Christopher Thompson
Darlington,Durham
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive expertise in chemistry teaching and pedagogical strategies. Demonstrates proficiency in critical thinking facilitation, collaborative planning, and progress monitoring to enhance student learning outcomes. Skilled in chemical analysis and data interpretation, with a strong focus on relationship-building and behavioural management. Adept at lesson planning and exams and assessments, utilising teaching software proficiency to motivate students effectively. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages scientific curiosity and critical evaluation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Secondary school teacher of science
Hummersknott Academy
Darlington, Durham
05.2018 - Current
- Utilised innovative techniques and technologies to drive student engagement and comprehension
- Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
- Collaborated with colleagues for the design of inter-disciplinary projects.
- Incorporated technology into lessons, enriching student's learning experience.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Evaluate student performance on tasks using observation, performance-based tasks and other standard test practices.
- Crafted diverse assessment tools to gauge pupils' comprehension levels accurately.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Wrote suitable assessments and delivered helpful feedback to students.
- Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, leading to better student engagement.
- Mentored, coordinated and supported teaching assistants in performing tasks.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Assisted struggling pupils after school hours to improve their understanding of difficult topics.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Differentiated lessons when necessary to give all students access to curriculum regardless of disability, English proficiency or instructional level.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Delivered informative progress reports aiding student development.
- Stimulated interest in scientific studies by creating engaging lesson plans.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Collaborative planning
- Progress monitoring
- Pedagogical expertise
- Chemical analysis
- Behavioural Management
- Lesson planning
- Data interpretation
- Relationship-building
- Exams and assessments
- Atomic structures
- Teaching software proficiency
- Tutoring experience
- Chemistry teaching
- Behaviour management
- Student motivation
- Critical evaluation
- Scientific concepts
- Proactive initiative
- Time efficiency
Affiliations
- Football
- Cooking
Timeline
Secondary school teacher of science
Hummersknott Academy
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Northumbria University
09.2007 - 06.2010
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