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Daniel Donovan

Daniel Donovan

Sheffield,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced teaching professional with strong background in classroom management, lesson plan development and motivating students. Friendly, open and approachable leader. Proven success in using innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate (The Learning Curve Group)
Sheffield, Yorkshire
2026.02 - 2026.05

I have recently started delivering GCSE English and Functional Skills English with The Learning Curve Group in Sheffield. I have really enjoyed the experience of working in the organisation. I especially enjoy the friendly, youthful and polite culture and atmosphere, which I have been pleased to discover at The Learning Curve Group.

ESOL Teacher

Protocol National LTD
Rotherham, Yorkshire
2025.11 - 2026.02
  • Introduced real-world examples into lessons-made learning more relatable and engaging for pupils.
  • Assessed student progress, pinpointing areas needing improvement.
  • Enhanced student engagement with creative lesson plans and teaching techniques.
  • Provided additional support to individual learners, boosting overall class performance.
  • Tailored lesson plans according to student needs, promoting personalised learning experiences.

English and Maths Skills Coach

RNN Group
Rotherham
2022.02 - 2024.12
  • Delivered GCSE English and Functional Skills English lessons to classes of 16 -19-year-olds.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods and resources to engage in the learning process.
  • Coached small groups as well as individuals and conducted workshops.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers on curriculum planning and resource sharing to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Cover Supervisor

Academics Ltd
Doncaster
2020.10 - 2022.02
  • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to create an effective learning environment across secondary schools in South Yorkshire.
  • Delivered assessment based learning.

ESOL Lecturer

Nottingham College
2020.01 - 2020.03
  • Delivered ESOL lessons to adult learners for whom English was a secondary language.
  • Developed upon a person-centered and conversational teaching and learning strategy.

Education

PGCE - PGCE

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2014.09 - 2016.06

Qualified Teaching and Learning Skills (QTLS) - QTLS

Society of Training and Education (SET)
Online
2019.03 - 2019.07

Certificate in TESOL - TESOL

Sheffield Hallam University
2012.03 - 2012.06

Certificate in Irish Studies - English/History

University of Liverpool
Liverpool
2012.09 - 2014.06

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Work ethic
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Empathy and sensitivity

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate (The Learning Curve Group)
2026.02 - 2026.05

ESOL Teacher

Protocol National LTD
2025.11 - 2026.02

English and Maths Skills Coach

RNN Group
2022.02 - 2024.12

Cover Supervisor

Academics Ltd
2020.10 - 2022.02

ESOL Lecturer

Nottingham College
2020.01 - 2020.03

Qualified Teaching and Learning Skills (QTLS) - QTLS

Society of Training and Education (SET)
2019.03 - 2019.07

PGCE - PGCE

University of Huddersfield
2014.09 - 2016.06

Certificate in Irish Studies - English/History

University of Liverpool
2012.09 - 2014.06

Certificate in TESOL - TESOL

Sheffield Hallam University
2012.03 - 2012.06
Daniel Donovan