Andrew Cheadle
Stourbridge,West Midlands
Summary
Talented Sociology, History and Politics Lecturer with a proven record delivering outstanding educational experiences within FE teaching. Using exceptional communication skills to further enthuse students towards diverse content, delivering high quality standard lectures. PGCE qualified. History of working with a plethora of students ages ranging from 16+.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lecturer of Sociology
King Edward's VI College Stourbridge
Stourbridge, West Midlands
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained continued personal development in Sociology specialism to offer best-possible subject support.
- Developed formative assessment activities such as interactive quizzes (via Kahoot) and Microsoft forms in line with course targets.
- Prepared comprehensive course material in line with blended learning strategies.
- Used developed engagement techniques to teach students key sociological concepts, from theories of the family to stratification.
- Creation of Podcasts to supplement learning of students and develop subject curiosity.
- Worked with students 16+
- Work with students on a one to one mentoring basis in addition to role, to aid in greater attainment.
- Delivered engaging lectures to spark passion of students in the subject of Sociology.
- Kept up-to-date with ongoing contemporary issues in order to best deliver the ever shifting syllabus within the subject.
- Coordinated and marked formative mock exam assessments.
Lecturer in History, Sociology and Politics
Halesowen College
Halesowen, West Midlands
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed and improved resources in the department to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Delivered high quality and engaging lectures through assertive questioning and all encompassing teaching style.
- Aided in the planning of trips and visits, including to Washington and New York.
- Creation of podcasts and videos to facilitate learning and develop interest and passion of students within the subject.
- Delivered tutorials which incorporate all manner of highly significant education requirements including PREVENT and British Values.
- Organisation and proactivity surrounding the marking of assessments including coursework in multiple subjects across Humanities.
- Helped students explore difficult concepts within Sociology that look at wider and more challenging aspects of modern society.
- Maintained an up-to-date CPD through online courses and consistently developed own knowledge, in keeping with contemporary requirements within the syllabus.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Taught online classes to large groups using Microsoft Teams to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
- Worked with a plethora of ages of student 16+, having to be adaptable in my approach to this.
- Worked with adult learners 19+ in the Tutorial programme as part of the Access to HE course.
- Completed relevant examiner training for A Level courses to maintain an ongoing professional development.
Lecturer
Stourbridge College
Stourbridge, West Midlands
01.2010 - 07.2018
- Served as primary subject lecturer, coordinating students and examinations for students in History A Level.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments when teaching Access to HE.
- Lectured classes using passionate and engaging approach, showing exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help through Tutorial programme.
- Designed Tutorial programmes surrounding study skills for A Level as part of my responsibilities.
- Delivered lectures across 6 subjects of varying qualifications (including; History, Sociology, Film Studies, Communications and Culture, GCSE English and Access to HE).
- Responsibility for employability through creation and writing of UCAS statements for students.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions (often unique and independent).
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Counselling Studies
Halesowen College
Halesowen 09.2021 -
NVQ Level 3 - Counselling
Halesowen College
Halesowen 09.2020 - 06.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Counselling
Halesowen College
Halesowen 01.2020 - 06.2020
PGCE - Citizenship
Newman University, Birmingham
Birmingham 09.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
Newman University College
Birmingham 09.2005 - 06.2008
A-Levels - History
Stourbridge College
Stourbridge 09.2003 - 06.2005
GCSEs -
Summerhill School
KingswinfordSkills
- Curriculum development
- Course material preparation and lesson planning
- Well versed on Microsoft Teams and other education platforms
- Delivery of content face to face and online
- Individual mentoring
- UCAS advising and statement writing
- Passionate delivery of content
- Podcast content creation
- Differentiated instruction
- Field trips planning
- Marking of exams, coursework and formative assessment
- Innovative assessment creation (Kahoot, Teams and Nearpod)
- Delivery of Personal Tutorials
- Worked with all ages 16 (including Access to HE)
- Delivered coursework writing classes
- Working as part of a wider Team and leading on Curriculum area
- Responsibility for planning and coordinating Study Skills curriculum
- Working with safeguarding, counselling teams and other support services to better student outcomes
- Wider understanding of college administration systems
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Lecturer of Sociology
King Edward's VI College Stourbridge
08.2023 - Current
NVQ Level 5 - Counselling Studies
Halesowen College
09.2021 -
NVQ Level 3 - Counselling
Halesowen College
09.2020 - 06.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Counselling
Halesowen College
01.2020 - 06.2020
Lecturer in History, Sociology and Politics
Halesowen College
08.2018 - 07.2023
Lecturer
Stourbridge College
01.2010 - 07.2018
PGCE - Citizenship
Newman University, Birmingham
09.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
Newman University College
09.2005 - 06.2008
A-Levels - History
Stourbridge College
09.2003 - 06.2005
GCSEs -
Summerhill School
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