Compilation of comments from employment references re (1)
- 1. Compilation of comments from employment references re: Mr James Johnson Copies of original references are available upon request. Mr Roy Collard, Former Headmaster ofWorksop College (Retired). ‘He has an excellent rapport with those he teaches both inside and outside the classroom’. ‘James is well-versed in modern techniques of language teaching,uses ICT most effectively and goesabout all aspects of his work in a most professional way’, ‘Jamescares deeply about those he teaches.’ Mr Simon H.C. Reid, Former Deputy Head ofWorksop College. Presently, Principal of Gordonstoun School. ‘James is very earnest in his attention to all that he does at the school and having observed several of his lessons I would describe his teaching as skilled, authoritative and sensitive to the needs of individual pupils. His grasp of his subject is advanced and it is clear that his blend of imaginative lesson preparation and sensibly paced teaching means that pupils’ learning is effective.’ Mrs Sarah Gillard, Former Head ofEnglish, Worksop College. Presently an English teacher at St Christopher’s School, Bahrain ‘James quickly established himself as a conscientious and committed teacher. He has worked tirelessly to raise the profile of overseas pupilsat Worksop College, making sure that their needs are considered with understanding and sensitivity.He has led staff training events to help promote EAL in the college and to help raise awareness of other teaching staffabout the challenges that overseas students may encounter.’ Mr David Parker, Former Director ofStudies, Worksop College ‘I have found James to be entirely professional in his administering and teaching of the EAL courses at the College. He is a very easy person to liaise with and manage. He always hascentral to his thinking the needs of the children. On the occasions I have seen him in action his rapport with the students is excellent. His planning is thorough and his organisation meticulous. He is highly professional in all that he does and will work hard in any institution that is fortunate to employ him.’ Conclusion from most recent lesson observation conducted by Mrs Sarah Gillard, Former Head of English Worksop College, February 2013 ‘The lesson was expertly executed.’