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Week 13: Our Teacher of the week is an
excellent citizenship NQT! Want to employ this
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(Mr) Akinola A
Based
in
South Norwood
QTS
(NQT)
Teaching Experience – 1 year in UK
Profile
“I am
a self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a
passionate commitment to student development and the
learning experience. Skilled in the design of
enriching and challenging classroom academic and
behavioural activities that addresses the diverse
interests and needs of students. I possess outstanding
communication skills and the ability to assess and
select appropriate communications routes for different
messages and audiences. I am an active team member,
one who is organized and effectively collaborates with
all level of staff members and establishes quality
relationship with students. I am a skilled sportsman
with experience in Volleyball, Badminton, Hockey and
long-distance athletics.”
“Mr
Akinola’s subject knowledge and subject application
are good and continue to develop…the knowledge,
understanding and skills Mr Akinola has of the
communication skills dimension of Citizenship are a
particular strength which he has the ability to
translate into highly effective classroom practice.
His planning of lessons is also a strength as these
are well conceived, thorough and imaginative, with
appropriate and attainable learning objectives clearly
identified and achieved. He makes good use of the
resources and materials he produces, both to stimulate
and support pupils’ interest and involvement. Mr
Akinola demonstrated excellent planning and teamwork
skills when involved in the organization and delivery
of a whole school collapsed timetable event, working
with his peers.
His
teaching strategies and classroom management are very
good. He demonstrates the ability to create and
maintain an orderly, purposeful, stimulating and safe
environment and obtains very good learning and work
from pupils. Mr Akinola shows himself to be both keen
and able to contribute to the wider life of the school
and to take on the full professional role of the
teacher, including the many commitments and
responsibilities, which fall outside the formal
curriculum.
Mr
Akinola has made very good use of the course to
prepare himself for what we believe will be a highly
successful career in teaching and we have no
hesitation in recommending him.”
Programme Director of Secondary PGCE, Canterbury
Christ Church University
Education/qualifications
Ongoing Postgraduate Diploma in Education
(PGCE)
2005 BA [Hons]
Communication and Language Arts [Second Class Upper)]
Professional Development
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Equality in Education
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Behaviour Management and Physical
Restraint
Languages and skills
·
Good Interpersonal Communication skills
·
Positive Classroom and Behaviour
Management strategies
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Differentiated instruction and
interactive motivational learning
·
Mentoring and Skills development
attitude
·
Basic German Language
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Skilful use of ICT and media resources
for learning
·
Multicultural awareness and student-centered
learning
·
Whole group learning and student
assessment
Teaching Experience
2007
St George’s CE School,
Kent
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I teach years 11-16 students
Citizenship, RE, PSHE and History. I also help to
coordinate the school’s Worship programme and Focus
day planning in Citizenship. I make use of different
resources like role play, ICT facilities drama and
group-focused discussion to teach the students while
at the same time trying to mentor them and improve
their development through strategic differentiation
and inclusion. I have increased understanding of
Citizenship and RE curriculum through diverse method
of interactive teaching and behaviour management.
2006
- 2007 Thamesview School, Kent
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As a Student Teacher, I managed
classroom coverage of years 7-11 classes; assumed all
responsibilities of a regular classroom teacher,
including professional development, assessments of
students and staff meetings. Collaborate with my
mentoring teachers to design lesson plans, perform
basic administrative duties; such as recording
attendance and organizing students’ portfolios;
provide individual assistance to students as needed. I
integrated technology into the Citizenship curriculum
by utilizing ICT resources and activities to develop
learning and to keep the students abreast of
Citizenship and PSHE requirements.
Other
Experience
2005
- 2006 Total Dominion Limited, London
Customer Relations Assistant
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My job involves communicating vis-à-vis
customers and staff within the system. It also entails
detailing every access or involvement with customers
and staff on the system, providing customers with
adequate information about the company’s products and
marketing activities.
1999 -
2005 Nigerian Bottling Company PLC
Production Operative
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Worked with the marketing and
warehousing teams of the company to ensure prompt
production, warehousing and effective marketing
supply-chain of the company’s products.
2001 -
2003 Kingdom Life Global Ministry
Youth
Development Leader
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My job involved day-to-day overseeing
of educational, social and spiritual activities of
young people from age range 11-23 while on holidays. I
organized programmes, which encouraged their
development.
Other activities and interests
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Member, National Union of Teachers, UK
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Member, Professional Association of
Teachers, UK
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Member, Association of Citizenship
Teaching, UK
References available on request
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Week 12: Our Teacher of the week is an
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Richard M
Based
in Hove
QTS
Teaching Experience – 4 years in UK, 7 years in
Australia, 1 year in Japan, 0.5 year in Palestine
Profile
“Recently I have lived in various religious and
spiritual communities, including Saint Katherine’s
Monastery in Sinai (Egypt), Wat Pah Nanachat
in Ubon (Thailand) and the Sivananda Yoga Centre in
Thiruvananthapuram (India). I have also
lived and worked in an aboriginal community in
Australia and an Islamic country in the Middle East
where I was able to witness and learn much about how
people’s religion and spirituality affects their
day-to-day life.
My
understanding of religious and spiritual traditions
has been greatly developed by these experiences and I
am confident that this will further enhance my ability
to effectively deliver an inspiring and informative
religious education curriculum.”
Education/qualifications
Member of National Association of Teachers of
Religious Education (NATRE).
1992
Bachelor of Education (Hons)
West
London Institute of Higher Education, Brunel
University
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In Physical Education, Religious
Education, Personal Social Moral Education.
Professional Development
2002 TOEFL Nova English
Language School, Chiba, Japan
1998 Behaviour Management for High
School Students, Education Queensland, Australia.
1998
Education Queensland, Australia
Curriculum Design and Planning
1995 Newcastle upon Tyne LEA UK
Drugs
Education for High School Students
Teaching Experience
Feb -
Mar 2007 Alternative Centre for Education,
Brighton, UK
General (contract) teacher of EBD students,
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At A.C.E, I am working mostly with key
stage 3 students who have been ascertained with
emotional and behavioural difficulties. This position
requires the use of a wide range of tactics and
curriculum delivery methods, which take into, account
the individual and specialist needs of each student.
My primary roles are teaching English, geography,
maths and PE as well as provide the pastoral care that
is unique to working in an EBD environment.
·
During my time at A.C.E I have
developed experience and confidence in a variety of
behaviour management techniques that are necessary to
be able to deliver an effective curriculum at this
school.
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This position is a temporary contract
position.
2005 -
2006 Nganmarriyanga Community School,
N.T. Australia.
General classroom teacher
·
This school is located in a remote
aboriginal community in the Northern Territory of
Australia. All of the students at the school where
local aboriginal children, and spoke very little
English.
·
Here I worked as a general classroom
teacher delivering humanities, maths, English and P.E
curriculum to (the equivalent of) Key stage 2 and 3
students.
·
Due to the cultural uniqueness of this
area, it was essential for the teachers to develop
positive and trusting relationships with the whole
community including parents, families and elders. Such
relationships had a significant effect upon student
attendance at the school, and during my time at the
school I managed to raise the average attendance of my
class from 45 to 95 percent.
·
I also organised several class and
school sporting and cultural excursions to
neighbouring communities as well as to Darwin, the
longest such excursion being over 5 days.
·
Other extra curricular activities that
I was involved included organising and running school
discos, school ‘film nights’ and inter school sporting
competitions, which involved arranging food and
accommodation for visiting students and teachers over
a 3 day period.
2004
The Hope Flowers School for Peace and
Democracy, Palestine
ESL/
PE teacher and school administrator
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This school is located in a class C
area of the Palestinian Occupied Territories. The
class C classification means that this area falls
under the direct command of the Israeli military
authorities. The school serves children from the Al
Khader district including the
Dehaisha
refugee camp, home to 10,000 Palestinian refugees. The
school is an independent, charity run school with the
ethos of providing opportunities for children to
develop understanding and skills in areas such as
democracy, conflict resolution, ‘bridge building’,
etc.
·
As a volunteer at the school, I was
engaged in a variety of roles. As well as teaching
English language to students ranging from (the
equivalent of) key stage 1 to key stage 3, I was also
involved in generating grant applications to various
government and non-government organizations. I was
also required to proof read and correct administrative
texts, assist in publicity and awareness raising of
the school and update the school’s web site. However,
the most challenging role I had at the school was
facilitating contact between the school, Israeli civil
and military authorities, various national embassies
and high commissions, and several peace organizations.
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In all of these roles I worked closely
with a team of Palestinian administrators and school
directors as well as Palestinian teachers.
·
My most significant achievements whilst
at the school were securing three large grants for
work on school infrastructure, totaling Euros 2.5 m,
and being part of a process that averted the
demolition of the school by the Israeli military
authorities.
2003 -
2004 Bachelor Area School, N.T.
Australia
Humanities / English / P.E teacher
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This school is located 100km south of
Darwin and serves a mixed demographic area of
approximately 60% aboriginal and 40% white Australian
students.
·
Here I was engaged in several roles
that included teaching P.E, humanities, English and
science to (the equivalent of) key stage 2 to key
stage 4. I was involved in the planning of the school
P.E curriculum and putting in place corresponding
assessment procedures.
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Again, extra curricular activities
featured heavily at this school and I became
responsible for teaching yoga to students as well as
to adults at the school, and organising several trips
to Darwin and surrounding area to visit temples,
mosques, churches and places of significant spiritual
meaning to the local indigenous people.
2001 -
2002 Nova Language School, Chiba,
Japan
ESL
instructor
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This English language school is
situation on the outskirts of Tokyo and caters for
children as well as adult students. All students were
Japanese and had a wide range of ESL ability ranging
from beginners to advanced.
·
My responsibilities at the school
included assessment, teaching and planning of various
ESL curriculums. During the last six months of my
employment at Nova I became actively involved in the
training of new teachers.
1996 -
2001 Kepnock S.H.S, Qld, Australia
Citizenship Education / Humanities / English / P.E
teacher
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This school is a large comprehensive
state school of 1,500 students, located 400km north of
Brisbane in Queensland, Australia.
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Here I taught social studies,
citizenship education, geography and PE to (the
equivalent of) key stage 3 and 4 students.
·
Whilst at the school I was part of the
steering committee for the design and implementation
of citizenship education. This subject was a new area
of study in Queensland and Kepnock State High School
was one of the 4 pilot schools to first teach the
subject. Throughout the trial period I was required to
liaise with the Queensland Curriculum Advisory Board
as well as with teachers from the other pilot schools.
After a successful trial period the subject was taught
to (the equivalent of) key stage 3 students and
offered to (the equivalent of) key stage 4 students,
whom I taught for my final year at Kepnock.
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I was also involved in extra curricular
activities that included the selection and training of
the Bundaberg District schools football team in
preparation for the Queensland schools championships
and for the organisation and administration of the
Bundaberg schools football competition involving 25
visiting teams from all areas of Queensland.
1992 -
1996 Gosforth S.H.S, England
RE /
PSME / Geography / PE teacher
·
Gosforth State High School is located
in Newcastle upon Tyne and was the last U.K School
that I taught in before I immigrated to Australia.
·
During my time at Gosforth, I taught
Religious Education to key stage 3 and 4 students,
including G.C.S.E and ‘A’ level. The RE department was
also responsible for overseeing the delivery of PSME
at the school. I played an active part in the planning
and preparation of the school curriculum for these
subjects.
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My other areas of teaching included key
stage 3 geography and key stage 3 and 4 PE
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My extra curricular activities were
primarily focused on PE, and with the assistance of
the local rugby development officers I was responsible
for starting the school rugby league and rugby union
squads. I also started and developed a girls’
basketball squad that achieved a 2nd placed
ranking for Northern England.
Other Experience
1984 -
1987 British Armed Forces
Physical Training Instructor. Royal Corps of
Transport, Germany.
1982 -
1984 Liverpool, U.K
Building Labourer
References available on request
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Week 11: Our Teacher of the week is an
excellent English/geography teacher! Want to employ this
teacher? Call us now - she won't be around for
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Sharmila G
Based
in Fairways, South Africa
Teaching Experience - 12 years in South Africa
Profile
“I
have thoroughly enjoyed my 12 years of teaching and
have come to realise the rewards gained from seeing my
learners progress. I incorporate learner-centred
activities into my lessons constantly emphasizing on
the interaction between them and the content at hand.
I firmly believe that this is a good method of
ensuring that learners learn in a supportive
environment so that maximum individual potential can
be reached. I always encourage my learners to accept
responsibility for their own actions and model the
appropriate behaviour expected. I am a strict
disciplinarian who sets firm but consistent
boundaries. I develop a positive learning environment
by setting realistic expectations. As part of my
classroom management style, I treat learners as
individuals by providing positive feedback and
reinforcement so that they can develop
self-confidence, a sense of self-worth and have
respect for others by practising tolerance.
I
believe that my teaching strengths are:
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My dedication and commitment to my
learners
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My ability to discreetly but
efficiently manage my classroom
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My ability to instil values (such as
tolerance and patience) and self-discipline
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to lead by example
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My
ability to plan and prepare for lessons in an
original and purposeful manner
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12
years of teaching in two multi-cultural and
multi-lingual schools has taught me compassion and
instilled within me a commitment to pastoral care.
My
curriculum strengths are as follows:
English:
I
enjoy teaching my learners how to communicate orally
and in the written form whether it be formal or
informal writing, poetry or prose, a literary critique
or book and film reviews. English stimulates
creativity, develops self-confidence, individual
analysis and opinion.
Humanities:
With
Geography as my major. I thoroughly enjoy planning and
preparing lessons for varied and interesting topics. I
am thrilled to see learners engage with the content
and then become able to apply it to their daily lives.
Social Science has much to offer learners as they
frequently ask questions and enjoy telling about their
own experiences relating to a topic.
I
would love to make a positive contribution by applying
my past experiences in an institution where learners
want to learn and progress. I am highly motivated and
know how to encourage my learners to do well. I can
also tutor learners after school hours and have been a
debating and netball coach. I am flexible as far as
working hours are concerned and have a brother living
in the UK for the past four years who will provide my
support base in terms of accommodation and general
know how to settling in.”
Education/qualifications
1991 Higher Diploma in Education (HDE)
1990 Bachelor of Arts Degree
University of the Western Cape
Major
Subjects:
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Geography I, II, III
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Psychology I, II, III
Other
Subjects
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History I II
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English I
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Anthropology I
Professional Development
2003
Boys Town
The
Well-Managed Classroom
BMEF
Schools District Development Project on Behaviour
Management
1998 English Subject Advisory Service
Conference for English Teachers
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Attended numerous staff development
Workshops ranging from Coping with Stress to
Behavioural Management.
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Attended Computer Literacy Course
(Windows 97) at Cape Technikon (1999).
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Attended workshops held by the English
Subject Advisory Service from their Conference in 1998
to O.B.E. and L.L.C. Workshops in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
Teaching Experience
2005 -
present Lotus High School, South Africa
Working as Head of Department
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School’s co-ordinator for all learning
areas
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Education Specialist: School-based
Responsible for:
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Academic Culture Development
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Establishing an Educator Support Team
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Meetings with grade leaders, learning
area co-ordinators and whole staff regarding portfolio
management and moderation and assessment issues.
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Appraisal rosters for staff and
adherence thereto
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Daily attendance for whole school
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Day to day teaching
1994 - Present Secondary Educator
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For English, Guidance, Geography and
Physical Education
1997
- Present Subject Head
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For English Department
2000 -
2006 Marker for Grade 12 English L1 &
L2
1999 -
2002 Debating Society Coach
1997 -
1998 Netball Coach
1994 -
2004 Wynberg High School
Secondary Educator
Subject Head for English Department - 1997 to 2004
2002 –
2003 Acting HOD
Grade 11
Co-ordinator - 2004
Other activities and interests
Organizer of Cape Argus Niknaks Good Hope FM Megaparty
1998 (Raised R60,000 for the school)
References available on request
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Week 10: Our Teacher of the week is an
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teacher? Call us now - he won't be around for
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Oludotun O
Based in Dagenham
Teaching Experience – 9 years in UK, 20 years in
Nigeria
Profile
A
mature and experienced teacher of science. His career
has been at FE level and he has taught AS and A2
courses. However as part of relocating from Preston
to London, he is open to teaching at 11-16 (or 11-18)
on a longterm or contract basis.
“I
have over 20 years’ experience of teaching
post-secondary students. In Enfield College, I have
taught 16–18 year olds in GCSE Human Biology, Int.
GNVQ Science, AS and A2 Biology. I also taught at
Enfield College, Access to nursing classes’ Life
Science for four years. At Barking College Romford, I
taught A/S Biology classes.
At
present I teach AS, BTEC and Foundation Degree Biology
classes at Preston College, Preston until March 2007
when my resignation to join my family in London will
take effect.
All
these experiences have exposed me to understanding the
attitude, behaviour and ways of life of varied groups
of students and how to cope with them. I have also
been exposed to adapting and varying teaching and
learning styles in order to make my teaching more
effective and allowing students to develop the
responsibility and independence to explore and manage
variety of resources towards achieving their learning
goals.
My
current position at Preston College involves –
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Personal Learning Adviser to a group of students
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providing relevant schemes of work, developing and
using learning materials appropriate to AS Biology,
BTEC and Foundation degree topics and the needs of
the students
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assessing students’ work and keep records of such
assessments
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making available on a timely basis all documentation
associated within the On Track framework
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promotion of College polices and implementation
plans
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contributing to the promotion of the College by
participating in appropriate promotional events
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communicating effectively with personal tutors to
ensure that appropriate information reaches
potential students
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providing structured feedback to students on
progress in the subjects I teach
My
five years’ experience with varied groups of students
at Enfield College, Barking College and Preston
College has given me the ability to work under
pressure and understand and be committed to equal
opportunities policy in relation to training and
education.”
Education/qualifications
2004 -
2006 PGCE (PCET)
The University of Greenwich,
Greenwich
1984 -
1985 MSc Zoology (Entomology)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
1974 -
1977 BSc (Hons) Zoology (2.2)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
At
University, I did Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
courses both at the BSc and MSc levels in addition to
my main Biology courses.
Professional development
In
Enfield and Preston College, I have undergone many
joint training and workshop programmes both for staff
development and college inspection activities. A
recent one is the CPD workshop organised by the
Standards Unit of the Department for Education and
Skills where I was exposed to different learning
resources for group activities in Science. I have also
undertaken Interactive Whiteboard training organised
by Enfield College.
Teaching Experience
2006 -
2007 Preston College, Preston,
Lancashire
Full-time Biology
Lecturer for AS,BTEC ND
Medical Science,
BTEC ND Health & Social Studies, Foundation Degree in
Forensic Science and
BTEC FD Forensic Science
2004 -
2006 Barking College, Romford
Part-time AS
Biology and BTEC Health and Fitness
Lecturer
2001 -
2005 Enfield College, Enfield
Part-time Lecturer
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Life Science
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Entry-level Maths
2001 -
2003 Enfield College, Enfield
Part time
Lecturer.
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A/S, A2, GCEO and Int. GNVQ Biology
1982 - 2001 Moshood Abiola
Polytechnic. Abeokuta, Nigeria
Full time Biology
Lecturer / Head of Science Laboratory Technology
Department and GCE.AL Programmes
1978 -
1979 Gov. Teacher Training Coll.
Igbogbo, Nigeria
Senior Science
Teacher
References available on request
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Week 9: Our Teacher of the week is an
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teacher? Call us now - she won't be around for
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(Ms) Samiya B
Based in Ilford
QTS
(NQT)
Teaching Experience – 0.5 years
Profile
“I
am a Science PGCE student at the Institute of
Education and have just completed my first school
placement at All Saints Catholic School. This is a
mixed comprehensive 11-18 school and thus gave me the
opportunity to teach pupils across the age range. More
specifically I taught Year seven, eight, ten and
twelve.
Throughout my teaching experience I have also learnt
many teaching and management strategies. Of these, I
think the most important strategy is to provide a
well-planned and exciting lesson to motivate students.
This in itself can help pupils focus. I have also been
involved in Staff meetings and INSET. These mainly
were ICT based where I have been trained to use the
Interactive Whiteboard. During my experience I also
taught PSHE and Psychology. This deviation from my
subject was a nice refreshing experience, and I
thoroughly enjoyed it.
In
general I believe in creating a warm and friendly
classroom environment where pupils feel secure and at
ease. This can only be achieved if they have a
positive relationship with the teacher, and in turn
with each other. Such a climate will allow maximal
learning, which as a teacher I must ensure.”
“awarded the top first class degree in the entire
graduating class of 2006 in the School of Biological &
Chemical Sciences.. hardworking and extremely high
achieving. ..one of the most academically capable
students I have encountered in my university career
…
a very pleasant, warm and friendly young woman. highly
intelligent and bright. ..highly respected ..had an
excellent outlook on her studies.. always tried hard
and gave of her best… thoroughly organised in her work
and personal life. ..voluntary work with children
developed her teamwork and leadership skills. also
enhanced her caring and compassionate nature and
reinforced her interest in a career in teaching to
which she is totally committed
... recommend her without reservation.”
Programme Director, Queen Mary University of London
Education/qualifications
2006 – 2007 PGCE Secondary Science
Institute of Education
2003 - 2006 BSc Honours Degree
Queen Mary University of London, London
1ST
Class in Biomedical Sciences
Languages and skills
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Fluent conversational Urdu/ Punjabi and written
English.
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Computer skills - including knowledge of word
processing, spreadsheet and database packages.
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Full driving licence
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Always punctual - Certificates for punctuality and
attendance and commendations for academic achievements
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Library prefect, 2000-2001. Corridor prefect, 2002
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In
charge of charity fundraising, 2000
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Involved in setting up display work for Open evenings
and representing some of the subjects taught, 1999,
2000, 2001
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Helped organise OAP (Old Age Pensioners) Party, 2001
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Welcomed and introduced 6th formers at the
2002 Induction programme
·
Skills used/learned: Leadership skills, using my
initiative, working under pressure
Teaching Experience
2007 Placement school: All
Saints Catholic School
PGCE at Institute
of Education
2002 Christchurch Primary
school, Ilford
Voluntary work
(Part time), as teacher’s assistant
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Responsibilities included playing with, reading books,
supervising and instructing nursery-aged children, as
well as putting equipment away.
·
Skills use/ learned: team work, patience and high
observation.
Other Experience
2003 - 2004 Woolworths (retail),
Ilford
Part time sales assistant
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Till work, some shelving of stock and tidying.
·
Skills use/ learned: Using my initiative, teamwork,
dealing with the public and time management.
Jul - Aug 2002 The Body Shop, Ilford
Work experience (Full time) as Sales assistant
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Responsibilities included dealing with customers,
stock management, organising and arranging stock,
display arrangement, stock checking, cleaning work
area.
·
Skills used/ learned: Using my own initiative, working
under pressure, teamwork and observation.
Jul 2000 Barratts, Ilford
Work experience (Full time) as Sales assistant
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Responsibilities included stocktaking, re-stacking
shelves, display arrangement, helping customers.
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Skills used/ learned: Customer liaison, problem
solving, time management and attention to detail.
References available on request
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Week 8: Our Teacher of the week is an
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teacher? Call us now - he won't be around for
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Andrew H
Based
in London
QTS
Teaching experience – 2 years
Profile
A
teacher with a great deal of business and IT
experience. Andrew is looking to take up a post as he
returns to London in any of his three main fields of
ICT, business and economics.
“I am
continually integrating ICT in my lessons either in
the preparation of worksheets or class presentations.
I find ICT in the classroom enjoyable to use and due
to my level of skill in this area I am able to focus
my attention on class management and the development
of a positive learning environment. Due to my previous
work experience I have been able to relate some of my
own experiences and those I have witnessed to enhance
the style and pace of the lesson”
“Andy
is keen and enthusiastic, and has developed well in
the classroom over the year .. strong relationships
with both staff and pupils. He is extremely well
prepared and is creative in the classroom”
Lecturer, Institute of Education, University of London
“Andrew was a first rate teacher… He is a caring man
and I would recommend him unreservedly”
Head of Business Studies, St Bonaventures RC School,
Newham
Education/qualifications
2005 PGCE Business and Economics
Education
Institute of Education, University of London
1994 BA (Hons) Business Administration
Professional Development
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Fellow – Institute of Sales and
Marketing Management
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ECDL - Modules 1 to 7
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DIT - Databases; Spreadsheets
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CIT WP, spreadsheets, databases, global
communications
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Certificate: Management of Aggression
and Violence
Languages and skills
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Various in-house & external training –
Health & Safety, Aggression in the Work Place
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Effective communication & presentation
skills
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Team leadership & motivation techniques
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Project management & development
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Website and database design,
development & maintenance
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Crystal Reporting & user documentation
& report preparation
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MS Access & many bespoke database
technologies, MS Windows & Office
Teaching Experience
Current
Community College, South Gloucs
Teacher of ICT KS3, KS4 and KS5 covering GNVQ, Applied
GSCE, AS and A2 level
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Departmental specialist developing
usable spreadsheets, databases and websites for
department to use as examples whilst teaching
·
Assisting Business Studies Department
with the delivery of Business Enterprise Days
Autumn
2006 Supply Teacher – Bristol/SW England
Covering Key Stage 3 and 4. Subjects including
English, Maths, DT, Geography & SEN
2006
Chislehurst School, Kent
Teacher of Business Studies (AL)
Teacher of ICT (KS3)
Longterm supply,
0.8
·
Delivering AS and A2 Business Studies
and KS3 ICT
·
Developing school Virtual Learning
Environment and Website
·
Contributed to departments resources
that are available to students on-line
2005
Crown Woods School, Eltham,
London
Teacher of Business Studies
·
Delivering GCSE and GCSE Applied
Business. BTec Entry and Introductory programmes
·
Year 10 Tutor
·
Developed coursework and schemes of
work for BTec Entry Level and Introductory programmes
·
Organise and run Web Design and Digi
Centre – Extra Curriculum enrichment programme
·
Attending NQT Programme
2004 -
2005 Institute of Education, Business
and Economics:
Beginning Teacher
St
Bonaventures RC School, Newham, London
School
Placement 1
·
Delivered GCSE Applied Business. GNVQ
Intermediate Business and Business Enterprise
·
Supported SEN students in Key Stage 3
ICT
·
Developed electronic departmental
teaching resources
·
Attended internal Professional
Development Programme
Plumstead Manor Girls School, Plumstead, London
School
Placement 2
·
Delivered AVCE Business Studies,
Foundation Business and Key Stage 3 ICT
·
Completed Evidence Based Enquiry on
Maximizing Progress of Students with SEN
·
Attended internal Professional
Development Programme and INSET training
·
Developed monitoring and assessment
system for Learning Support Department
Other Experience
2003 -
2004 IT Contract Worker
·
Contracted for organisation including
Royal Bank of Scotland, The National Trust &
Connexions
·
Created & managed new membership
database
·
Created presentations for groups to
attend
·
Expanded web content of company website
and developed management systems
2001 -
2003 European Powder Metallurgy
Association
Website/Marketing Database Manager
·
Responsible for requirements analysis &
development of the key company website
·
Developed & implemented communication
links between company & client base
·
Influential key player in launch of
major news periodical to all association members
1995 -
2001 Andromeda Distribution
Executive Director
·
Founded & developed marketing &
distribution company for specialist products &
services
·
Oversaw printing & distribution of all
materials for set of major marketing initiatives
·
Key influence on development of product
marketing strategies for local companies
Other activities and interests
·
Holder of 4th rank Dan Fukushidoin and
Senior Coach in the martial art of Aikido
·
Senior Coach at national level for
juniors and seniors, producing bi-monthly newsletter
·
Communication Officer for national
organisation. Roles includes development on online and
offline interaction with members and non-members of a
non-profit making organisation
·
Swimming
·
Wide range of reading
References
available on request
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Week 7: Our Teacher of the week is an
excellent Geography/humanities teacher (for HoD or
other senior post)! Want to employ this
teacher? Call us now - he won't be around for
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Steven
P
Based in Lewisham
Teaching
Experience – 21 years
Profile
An impressive, incisive man with
much teaching experience in his field of geography and
other humanities subjects.
Seeking a senior post with management
responsibilities, and willing to relocate.
An enthusiastic and hard working
manager and teacher with over twenty years service in
the educational sector and extensive experience of the
challenges facing schools. Excellent leadership,
communication, negotiation and motivational skills, in
addition to being articulate, personable and
computer-literate. Able to successfully liase,
recruit, work within budgets and develop and implement
policy.
Education/qualifications
Current
Certificate in French
Open University
2001
Master of Science in Development Studies -
Distinction
South Bank University, London
1985
Diploma of Education
Nedlands Teachers College, Western Australia
1984
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Human and Physical
Geography
University of Western Australia, Perth
Languages and skills
·
Management and planning at
both micro and macro levels (short and long-term)
·
Over 20 years experience in
training, teaching, advising and mentoring (in both
secondary and higher education)
·
Reviewing and developing
standards, procedures and regulations
·
Coordinating departmental
budgets and resources
·
Developing recruitment and
selection policy
·
Motivating staff and obtaining
results
·
Implementing projects
·
Excellent
presentation and communication skills
Throughout my career I have attended many training
and development courses.
While most of my learning has occurred through
my own studies, reading, practice and reflection, I
have also attended courses including:
·
Business skills: writing
business plans, finance and marketing
·
Units in Management and
management of people through the Open University
·
Computer training –Excel,
Word, Powerpoint packages, and Interactive Boards
·
Intercultural communication
workshop (Huron University)
·
Team management and time
management courses
·
Aspects of Equal Opportunities
(Open University training)
Teaching
Experience
2006
Brampton College, London
Geography Tutor
Hampstead School of Fine Arts, London
Geography Tutor
1995
- 2005
Davies, Laing & Dick College, London
Head of Department and Senior Tutor
·
Promoted to Head of Social
Sciences Department from Head of Geography, also Head
of GCSE
·
Successfully running these
departments (in the case of the Social Sciences
department I managed 15 staff and 10 disciplines)
·
Implementing policy ranging
from behavioural issues to the wellbeing of staff.
·
Regular liaison and
presentation of projects, policy and recommendations
to staff and to senior management.
·
Development of best practice
directed at improving efficiency and skill base
culminating in a very successful Ofsted report (the
Geography Department was awarded a ‘very good’
status).
·
Developed policy for
substandard performance and a variety of other Human
Resources matters from awards to admonishments, all
with successful outcomes.
·
Implemented a very successful
behavioural project based on the Glasser model
·
Responsible for intensive
teaching of Geography Edexcel A and B Syllabi at all
levels, achieving on average 1.5 – 2 grade
improvements.
·
Implementing accelerated
learning techniques such as mind-mapping and memory
skills.
·
Providing careers guidance and
pastoral care.
·
Writing reports, carrying out
appraisals and interviewing and recruiting staff and
students.
·
Liaison with the external
community in a variety of ways, ranging from parents
to guest speakers.
2001
- Date
Open University, Cambridge
Associate Lecturer
·
Lecturer on two
distance-learning undergraduate courses for adults (on
Globalisation and the Environment)
·
Motivating students with a
wide range of abilities, including some with learning
difficulties improving on skills
·
Achievements have included
several distinctions awarded to students and a very
high percentage of passes (close to 95%)
·
Acting as a consultant on the
application of e-Learning to specific courses,
producing a report with specific recommendations
·
In-course instruction to my
peers and acting as a mentor to a new lecturer
Since
2001
London - Geography A Level
Edexcel Examiner
·
Teaching Geography A-Level at
Brampton College and Hampstead School of Fine Arts
2002
- 2006
Edexcel Examination Board, London
Examiner
2001
- 2006
Open University, Cambridge
Associate Lecturer on two distance-learning
courses and Consultant on e-Learning
1996
- 2000
Huron University in London, London
Undergraduate Lecturer
1995
- 2005
Davies, Laing & Dick College, London
Head of Department and Senior Tutor
1990
- 1995
Lansdowne Sixth Form College, London
Geography Tutor
1986
- 1989
Department of Education, Perth W.A.
Teacher of Geography and History
Other Experience
1984
- 1986
Bureau of Meteorology
Office duties in Personnel and HR
Other
activities and interests
·
Full driving licence
·
Excellent health
·
Fluent in Spanish (bilingual) and above-intermediate Italian
·
I keep fit and enjoy playing tennis and cricket. I also read
widely and play chess.
·
Have travelled extensively in Europe, Africa, South America
References available on request
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Week 6: Our Teacher of the week is an
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teacher? Call us now - he won't be around for
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Mario M
Based in Croydon
Teaching Experience – 5 years in UK, 5 years in
Argentina
Profile
Teacher/Lecturer with a record of success in diverse
roles within education in both Argentina and the
United Kingdom, who has demonstrated his ability to
work, deals with and manages a wide range of people in
a continuously changing working environment. Able to
work on own initiative and as part of a team. Proven
leadership skills involving managing, developing, and
motivating teams to achieve their objectives.
Possessing first-class analytical, design and problem
solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining and raising
high quality standards. Looking to teach adults,
manage/co-ordinate educational projects, become a
researcher or teachers’ trainer.
Education/qualifications
MA
Universidad del Salvador,
Argentina
·
In
Teaching Spanish to Speakers of Other Languages
(Distance Learning – in progress)
2004
Certificate in TESOL/TEFL/EAL
The Open University
1998
MA
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba.
Argentina.
·
In
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages.
1996
BA
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina
·
In
Teaching English (Hons 1:1)
1995
BTEC HND
Colegio Universitario de Periodismo. Argentina.
Mass Media studies
1986
VGCSE-Grade A*-C. BTEC
First Diploma in Business Studies
All qualifications have been assessed by UK NARIC
Languages and skills
·
ICT literate. Confident user of Microsoft packages for
educational purposes including Word, Excel, Power
Point, Access, Publisher and Corel Draw.
·
Computer-Assisted Language Training (CALL) specialist
·
Acquainted with interactive whiteboard technology and
software.
·
Spanish: native speaker.
·
English: Certificate of Advanced English – Cambridge -
06/2002.
·
Certificate of Proficiency in English – Cambridge –
06/2002
·
French/Italian/Portuguese: beginner level.
Teaching Experience
2006
– date Haling Manor High School,
Croydon
Teacher of EAL
Working with mixed group of overseas students recently
arrived in UK, many with special needs. This is a
specially funded project and involves coverage of
basic skills and life skills appropriate to their
circumstances
2001
- 2006 The Archbishop Lanfranc School,
Croydon
Curriculum Leader for Spanish / MFL Subject Teacher /
Form Tutor / Foreign Language Assistant.
·
Responsible for managing the department (excepting the
financial aspects), including the management of
different staff. I reported to the Head of Modern
Foreign Languages and worked in co-operation with
other Departments as well as with internal and
external agencies in a mixed-ability, co-educational,
multi-ethnic comprehensive school characterised by the
different backgrounds of the students it served, many
of whom were refugees or came from deprived families.
Main duties included:
·
Planning and delivering of lessons to KS3 and KS4
·
Assessing, marking, recording and reporting on the
development, progress and attainment of pupils whose
achievements in public examinations raised 48% since I
was in charge of the Department.
·
Promoting and developing Spanish throughout the school
and Key Stages.
·
Reviewing professional performance of teachers of
Spanish in the Department.
·
Organising timetable and setting tasks for the Foreign
Language Assistant.
·
Writing Schemes of Work for KS3, KS4 and AS Level.
·
Conducting Oral Examinations.
·
Advising and co-operating in the preparation and
development of courses of study, teaching materials,
teaching programmes, methods of teaching and
assessment.
·
Reviewing, updating, and producing teaching material.
·
Supporting new staff, mentoring/tutoring PGCE
students, and Teach First candidates, observing
lessons, setting objectives and getting in touch with
Schools of Education from different universities.
·
Chairing and organizing Departmental and tutoring
meetings.
·
Drafting and publishing departmental policies and
procedures, including ICT.
·
Organising internal examinations and out-of-hours
support sessions.
·
Co-ordinating educational visits.
·
Providing reports and references to individual pupils
and group of pupils.
·
Contacting parents and organising meetings to discuss
pupils’ performance.
·
Setting and reviewing pupils’ academic and behaviour
targets.
·
Organising and planning extra support sessions for EAL
pupils.
·
Liasing with the Head of MFL Department and Year over
issues such as students’ placement, behaviour, and
progress.
1996
- 2001
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina
Part-time Lecturer. Instituto Nstra.
Sra. Del Valle / Instituto Santo Domingo.
·
Responsible for the teaching of classes and for the
mentoring of individual graduates and undergraduates:
this involved assisting in their research projects in
the School of Languages and Social Science, in such
fields as Spanish, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics,
Translation Theory, Journalism and Mass Media Studies.
Also, I contributed to the admission process, general
administration, provided pastoral care, evaluated and
designed course modules, took part in research teams,
provided information about the Department by various
means and organised and led staff/students training
courses.
Awards
and Achievements
·
Persuading others in developing an interest in
learning a foreign language as shown by the increasing
number of students taking up the subject for GCSE and
A-level examinations between 2001 and 2006.
·
Planning and organisation as shown by the improvements
made in the smooth running of the Spanish Department
evidenced by the radical re-organisation of the MFL
Languages.
·
Infusing enthusiasm and motivation for teaching and
becoming a role model for PGCE students, NQTs, and new
staff in the initial stages of the teaching career.
·
Raising standards and results as shown by the growth
in the added value both students’, trainee teachers
and staff performance.
References
available on request
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Week 5: Our Teacher of the week is an
excellent science teacher! Want to employ this
teacher? Call us now - he won't be around for
long.
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Brian C
Based
in Bromley
QTS
Teaching experience – 4 years in UK, 17 years in
Guyana
Profile
A
longstanding and dedicated teacher of science who
gained QTS by assessment. After four years, he is now
looking to take up his second UK teaching post in
September 2006. While biology is his main subject,
and chemistry second, he is also comfortable to cover
physics to KS4. Interested in interactive teaching,
thinking and evaluation skills. Brian prepares his
lessons on CD and uses the interactive whiteboard in
delivering them. Although he is currently holding a 2nd
i/c post covering KS4, he would be interested in a
classroom teaching role with the opportunity to
develop towards becoming an AST.
“In
the medium term I am looking for the opportunity to
teach using various teaching strategies to determine
their effectiveness. My plan is to carry out Action
Research to verify the effect size of various teaching
techniques. I have done quite a lot of reading on
teaching techniques and would like to use them. AST is
my main focus.
Even
though my main aim is that stated above, nevertheless
if the opportunity arises for me to continue working
in the capacity as 2 i/c, I would proudly accept”
Education/qualifications
1998 Diploma in Education
Administration
University of Guyana
1990 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Havana
1982 Certificate of Science
Teaching
University of Guyana
1981 Certificate in Secondary
Science Teaching
Lilian Dewar College of Education, Guyana
Professional Development
December 2006
Member
of the Whole School Initiative Team on Effective
Teaching in the classroom
This
involved lesson observations and sharing good practice
across the school. Team teaching is an ongoing process
October 2006
Inset - Leading from the middle (London Challenge)
June 2006
ESL in
the mainstream
This
involved strategies for implementing culturally
inclusive lessons, oral language development, writing
and reading strategies
October 2005
Inset
on Accelerated Learning
June 2005
Serco
Learning
Serco Cover Training
October 2003
Inset
on Effective teaching and learning in science
Spanish speaker
Teaching Experience
Sept 2006 – date Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College
Second in charge in Science Dept with responsibility
for KS4
This
includes curriculum and developmental planning,
monitoring of classroom delivery and overseeing the
tracking of students’ progress. Also carrying out
lesson observations and coordinate the implementation
of literacy strategies
Sept 2002 – date Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College
Teacher of biology,
chemistry and science at KS3/4
Literacy representative
for science department
Coordinator for revision
classes (GCSE/SATs)
Cover coordinator for one
year
External AL/AS marker for
biology
1998 – 2002 British Virgin Islands High School
Science teacher
Teacher of biology and
chemistry
Coordinator for CXC
science
1992 – 1998 Regional education programme for
animal health assistants,
Guyana
§
Teaching biology, chemistry, pathology,
pharmacology and internal medicine
§
Curriculum planning
§
AST
§
Field trip coordinator
1982 – 1984 St Joseph’s High School, Guyana
Teacher of biology and
science
Inservice teacher training college, Guyana
Science teacher
(part-time)
1980 – 1981 Christianburg Multilateral
Secondary School
Teacher of biology and
science
1974 – 1977 St Aidan’s Anglican School, Guyana
Pupil teacher; assisting
primary school teachers with class activities
Other activities and interests
Reading, watching sport; painting; visiting art
exhibitions and galleries
References available on request
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Week 4: Our Teacher of the week is an
excellent maths teacher! Want to employ this
teacher? Call us now - he won't be around for
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Biswo K
Based
in Plumstead
Teaching experience – 6 years in UK, 11 years in Nepal
Profile
An
enthusiastic, energetic and capable teacher. While
well able to teach science, he has decided that maths
– which he teaches to A-Level – is his first love and
interest. Biswo has done many assignments of longterm
supply. He has been advised that he will be eligible
for the fast-track route to QTS as soon as he is
employed by a school.
“I am
a committed and experienced Maths and Science teacher,
currently teaching mathematics on supply for Key
Stages 3, 4 and 5. My behaviour management is sound
and I understand both the theory and practice of
National Curriculum strategies. I have undertaken
some training towards Qualified Teacher Status which I
am very eager to obtain.”
“reliable and committed” - Assistant Headteacher,
Wembley High Technology College
“..
always reliable and professional.. cheerful and
cooperative.. established good relationships..” -
Assistant Headteacher, Aveling Park School
Education/qualifications
1995 MSc in Statistics
Tribhuvan University, Nepal
1989 BSc in Physics, Statistics, Maths
Patan Campus, Nepal
Teacher Training Course
Modern
Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal
Professional Development
Teacher Training in UK
I have
completed the theory course of the Qualified Teacher
Status programme from EMPowering Learning.
Courses attended:
·
Special Educational Needs
·
Behaviour Management
·
Classroom Management
·
SATS, KS3 and 4 Maths
·
Ethnic Minority Achievement
·
Inclusion and Preparation for QTS
Languages and skills
·
Conducted six month Diploma in Computer
Applications, including Microsoft-Operating Systems,
MS Windows-Office 97, MS Access
Techno
Computer Institution, Nepal
·
Processing, Multimedia & Communication
Certificate
·
Safe Driving Training Course
National Driving Institute Nepal
·
Completed three-month course of English
& Nepali typing
Lokeshwor Typing Institute, Nepal
Teaching Experience
Autumn 2006 Maths and general supply,
south London
2005 – 2006 Swanley School, Tower
Hamlets
·
Maths and Science teacher, KS3/KS4
(longterm supply)
2004 – 2005 Wembley High School
·
Maths teacher up to A-Level (longterm
supply)
2004 Aveling Park School,
Walthamstow
·
Science and Maths teacher, KS3/KS4
2000 –
2004 Secondary Supply Teaching
Science and Maths Teacher
Schools included:
·
Dunraven School, Streatham
·
Warwick School for Boys, East London
·
Leytonstone High School, Leytonstone
·
Selhurst High School, Croydon
·
Cator Park Secondary School, New
Beckenham
·
Hampton Community College, Middlesex
·
Phoenix High School, Shepherd’s Bush
1996 -
2000 Adarsha Kanya Campus, Nepal
Science and Maths Teacher
Taught Business Maths for I Com
(Nepalese equivalent of A-Level)
1997 -
2000 United Academy College, Nepal
·
Science and Maths Teacher
·
Taught Statistics and Maths
1990 - 1997 Founder of Bright Future
Secondary Boarding School, Lalitpur
·
Science and Maths Teacher
·
Established this school of four hundred
students
Continued to advise as Founder Principal to 2000
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Sandra
F
Based in Ladbroke
Grove
QTS
Teaching
Experience - 4 years in Portugal; supply work in UK
Profile
A
self-assured young Portuguese woman with excellent
English. Very
well organised. Her
first science subject is biology but she would have no
problems handling general science, or KS3 physics.
Sandra has plenty of good experience from
Portugal including having worked in very challenging
schools.
“..great
inventiveness.. her imagination was a great asset.. a
balanced and patient person.. positive attitude and
professionalism..”
Head
of Sciences, D. Sancho I Secondary School
“..
a highly organised professional, whose main strength
is her ability to motivate the students.. In this
school, where one of our worst concerns was keeping
discipline in the classroom, she relied on an
imaginative Activities Plan.. which allowed the
students to build their confidence and interest.. I
recommend Sandra to you without reservation.”
Supervisor,
Alijo Secondary School
Education/qualifications
2001
- 2002
Postgraduate degree
University
of Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
·
In
Biology and Geology (First year of the Masters Degree)
·
Research
areas include: Human Genetics, Advanced
Crystallography and Advanced Didactic
1996 - 2001
Honours Degree (Equivalent)
University
of Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
·
In
Biology and Geology (the teaching of)
·
Trainee
teacher between 2000 and 2001
Professional
Development
Sep
2006
Introduction to the UK - Secondary (Tradewind
Recruitment)
Languages
and skills
Professional
·
Thesis
in progress for Master’s Degree in Biology and
Geology - Research theme: “Assessment of the
anti-oxidative effects of Q10-coenzyme and Retinol in
Drosophila melanogaster”, with practical experience
in a Genetics Laboratory
Computing
·
Proficient
in all Microsoft Office tools and Smartboards
Languages
·
Native
spoken Portuguese; fluent in English and Spanish;
basic French
Teaching
Experience
Oct
2006 to date
Southfields Community College, Southfields
Teaching
Assistant (SEN) allocated to the Sciences Department
·
Supervising
and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access
to learning
·
Promoting
the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
·
Encouraging
pupils to interact with others and engaging in
activities led by the teachers
·
Undertaking
pupil record keeping
·
Supporting
the teachers in managing pupil behaviour
2004
- 2005
D. Sancho I Secondary School, Portugal
Biology
and Geology Teacher
·
Taught
Science-related subjects to three classes of students
aged 16-18 (in the two final years of Secondary
Education)
·
Planned
and delivered lessons in relation to Biology, Geology
and Chemistry contents
·
Prearranged
materials such as PowerPoint presentations, videos and
tests
·
Organized
the Laboratorial Work for Biology and Chemistry
experiments or observations, as well as the field work
in the school premises and the area around it
·
Marked
every work developed by students
·
Participated
in meetings with the teachers of each class and school
consultants to assess the progress of the students and
establish combined strategies
·
Marked
Biology Final National Exams (equivalent to A-levels)
·
Class
Teacher Tutor (class in the last year of secondary education)
·
Liaised
with students, parents and teachers regularly to
account for the progress and problems of the students
·
Attended
regular meetings with the School Psychologist to
address issues regarding students referred as having
behaviour problems, being in challenging social
circumstances and with learning difficulties
·
Presided
at mandatory meetings with the class teachers and
school consultants to establish common strategies to
address behaviour issues and/or learning difficulties
·
Implemented
urgent disciplinary measures to address serious
behaviour problems
·
Managed
the Students Records of absence, grades and
disciplinary sanctions
·
Supervised
the participation of the students in extracurricular
activities
·
Reported
periodically to the Tutor Supervisor
·
Taught
Biology to a class of adults in night courses
·
Planned
and delivered lessons in relation to Biology contents
·
Prearranged
materials such as PowerPoint presentations, videos and
tests
2002
Alves Martins Secondary School, Portugal
Biology
and Geology Teacher
·
Taught
Sciences related subjects to a class of students aged
14-15 (in the final year of the equivalent to KS3) and
to two classes of students aged 16-18 (final years of
Secondary Education)
·
Planned
and delivered lessons in relation to Biology, Geology
and Chemistry contents
·
Prearranged
materials such as PowerPoint presentations, videos and
tests
·
Organized
the Laboratorial Work for Biology and Chemistry
experiments or observations
·
Marked
every work developed by students
·
Participated
in meetings with the teachers of the class to assess
the progress of the students and establish combined
strategies
·
Taught
Biology to a class of adults in night courses
·
Planned
and delivered lessons in relation to Biology contents
·
Prearranged
materials such as PowerPoint presentations, videos and
tests
·
Participated
in the organization of extracurricular activities,
combining efforts with Biology and Geology teachers in
the school and schools in the neighbouring areas
·
Developed
ideas for extracurricular activities
·
Established
contacts with teachers in other schools
·
Assembled
materials and students to develop the activities
·
Provided
general administrative support, such as obtaining
written authorisations from parents and official
authorities
2001
Carregal do Sal Secondary School, Portugal
Biology
and Geology Teacher
·
Taught
Sciences to two classes of students aged 12-14
·
Planned
and delivered lessons in relation to Biology, Geology
and Chemistry contents
·
Prearranged
materials such as PowerPoint presentations, videos and
tests
·
Organized
the Laboratorial Work for Biology and Chemistry
experiments or observations, as well as the field work
in the school premises and the area around it
·
Marked
every work developed by students
·
Participated
in meetings with the teachers of each class and school
consultants to assess the progress of the students and
establish combined strategies
·
Co-ordinated
the extracurricular activity “Sciences and Health
Club” and all related events, under the supervision
of the National Committee for the Promotion of Health
·
Supervised
the Club’s Journal
·
Promoted
debates in relation to relevant health and science
related issues, following students’ suggestions
·
Developed
simple activities throughout the school year to
promote awareness of the school community to health
and environmental issues
2000
- 2001
Alijo Secondary School, Portugal
Biology
and Geology Trainee Teacher
·
Taught
Sciences related subjects to children aged 12-18,
under the supervision of
a Senior Teacher
·
Planned
and delivered lessons in relation to Biology, Geology
and Chemistry contents
·
Prearranged
materials such as PowerPoint presentations, videos and
tests
·
Organized
the Laboratorial Work for Biology and Chemistry
experiments or observations, as well as the field work
in the school premises and the area around it,
together with fellow Trainee Teachers
·
Marked
every work developed by students, under the
supervision of a Senior Teacher
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Participated
in meetings with the teachers of each class and school
consultants to assess the progress of the students and
establish combined strategies
·
Participated
in meetings with the team of School Psychologists to
combine strategies to address issues regarding a small
class with autistic students and their difficulties
·
Prepared
specific lessons to be delivered to students referred
as having specific special needs, with the orientation
of a Psychologist and a Senior Teacher
·
Participated
in meetings with the Senior Teacher and the fellow
Trainee Teachers to assess our individual progress in
the training (final mark – 18, scale 1-20, 20
highest)
Other
Experience
2005
- 2006
Sports Entertainment and Media Group - UK
Personal
Assistant
·
Provided
secretarial and administrative support
·
Liaised
with clients
·
Answered
queries
2003
- 2004
Credifin Bank, Portugal
Loans
Assistant
·
Advised
clients on loans options and requirements
·
Checked
legal documentation
·
Archived
legal and compliance documentation
References
available on request
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Week 2: Our Teacher of the week is an
excellent French/German teacher! Want to employ this
teacher? Call us now - she won't be around for
long.
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Kathryn H
Based
in Weybridge
QTS
Teaching Experience – 15 years
Profile
“I
always aim to set very high standards for my pupils by
teacher example and high expectations. I seek to
motivate my pupils by preparing interesting relevant
materials, and delivering enthusiastic lessons. I
have recent experience of both traditional textbook
teaching, and of resource-based learning, and have
developed my own folders of materials.
I am
now looking for the challenge of more responsibility,
and would like the opportunity to draw on my
experience in order to successfully run a French
Department.
I
moved to Surrey in July 1995, and immediately obtained
a full time post at Oakwood School, teaching French
and German across the ability range, French GCSE and
German to Key Stage 3. In this post I organised the
recording of assessment results for the Modern
Languages Department, in both French and German, at
Key Stage 3. I also had a Year 9 Tutor Group, and was
fully involved in delivering the pastoral curriculum,
and taught Personal and Social Education and Careers
Education to Year 10 and Health Issues to Year 11.
I am
currently teaching at Claremont Fan Court School in
Esher, and have been there since September 1998,
teaching French from Year 7 through to A level, and
German to GCSE level. I have obtained extremely good
French GCSE results there, gaining 98% A* to Cs with
some average to lower ability groups. Most of my
pupils overachieved. I have organised two extremely
successful French Exchanges for Years 10,11 and Lower
Sixth, which involved setting up links with French
schools from the Internet, and matching up pupils with
similar interests and personalities. I have also
completely written all the Schemes of Work from Years
7 to 11 for GCSE French.
I am
currently Teacher Responsible for Key Stage 3 French
in the Department, and have written all the assessment
schemes and end of the Key Stage targets, which have
been linked to National Curriculum requirements. I
have provided the Modern Language teachers with
Schemes of Work linked to assessment tasks, so that
they can monitor pupils’ NC levels at the end of each
unit taught, in all four skills. I have also written
the part of the Modern Languages Developmental Plan,
which relates to Key Stage 3 Assessment.”
“..very reliable, dynamic and very ambitious.. Her
classroom teaching is lively and exciting, and she
succeeds in motivating pupils of all ages and
abilities with her relevant, interesting materials”
Head
of Modern Languages, Claremont Fan Court School
“..demands high standards, maintains excellent records
and, above all, is an effective classroom
practitioner”
Headteacher, Oakwood School
Education/qualifications
1990 -
1991 Post Graduate Certificate of Education
University of Southampton
1977 -
1978 Diploma for Bilingual Secretaries
St
John’s College
·
French and German.
1974 -
1977 BA French and Latin
University of Liverpool
Combined Honours 2.1. Subsidiary: German.
Teaching Experience
1998 -
Current Claremont Fan Court School, Surrey
French
and German Teacher
·
Year 11 Tutor. Responsibility for Key
Stage 3 French.
1995 -
1998 Oakwood School, Surrey
French
and German Teacher
·
Year 9 Tutor
1995
Sholing Girls’ School,
Southampton
French
Teacher, Year 10 Tutor
1994 -
1994 The Henry Beaufort School,
Winchester
French
and German Teacher, Year 7 Tutor
1991 -
1993 Bellemoor School, Southampton
·
French and German Teacher, Year 9 Tutor
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Week 1: Our Teacher of the week is an
excellent English teacher! Want to employ this
teacher? Call us now - he won't be around for
long.
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Michael W
Based
in Finsbury Park
QTS
(NQT)
Teaching Experience - first year
Profile
“I am
a well-organised, energetic and enthusiastic teacher.
I have a passion for teaching English, and for getting
the very best work out of children. My strengths are
in the interpersonal relationships that I build with
both pupils and staff, and the un-quenching desire
that I have for children to succeed, and to gain a
great sense of self-achievement.
I have
established very good professional relationships with
teachers both in and outside of my department during
my teaching experience, as well as getting along well
with staff on a personal level. I am a personable
person who is polite, understanding and very keen to
establish good relations with whomever I meet. I take
a great interest in children’s well being and will
always strive to make them feel valued as an
individual and not just as another pupil. I am not
always successful at this of course, but I never give
up on children, and I never stop looking to learn from
other, more experienced staff members than myself.
I have
embraced all aspects of school life in all of my
teaching placements during my Initial Teacher
Training, and this has been recognised by my
professional tutors and course leader. I am a keen
sportsman and have coached Basketball and Football on
my placements. I hope to coach sports in my future
school, as I firmly believe in making a difference to
children’s lives not just inside of the classroom.
I
demand high standards from pupils that I teach, not
always in terms of high grades – I ask for a high
level of effort from all pupils, no matter their
level, and am always looking for ways in which to
inspire pupils to try harder, push themselves and
achieve more. I do not accept poor behaviour in the
classroom, or around school, and will always challenge
such behaviour. I am certainly never shy of upholding
the school ethos if it is one that seeks to provide a
good learning environment.
I
believe that I have a lot to offer the teaching
profession, and would bring a good level of passion,
determination and enthusiasm to any school.”
Education/qualifications
2004 -
2006 Postgraduate Certificate in Education
(Initial Teacher Training)
Bath
Spa University College, Bath
·
Middle Years English Conversion Course
(transferral to PGCE Secondary English)
1999 -
2003 LLB (Hons) Law (Second Class, Lower
Division)
University of the West of England, Bristol
Teaching Experience
2006 Alexandra High School
& Sixth Form Centre,
West Midlands
13-week teaching placement
·
Curriculum covered: Year 7; Poetry,
Writing to Argue, Inform, Persuade - Yr8;
Formal/Informal Language, Spelling, Year 8 Tests -
Yr9; Analysing magazines, Creative Writing,
Preparation for SATs, English Literature (The Kite
Runner), Speaking and Listening skills - Yr11; AQA
Anthology (Poetry from Different Cultures, GCSE
preparation), Non-entrant Basic, Key and Life Skills
(Speaking and Listening)
·
Other: Organised and led a Year 8 trip
to a local Bowling Centre, Ran a 5-a-side Football
competition, provided supply cover in Science.
Nov -
Dec 2006 Cranbourne Business & Enterprise
College, Basingstoke
6-week
teaching placement
·
Curriculum covered – Yr9; The Horror
Genre, Modern and pre-1900 poetry – Yr10; English
Literature (A View From The Bridge), Analysing Media
(Jaws, Star Wars)
·
Support Teaching – Yr7; Literacy Hour –
Yr8; Analysing Print Media – Yr11; English Literature
(Great Expectations - Introduction to Charles Dickens)
·
Other – Coached year 10 Boys’
Basketball Club, Helped coach year 8 Boys’ Football
Team, Assisted on an organised year 10/11 school trip
to ‘Poetry Live!’ in Oxford.
2006 Bannerman Road Primary
School, Bristol
Learning Support 1 day/week over 9 weeks
·
Provided support in all curriculum
areas for two Yr5 classes.
Jun
2006 Beechen Cliff Secondary
School, Bath
1-week
classroom support and observation,
·
Observed and provided learning support
in Yr 8, 9, 10 and 13 classes
Warmley Park
Special School, Bristol
1 week
assisting Class Teacher and Learning Support
Assistants
·
Provided support in a class for
children with PMLD, ages 14-18.
St. John’s Church
of England Primary School, Somerset
Learning Support 1 day/week over 8 weeks
·
Provided support in all curriculum
areas for a Y3 and a Y6 class.
Jan -
Feb 2004 Nottingham Boy’s High School
(Junior & Senior)
Fernwood Comprehensive School, Wollaton
Classroom Observer / Assistant
References available on request
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