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
09.2021 - 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
07.2020 - 08.2021
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
09.2016 - 07.2020
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
09.2015 - 07.2016
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
03.2013 - 07.2015
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
06.2009 - 02.2013
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
07.2002 - 03.2004
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
06.1998 - 07.2002
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
09.2009 - 06.2012
QTS - Design Technology
Ashford Teaching Alliance
Folkestone
09.2015 - 07.2016
Higher National Diploma - Music Technology
South Kent College
Folkestone, Kent
09.2007 - 07.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
City and Guilds
Rochester, Medway
09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs -
Robert Napier School
Gillingham, Kent
09.1996 - 07.1998
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
09.2021 - Current
Smart home designer and installer
Simply Connected
07.2020 - 08.2021
Teacher of Design Technology
Invicta Grammar School
09.2016 - 07.2020
Trainee Teacher of Design Technology
Brockhill Park School
09.2015 - 07.2016
QTS - Design Technology
Ashford Teaching Alliance
09.2015 - 07.2016
Theatre Manager/AV Technician
LVS Ascot School
03.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Buckinghamshire New University
09.2009 - 06.2012
Sound engineer
Self-employed
06.2009 - 02.2013
Higher National Diploma - Music Technology
South Kent College
09.2007 - 07.2009
Electronics engineer
Puretone PLC
07.2002 - 03.2004
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
City and Guilds
09.1998 - 07.2000
Electronics engineer
Metro TV
06.1998 - 07.2002
GCSEs -
Robert Napier School
09.1996 - 07.1998
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