Daniel Reynolds
FOLKESTONE,Kent
Summary
Skilled Teacher with background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of Design Technology
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, Kent
2021.09 - Current
- Responsible for providing a stimulating, engaging and purposeful learning experience for students in accordance with agreed schemes of work and relevant statutory requirements.
- Teaching timetabled classes by preparing lessons thoroughly and meeting the needs of all students.
- Participating in departmental planning and development, including preparing schemes of work.
- Providing a safe working environment for all students using my excellent working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
- Tracking student performance and progress over time and ensuring work is appropriate and differentiated to the needs of each class.
- Using excellent subject knowledge and previous industry experience to motivate and stimulate student interest in the technology.
Smart home designer and installer
Simply Connected
Folkestone, Kent
2020.07 - 2021.08
- Designing, programming and installation of smart home systems into existing or new properties.
- Using predominantly Loxone touch technology to control lighting, sound, security and AV systems.
Teacher of Design Technology
Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone, Kent
2016.09 - 2020.07
- Teaching timetabled classes by preparing lessons thoroughly and meeting the needs of all students.
- Participating in departmental planning and development, including preparing schemes of work.
Trainee Teacher of Design Technology
Brockhill Park School
Folkestone, Kent
2015.09 - 2016.07
- This employment was to provide me with a main training school as part of my schools direct teacher training.
- Learning the teacher standards and putting them into practice in a class room environment while continuously reflecting and improving skills.
Theatre Manager/AV Technician
LVS Ascot School
Ascot, Berkshire
2013.03 - 2015.07
- During my time at LVS Ascot I started out as the theatre technician specialising in sound and then gained promotion to the theatre manager.
- Part of my role was in maintaining equipment, controlling a budget and ordering replacement equipment when necessary.
Sound engineer
Self-employed
Folkestone, Kent
2009.06 - 2013.02
- As a freelance sound engineer I travelled the country running live sound for events or recording audio for various application.
- In order to do this I had to have excellent theoretical knowledge of both analogue and digital systems.
- The types of projects were broad for example, capturing, mixing, and editing audio for various types of productions, such as live events, recordings, or broadcasts.
Electronics engineer
Puretone PLC
Rochester, Medway
2002.07 - 2004.03
- Puretone plc deals with all aspects of miniature hearing devices including, musician monitors, hearing aids and in ear radios.
- Working as part of a small production team to produce high quality custom products in a certain time period, this required team work and time management skills.
Electronics engineer
Metro TV
Gillingham, Kent
1998.06 - 2002.07
- I managed to achieve a position in this company as a modern apprentice upon leaving school.
- My role was to repair and service many different types of electronic equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Buckinghamshire New University
Wycombe 2009.09 - 2012.06
QTS - Design Technology
Ashford Teaching Alliance
Folkestone 2015.09 - 2016.07
Higher National Diploma - Music Technology
South Kent College
Folkestone, Kent 2007.09 - 2009.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
City and Guilds
Rochester, Medway 1998.09 - 2000.07
GCSEs -
Robert Napier School
Gillingham, Kent 1996.09 - 1998.07
Skills
- Experience in using various basic CAD programmes
- Proficient in the use of multiple CAM processes such as, Laser cutting, routing and 3D printing
- Electronics fault finding
- Over 25 years of soldering experience
- Educational technology use
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Marking and report writing
- Problem solving
- Communication
Affiliations
- Fitness
- Car restoration
- Watch making
- Football
- Technology
Timeline
Teacher of Design Technology
Barton Court Grammar School
2021.09 - Current
Smart home designer and installer
Simply Connected
2020.07 - 2021.08
Teacher of Design Technology
Invicta Grammar School
2016.09 - 2020.07
Trainee Teacher of Design Technology
Brockhill Park School
2015.09 - 2016.07
QTS - Design Technology
Ashford Teaching Alliance
2015.09 - 2016.07
Theatre Manager/AV Technician
LVS Ascot School
2013.03 - 2015.07
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Buckinghamshire New University
2009.09 - 2012.06
Sound engineer
Self-employed
2009.06 - 2013.02
Higher National Diploma - Music Technology
South Kent College
2007.09 - 2009.07
Electronics engineer
Puretone PLC
2002.07 - 2004.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
City and Guilds
1998.09 - 2000.07
Electronics engineer
Metro TV
1998.06 - 2002.07
GCSEs -
Robert Napier School
1996.09 - 1998.07