Opogo Blog | Simi Rai

Over 5 years of experience in educational settings in London, Madrid and Barcelona. Whilst studying English Literature and Language at university, she fell in love with her subject - both the study of literature and craft of writing. Having completed the Leadership Development Programme at Teach First, whose mission is to provide educational equality, she learned to lead by example, and was appointed Deputy of English at one of the highest performing schools in England. Her Leadership MA from University College London enables her to manage a team through clear communication, solution-focused coaching and successful delegation. Simi is our English Language Expert

Teacher Development

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Monday, 3 December 2018

Top tips for marking success!

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Friday, 30 November 2018

Thinking about teaching abroad? What you need to know!

Teacher Development

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Saturday, 24 November 2018

Taking the Middle Leadership Leap

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Saturday, 17 November 2018

The importance of depth not breadth

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Sunday, 11 November 2018

How to effectively use assessment in and out of the classroom

Teacher Development

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Wednesday, 7 November 2018

How to teach your pupils to plan a successful essay

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Monday, 22 October 2018

Teaching Shakespeare in KS3

Teacher Development

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Friday, 19 October 2018

Minimalist planning – less is more!

Teacher Development

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Tuesday, 2 October 2018

5 ways to be an efficient teacher

Teacher Development

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Friday, 28 September 2018

How to become an Expert Examiner in English

#developmenttuesday

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Tuesday, 18 September 2018

How to brush up on your subject knowledge

Teacher Development

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Thursday, 13 September 2018

How to build a rapport with your pupils

#inspirationmonday

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Monday, 3 September 2018

7 Back to School Teacher Hacks

Teacher Development

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Tuesday, 21 August 2018

5 steps for successful mixed-ability teaching

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Wednesday, 8 August 2018

5 Strategies to prevent teacher burnout