Daniel Humphrey
Belfast
Summary
I am a committed and capable teaching professional with the ability to respond calmly, creatively, and confidently to a range of teaching environments. I possess strong communication skills and believe strongly in the importance of cultivating positive relationships that lead to effective practice. I am also a highly adaptable individual who is always willing to learn and constantly seek to improve my own standard of teaching as well as forming durable and meaningful connections in the school setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
NQ Teacher
2026.09 - 2026.09
- As a newly qualified substitute teacher I have recently been teaching History and Politics at Regent House and Dunclug College, two very different schools each presenting its own welcome challenges that have so far been overcome with positivity and forward thinking. During these cover days i have also been teaching subjects including Art and English, demonstrating my ability to respond to novel situations with those same qualities.
NQ Teacher
2026.09 - 2026.09
- As a newly qualified substitute teacher I have recently been teaching History and Politics at Regent House and Dunclug College, two very different schools each presenting its own welcome challenges that have so far been overcome with positivity and forward thinking. During these cover days I have also been teaching subjects including Art and English, demonstrating my ability to respond to novel situations with those same qualities.
Student Teacher
Assumption Grammar
Ballynahinch
2026.03 - 2026.06
- During this second placement I taught History and LLW up to KS3 as well as Politics up to KS5. I began to explore and develop aspects of my own teaching style, including experimenting with active learning, effective questioning, modelling, and practice. I also cultivated a sense of my own values in terms of classroom culture and professionalism, generally becoming more aware of the significance of my own position as teacher.
Student Teacher
Assumption Grammar
Ballynahinch
2026.03 - 2026.06
- During this second placement I taught History and LLW up to KS3 as well as Politics up to KS5. I began to explore and develop aspects of my own teaching style, including experimenting with active learning, effective questioning, modelling, and practice. I also cultivated a sense of my own values in terms of classroom culture and professionalism, generally becoming more aware of the significance of my own position as teacher.
Student Teacher
Wellington College
Belfast
2025.10 - 2026.01
- This was my first placement as part of the QUB PGCE course. teaching History and LLW up to KS3, and Politics up to KS5. I learned very swiftly from the other professionals I worked with and overcame challenges such as the demands of lesson planning, organisation, and response to the needs of SEN pupils to finish this first placement a far more competent teacher in training.
Student Teacher
Wellington College
Belfast
2025.10 - 2026.01
- This was my first placement as part of the QUB PGCE course. teaching History and LLW up to KS3, and Politics up to KS5. I learned very swiftly from the other professionals I worked with and overcame challenges such as the demands of lesson planning, organisation, and response to the needs of SEN pupils to finish this first placement a far more competent teacher in training.
English Language Assistant
EOI de Vigo
2024.09 - 2025.05
- This was my second role on the Language Assistant program in Spain. This year I was assigned a post at an adult language school, which involved adapting rapidly to a new environment and the specific needs of adult learners, including modifying content and materials.
English Language Assistant
EOI de Vigo
2024.09 - 2025.05
- This was my second role on the Language Assistant program in Spain. This year I was assigned a post at an adult language school, which involved adapting rapidly to a new environment and the specific needs of adult learners, including modifying content and materials.
English Language Assistant
CEIP Blas Infante
2023.09 - 2024.05
- This was my first post in a teaching role. I taught English to Spanish students at primary level, overcoming cultural differences, language barriers and communication difficulties to enhance the children’s learning of the language and forming connections based on trust understanding.
English Language Assistant
CEIP Blas Infante
2023.09 - 2024.05
- This was my first post in a teaching role. I taught English to Spanish students at primary level, overcoming cultural differences, language barriers and communication difficulties to enhance the children’s learning of the language and forming connections based on trust understanding.
Education
BA Hons. - History & Politics
Liverpool Hope University
MA - Public History
Queen’s University Belfast
PGCE - Politics
Queen’s University Belfast
Skills
- Resilience in dealing with difficulty and pressure
- Effective and co-operative in interpersonal communication
- Awareness of socio-economic barriers to learning
- Engaging and dynamic in classroom management
- Constructive and effective in managing negative behaviour
- Fostering healthy and safe classroom cultures conducive to learning
- Enthusiasm for participation and collaboration with other departments and extra-curricular activities
Timeline
NQ Teacher
2026.09 - 2026.09
NQ Teacher
2026.09 - 2026.09
Student Teacher
Assumption Grammar
2026.03 - 2026.06
Student Teacher
Assumption Grammar
2026.03 - 2026.06
Student Teacher
Wellington College
2025.10 - 2026.01
Student Teacher
Wellington College
2025.10 - 2026.01
English Language Assistant
EOI de Vigo
2024.09 - 2025.05
English Language Assistant
EOI de Vigo
2024.09 - 2025.05
English Language Assistant
CEIP Blas Infante
2023.09 - 2024.05
English Language Assistant
CEIP Blas Infante
2023.09 - 2024.05
PGCE - Politics
Queen’s University Belfast
MA - Public History
Queen’s University Belfast
BA Hons. - History & Politics
Liverpool Hope University