Amanda Ferguson
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Experienced Secondary Teacher of Religious Education with vast expertise in teaching diverse classrooms, employing behavioural management techniques, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to diverse learning environments. Proficient in special education knowledge and cooperative learning techniques to support varied student needs. Committed to promoting academic success and personal growth through innovative teaching strategies. Known for outstanding GCSE results year on year, ensuring every student thrives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Secondary teacher of RE and CaSE
St Michael's CE High School
Chorley, Lancashire
09.2005 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated discussions on ethical issues and world religions to promote critical thinking.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design multidisciplinary projects that enhanced student learning. Worked in conjunction with Christ Church, Canterbury on lessons covering Science and Religion.
- Assisted in organising school events and activities that fostered community involvement in my role as Curriculum Leader for Living Education.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment. St Michael's CE High School is rated as Outstanding for Behaviour by Ofsted.
- Conducted summative and formative assessments to evaluate student understanding and guided improvement strategies, ensuring academic growth and understanding.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Adapted lessons to diverse learner abilities, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity in education to meet the needs of SEND students.
Teacher of RE
Southlands High School
Chorley, Lancashire
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate students' understanding of religious concepts.
- Encouraged respectful discussion amongst pupils about differing beliefs fostering a tolerant classroom atmosphere.
- Organised school trips to places of worship as part of the broader educational experience for pupils, including a trip to New York for an RE conference.
- Covered the Head of Department's maternity leave and became acting Head of RE from October 2003-August 2004.
Education
PGCE - Secondary RE
University of Durham
Durham 09.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
University of Durham
Durham 10.1999 - 06.2002
A-Levels - Religious Studies, Economics and History
Hutton Grammar School
Preston, Lancashire 09.1997 - 07.1999
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Science (Dual), RE, History, Economics, Frenchy,
Balshaw's CE High School
Leyland, Lancashire 09.1992 - 06.1997
Skills
- Teaching in diverse classrooms
- Behavioural management techniques
- Special education knowledge
- Cooperative learning techniques
Affiliations
- Volunteering with children; teaching and leading church activities at my local church, Bridge Chapel.
- Running
Accomplishments
Curriculum Leader for Living Education 2007-2015 - leading on whole school issues; PSHE, Careers and Citizenship.
Consistently in the top 3 staff performers for GCSE results.
Certification
Completed annual courses led by Lat Blaylock (RE lead at the REToday publication)
Kept up to date with the latest AQA exam information by attending AQA courses in-person and online, via webinars.
Completed courses led by UCL Centre for Holocaust Education and participated in accreditation to become a Beacon School for Holocaust education.
Languages
French
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secondary teacher of RE and CaSE
St Michael's CE High School
09.2005 - Current
Teacher of RE
Southlands High School
09.2003 - 08.2005
PGCE - Secondary RE
University of Durham
09.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
University of Durham
10.1999 - 06.2002
A-Levels - Religious Studies, Economics and History
Hutton Grammar School
09.1997 - 07.1999
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Science (Dual), RE, History, Economics, Frenchy,
Balshaw's CE High School
09.1992 - 06.1997
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