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Claire Terry

Crewe,Cheshire

Summary

Passionate and energetic employee, who displays strong communication and organisation skills. Actively seeks solutions to problems to find workable solutions. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing individuals.

Hard-working employee, with excellent work ethic. A team player who will strive to bring out the best in others.

A caring individual, who firmly believes in advocating for those who are struggling to access education.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy Curriculum Leader of Mathematics

Alsager School
Alsager, Staffordshire
09.2014 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Worked in a leadership team to manage a department of up to 16 people.
  • Lead in teaching a learning throughout the department, including being a mentor to both trainee teachers and NQT's
  • Developed the curriculum at KS4 and lead in the writing, assessment and reporting at this level.
  • Supported the leading and development of the KS3 to KS5 curriculum within the department, teaching all ages and abilities from year 7 to 13 Further Maths.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained pastoral responsibilities for a form by choice, when it isn't a requirement of the role.

Teacher of Mathematics

Alsager School
Alsager, Staffordshire
09.2008 - Current
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents, communicated student progress regularly for enhanced home-school partnership.
  • Implemented interactive learning tools for improved student engagement and led of the use of Interactive Whiteboard technology on a whole school level.
  • Participated actively in staff meetings and professional development workshops to continuously improve teaching skills.
  • Had pastoral responsibilities for various form groups to support their wellbeing and progression through school.
  • Led on whole school extra curricular activities, setting up a Faith Based group within the school, which was a safe space for all students to explore their faith and beliefs.
  • Involved in the design and running of enrichment activities in an alternative timetable for all students.

Architect's Technician

Hamilton Architects
Belfast, Down
11.2005 - 07.2006
  • Worked with a team of Architect's on various building projects.
  • Supported in team meetings, both on site and in the office, minuting conversations and decisions between Architects and Contractors.
  • Supported with the development and design on various projects as directed by the lead Architect I was working with.
  • Visited various sites post construction, to support with snagging and liaising with the client to ensure customer satisfaction.

Admin Clerk in a Treatment Room

Temping Agency
Belfast, Down
06.2005 - 11.2005
  • Worked alongside medical staff to inform patients of test results.
  • Used computers to file and organise results
  • Communicated through phone calls from patients.

Education

GCSEs -

Grosvenor Grammar School
Belfast
09.1995 - 06.2000

Masters - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.2009 - 06.2013

PGCE - Mathematics

Keele University
England
09.2006 - 07.2008

BSc - Architecture

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
09.2002 - 06.2005

A-Levels -

Grosvenor Grammar School
Belfast
09.2000 - 06.2002

Skills

  • Kind
  • Good listener
  • Empathetic
  • Calm under pressure
  • Good at problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Strong work Ethic
  • Direct and works with integrity
  • Resourcefulness
  • Team building

Affiliations

  • Played football For Wigan Athletic, Crewe Alexandra, Kidsgrove, Linfield Ladies and represented Northern Ireland in the British University Games, earning Full Blue award
  • Currently a keen member of Crewe Vagrants 1st X1 Hockey team
  • Earned Silver Duke of Edinburgh
  • Have Grade 4 Piano and Grade 5 Cello
  • Regular attender of my local church and in the past have run Youth Groups for teenagers

Timeline

Deputy Curriculum Leader of Mathematics

Alsager School
09.2014 - Current

Masters - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2009 - 06.2013

Teacher of Mathematics

Alsager School
09.2008 - Current

PGCE - Mathematics

Keele University
09.2006 - 07.2008

Architect's Technician

Hamilton Architects
11.2005 - 07.2006

Admin Clerk in a Treatment Room

Temping Agency
06.2005 - 11.2005

BSc - Architecture

Queen's University Belfast
09.2002 - 06.2005

A-Levels -

Grosvenor Grammar School
09.2000 - 06.2002

GCSEs -

Grosvenor Grammar School
09.1995 - 06.2000
Claire Terry