to Key Stage 5
-Taught French to Key stage 3
- Used PPT and interactive whiteboards
- Worked with a variety of ability students and SEN pupils
- Developed range of teaching techniques such as group work, pair work, interactive activities using the whiteboard or flash cards; drama techniques to improve the pupils speaking skills

Jan 08- Aug 08 Language teacher, 'Sprachcaffe' and 'ASG' Bildungsforum, Dusseldorf
- Teaching German as a foreign language

Aug 05- Aug 08 German teacher, Berlitz Language School Dusseldorf in courses of Integration (governmental measure)

Sept 00- Jul 07 Temporary help, Forum Freies Theater Dusseldorf
- Including organization and front of house