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Catherine Iwaneczko

Heywood,Greater Manchester

Summary

Having spent many years in the education system, I'm now looking to take on a challenging new role which harnesses my interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving.

I am an adaptable communicator with proven rapport-building ability who is driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results through my outstanding organisational skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Science teacher

Todmorden High School, Calderdale Council
Todmorden, West Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current

Pedagogical skills:

  • Expert subject and curriculum knowledge
  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons
  • Adapting and differentiating to suit the needs of many
  • Appropriate assessment and individualised feedback

Digital literacy

  • Use of multiple operating systems
  • Integration of multimedia tools
  • Data analysis

Communication and interpersonal skills:

  • Empathy
  • Equity
  • Clarity and conciseness
  • Active listening

Classroom management skills:

  • Proactive discipline and narrating the positive
  • Building consistent routines

Professional qualities and development:

  • Reflective practice
  • Patience, adaptability and resilience
  • Lifelong learner mindset


Head of Key Stage 3 Science

Oak Learning Partnership
Bury, Greater Manchester
09.2020 - 12.2024

General teaching duties as listed in current role with the addition of :

Curriculum Development:

  • Keeping up to date with national advancements within Science, pedagogy and methodology.
  • Actively monitoring and responding to curriculum development and initiatives.

Strategic/Operational Planning:

  • Leading the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and home learning within KS3.

Quality Assurance:

  • Establishing common standards of practice and developing the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles in line with school policy.
  • Contributing to school procedures for lesson observation and feedback.

Communication and Liaison:

  • Effectively communicating with parents, teachers and other relevant external agencies.
  • Liaising with partner schools and other relevant external bodies, as appropriate.
  • Conducting regular student voice activities within the faculty.


Education

PGCE - Secondary Science

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
09.2008 - 06.2009

MChem - Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

University of Manchester, Institute of Science & Technology
Manchester
09.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Organisation and planning
  • Creativity
  • Resilience
  • Self-Motivation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Digital Skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Science teacher

Todmorden High School, Calderdale Council
01.2025 - Current

Head of Key Stage 3 Science

Oak Learning Partnership
09.2020 - 12.2024

PGCE - Secondary Science

Liverpool John Moores University
09.2008 - 06.2009

MChem - Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

University of Manchester, Institute of Science & Technology
09.2002 - 06.2006
Catherine Iwaneczko