Andrew Beck
Leeds,United Kingdom
Summary
Adaptable Student Teacher offers strong background of academic success in curriculum development and delivery. Excellent command of lesson planning and school requirements. Driven to provide welcoming and inclusive learning spaces. Monitors student progress under direction of lead teacher and provides feedback to encourage growth and development. Versed in evaluating educational requirements and developing curriculum to meet diverse needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher trainee
Leeds Trinity University
Horsforth, West Yorkshire
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles. Completed school based training 1 in a year 2 class. Currently on placement in year 6 before undertaking final placement in year 3.
- Inspired pupils to engage in and explore new concepts related to course content.
- Administered assessments and tests to evaluate student progress.
- Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Signposted additional learning resources to increase students' subject passion.
- Worked with teachers to uphold behaviour management policies.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Offered holistic student support to build social, emotional and educational growth.
- Developed creative, varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
EAL teacher
Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education
Daejeon
2021.08 - 2023.08
- Taught English lessons focusing on developing writing, reading, listening and fluency skills. Taught students ranging from ages 7-11.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
- Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
- Created bespoke learning aids and materials to support English language acquisition.
- Tailored lesson delivery using proven techniques for students with additional learning needs.
Inbound Sales Advisor
Concentrix
Belfast
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Served as an Inbound Sales Advisor for the Vodafone business team.
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used my negotiating and selling abilities contributing to a high performance culture.
- Consistently built a favourable rapport with customers to achieve sales projections.
- Worked within a fast-paced strengthened my resolve to work under pressure.
Front line Colleague
Iceland Food Group
Banbridge
2020.04 - 2020.06
- Front line colleague during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Iceland Banbridge store
- Due to severe staff shortage I was tasked with a variety of roles ranging from online grocery picking, stock control and replacement coupled with till work
- Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
Inbound Sales Advisor
Concentrix
Belfast
2018.10 - 2019.08
- Inbound Sales Advisor for the Vodafone business team
- Enhanced my communication skills by clearly communicating with customers
- Created tailored solutions to customer requirements.
- Consistently build rapport with all customers by creating a personal experience of trust.
- Routinely achieved team objectives through successful sales strategies.
Inbound Customer Service Advisor
Teleperformance
Newry
2018.04 - 2018.10
- Inbound Customer Service Advisor tasked with finding swift solutions to customer issues.
- Exercised discipline and diligence to be exercised routinely to aid in the de-escalation of customer objections.
- Acted as an effective communicator developing both verbal and written communication skills through proactive engagement with customers.
- Developed critical thinking skills adapting to the needs of each customer on an individual basis to consistently provide effective and articulate solutions in a time pressured environment.
Youth club lead
Loughbrickland Youth Club
Loughbrickland, Down
2016.09 - 2018.09
- Built positive relationships with young people to maintain welcoming youth club environments.
- Scheduled field trips, parties and events for youth to explore and bond with peers.
- Understood challenges and issues faced by young people to deliver responsive support and activity plans.
Sunday school teacher
Loughbrickland Presbyterian Church
Loughbrickland, Down
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Integrated age-appropriate activities and games to reinforce moral lessons.
- Created lesson plans in line with provided curriculum.
- Maintained safe and nurturing classroom environment, compliant with child safety and protection guidelines.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
Volunteer shop assistant
Marie Curie Charity Shop
Banbridge, Down
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Sorted, prepared and categorised donated items.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Primary 5-11
Leeds Trinity University
Leeds 2023.09 - 2024.06
Bachelor of Arts - International Politics and Conflict Studies
Queens University Belfast
Belfast 2017.09 - 2020.07
168-hour TEFL certificate (certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language) - EAL
The TEFL Academy
Dublin 2019.04 - 2020.01
Skills
- Teaching material development
- Individualised instruction
- Creative lesson planning
- Training and development
- Student engagement tactics
- Classroom oversight
- Personalised learning plans
- Student motivation
- Progress monitoring
- Behavioural interventions
- Reporting requirements
Timeline
Teacher trainee
Leeds Trinity University
2023.09 - 2024.06
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Primary 5-11
Leeds Trinity University
2023.09 - 2024.06
EAL teacher
Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education
2021.08 - 2023.08
Inbound Sales Advisor
Concentrix
2020.09 - 2021.08
Front line Colleague
Iceland Food Group
2020.04 - 2020.06
168-hour TEFL certificate (certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language) - EAL
The TEFL Academy
2019.04 - 2020.01
Inbound Sales Advisor
Concentrix
2018.10 - 2019.08
Inbound Customer Service Advisor
Teleperformance
2018.04 - 2018.10
Bachelor of Arts - International Politics and Conflict Studies
Queens University Belfast
2017.09 - 2020.07
Youth club lead
Loughbrickland Youth Club
2016.09 - 2018.09
Sunday school teacher
Loughbrickland Presbyterian Church
2016.09 - 2017.08
Volunteer shop assistant
Marie Curie Charity Shop
2016.06 - 2016.08