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Education
Skills
Outreach Work
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Benjamin Johnson

Creative Educationist
Benjamin Johnson

Summary

Creative educator and arts specialist, offering valuable experience in developing and implementing successful courses and educational opportunities for schools and organisations around the world.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Timeline

Teacher

Thrapston Primary
09.2022 - Current

Teacher

Hall Meadow Primary
04.2021 - 09.2022

TEFL Full Circle

Certificate from Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
08.2020 - 08.2020

IAPRC

Certification from Certified Professional Coach
12.2019 - 02.2020

Creative Facilitator

Neerja Modi School
07.2019 - 02.2022

Creative Director

The Lighthouse Bali
04.2019 - 04.2021

Content writer

Cambridge Assessment International Education
12.2018 - 02.2019

Teacher

NIA Academy
01.2018 - 04.2019

Teacher

South Camberley Primary
09.2017 - 01.2018

Waiter

Buddies USA
09.2014 - 09.2017

University of Northampton

Bachelor of Arts from Primary Education QTS
09.2014 - 06.2017

Supervisor

The White Company
11.2012 - 08.2014

Northampton College

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA from Musical Theatre
01.2007 - 01.2009

University of Northampton

Foundation Degree from Art and Design
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bishop Stopford C of E School

GCSE
01.2001 - 01.2004

Bishop Stopford C of E School

A Levels

Work History

Thrapston Primary
Kettering, Northamptonshire

Teacher
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Utilised evidence-based research alongside effective pedagogy to create and deliver innovative and stimulating planning in supporting academic development for children with diverse, individual needs.
  • Ensured the highest standards of quality and applying the most up-to-date teaching methods.
  • English and Creative Writing subject lead for Year 6.
  • Formal and summative assessments to measure attainment and learning development; followed by interventions and one-to-one support to assist any additional needs.

Hall Meadow Primary
Kettering, UK

Teacher
04.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Analysed and built the appropriate provision within the Arts and Humanities curriculum and cultivated the staff's pedagogical curriculum knowledge to maximise learning across the school.
  • Formal and summative assessments to measure attainment and learning development; followed by interventions and one-to-one support to assist any additional needs.
  • Developed and reviewed regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the Arts and Humanities curriculum and how it is taught in school.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

The Lighthouse Bali
Bali, Indonesia

Creative Director
04.2019 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualised programs.
  • Conducted various creative arts workshops within wellbeing and mental health.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

Neerja Modi School
Jaipur, India

Creative Facilitator
07.2019 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Ongoing contractual work face-to-face and online.
  • Led face-to-face and online CPD training for teachers in effective pedagogy.
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assisted students in finding inspiration for art and music through emotion, other media and history.
  • Coordinated with classroom teachers to correlate creative activities with classroom curriculum.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualised plans to optimise student education.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.

Cambridge Assessment International Education
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Content writer
12.2018 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • For Cambridge Assessment International Education's Art and Design syllabus.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
  • Provided in-depth and skilled lesson plans for schools overseas to adopt and teach.
  • Created and curated a series of medium term plans and individual lesson plans focusing on a variety of art mediums to ensure a broad and stimulating exploration of Art and Design.
  • Created detailed supported notes for each lesson to support teachers with their approach and direction.

NIA Academy
Northampton, UK

Teacher
01.2018 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Performing Arts Coordinator and Subject Lead for the school
  • Formal and summative assessments to measure attainment and learning development; followed by interventions and one-to-one support to assist any additional needs
  • Supported the leadership team to implement the school's development plan.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.

South Camberley Primary
Camberley, UK

Teacher
09.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Assessed and recorded pupils' progress systematically and kept records to check that work was understood, whilst monitoring strengths and weaknesses and utilising successful methods to ensure that progress was made for every child.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Buddies USA
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Waiter
09.2014 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Worked as a waiter whilst completing my BA Hons in Primary Education.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Surpassed performance goals by approaching interactions with resourcefulness, organisation and customer-centered solutions.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.

The White Company
Stratford City, London

Supervisor
11.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organise workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensively and consistently.
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.

Education

University of Northampton
Northampton

Bachelor of Arts from Primary Education QTS
09.2014 - 06.2017

Northampton College
Northampton

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA from Musical Theatre
01.2007 - 01.2009

University Overview

  • Awarded Triple Distinction.

University of Northampton
Northampton

Foundation Degree from Art and Design
01.2006 - 01.2007

University Overview

A -C

Bishop Stopford C of E School

GCSE
01.2001 - 01.2004

University Overview

Art and Design - A*

English - BB

Drama - B

Maths - C

Science - BB

German - B

French - C

Information Technology - C

Resistant Materials - B

Food Technology - B

TEFL Full Circle
Online

Certificate from Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
08.2020 - 08.2020

IAPRC
Online

Certification from Certified Professional Coach
12.2019 - 02.2020

University Overview

International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches

Bishop Stopford C of E School
Kettering

A Levels

University Overview

Fine Art - A

Drama and Theatre Studies - C

Photography (AS Level)- B

Skills

    Curriculum Development

Community Outreach

Creative Team Leadership

Outreach Work

East African Playgrounds, Uganda - 2015

  • Volunteered as part of a team for a 4-week program in Uganda, where we designed and built a playground for a disadvantaged school in Buwenge Village.
  • Designed and led creative workshops as a tool for holistic and academic development, as well universal communication for the children at Buwenge Blue.
  • This project relied on a strong team ethos with effective communication, emotional support, and equal opportunities.

World Vision, Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2004

  • Volunteered as part of a team for a 4-week program in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where we worked at a children's refugee camp in a remote village.
  • Designed and led creative workshops as a tool for holistic and academic development, as well as universal communication for the children at the refugee camp in Velika KladuĊĦa.
  • This project relied on a strong team ethos with effective communication, emotional support, and equal opportunities.
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