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Emma Dow

Location: United Kingdom

Languages: English , German

All round good egg.

I am a teacher turned professional upcyclist, writer and geek.
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Expertise

Education

I have taught for seven years across the UK, with a specialism in maths. I lead my current school's Year 6 cohort to the best end of year test results in the region. I love teaching and young people and helping them develop that spark for knowledge. Part of the Challenge Partners Network - a national forum of excellence discussing outstanding pedagogy.

Atiques/Collectables

Antiques/Collectables

Collector since childhood. Specialism in mid century furniture.

Work

Head of Maths, More Able Education and Year 6 Team Leader.

Middleton Primary School
Milton Keynes
September 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
Responsible for ensuring outstanding progress for mathematics across whole school. Developed creative writing skills within Year 6 to elevate to above national standards. Designed schemes of work and new creative curriculum for Year 6 students. Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children’s literature from cultures around the world. Ensured children with special educational needs made accelerated progress to achieve on a par with their peers. Lead Teaching Assistant development programme. Lead the highest ability groups in Year 6 to the best SATs test results in school history.

Education

Graduate School

York St John University
2008

Graduate School

York St John University
2005