Dan Hamer
Newtown,Powys
Summary
Dedicated educator with pedagogical experience and a strong focus on special education needs. Proficient in behavioural management techniques and lesson planning. Skilled in assessment design, academic progress reporting, and modelling and scaffolding to enhance student learning. Experienced in teaching KS3, KS4, and KS5 levels with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supply teacher
Prospero Teaching
Newtown , Mid Wales
2025.09 - Current
Teacher of History and Values & Beliefs
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Bristol, City of Bristol
2023.09 - 2025.08
Supply Teacher
Prospero Teaching
Newtown , Mid Wales
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Implemented creative lesson plans to boost student engagement.
- Reported on student progress regularly to parents and senior staff members.
- Assisted with marking assignments, resulting in streamlined assessment process.
- Integrated technology into lessons, contributing to modernised instruction methods.
- Ensured consistent learning environment by adhering to school's curriculum and behavioural guidelines.
- Taking pride in contributing in many wider school activities such as Duke of Edinburgh and Battlefield trips abroad.
Education
Post Graduate Certification in Education - Post Graduate Certification in Education
University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 2022.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - History and Philosophy
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2017.09 - 2020.08
A-Levels - History
Newtown High School
Newtown, Powys 2014.09 - 2016.08
A-Levels - Geography
Newtown High School
Newtown, Powys 2014.08 - 2016.09
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's, including, English, Maths and Science
Newtown High School
Newtown, Powys 2009.09 - 2015.05
Skills
- Pedagogical expertise
- Special education needs knowledge
- Behavioural management techniques
- Literacy and numeracy teaching
- Assessment design
- Lesson planning
- Academic progress reporting
- Modelling and scaffolding
- KS3 teaching
- KS4 teaching
- KS5 teaching
Affiliations
- Football coaching (Coaching football at a local football club)
- Proficient musician
- Non-Fiction Literature
Certification
Football Coaching Badges FAW
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supply teacher
Prospero Teaching
2025.09 - Current
Teacher of History and Values & Beliefs
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
2023.09 - 2025.08
Post Graduate Certification in Education - Post Graduate Certification in Education
University of Gloucestershire
2022.09 - 2023.08
Supply Teacher
Prospero Teaching
2021.09 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts - History and Philosophy
Cardiff University
2017.09 - 2020.08
A-Levels - History
Newtown High School
2014.09 - 2016.08
A-Levels - Geography
Newtown High School
2014.08 - 2016.09
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's, including, English, Maths and Science
Newtown High School
2009.09 - 2015.05