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Daniel William Durston

Homeschooling Tutor
Littlemore

Summary

A dedicated, disciplined and able team-player, with a strong technical background coupled with a variety of educational and teaching experience skill sets. Gaining a degree in Theology and having undertaken a variety of charitable projects in South-East Asia, including teaching and pastoral work to primary and secondary aged children, I have recently completed my Masters in Education.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Homeschooling Tutor

Self
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided homework assistance using the ACE curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated student towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Collaborated with student to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Construction Enginner

Oxford Services
07.2022 - Current
  • Director of my own company catering domestic and commerical building projects.

Year 6 Teacher

Heritage International School
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for fifteen Year 6 students teaching all topics. End of year reports and progression support.

New Projects Manager

WRAP Distribution
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Oversee all technical aspects of new projects
  • Train and manage new staff in my department
  • Presented clear design plans to management

Research and Development Mechanical Engineer

Durston Rolling Mills
02.2014 - 06.2017
  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
  • Research and Development on new company products
  • Training new staff
  • Researched and developed new ideas, systems and products
  • Designed and built system/product prototypes to high standards
  • Made modifications to prototypes and retested

Special Projects Manager & Teacher Assistant

Hope International School
10.2012 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for students learning progression and logging
  • Monitored and oversaw computer systems, network and servers
  • Installed and configured new computer hardware and software
  • Created, managed and securely stored users accounts, passwords and permissions
  • Gave extra support to pupils with learning or behavioural difficulties, children whose first language is not English, and those in their first term of school
  • Prepared classrooms ahead of lessons, including special equipment, and handing out pens and paper
  • Carefully supervised children in the classroom, in the playground, or on school outings

English & Maths Teacher

Maranatha School
09.2011 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for two classes, primary and secondary children
  • Liaised with other tutors, parents, and peers when necessary
  • Prepared appropriate teaching materials including textbooks, worksheets and mock examinations
  • Assisted learners in developing study skills specifically tailored to their individual needs
  • Identified and assessed the needs of learners and adapted course content and delivery style to meet these needs when required

Education

MSc - Education

University of Glasgow
04.2022

BA Hons - Theology

London School of Theology
06.2011

Information Technology & Networks

Comptia
08.2002

Computer Science

Scottsdale Community College
05.1997

GCSE's - undefined

Windsor Boys School
06.1993

Skills

Computer Competent

Project Management

Staff Managment

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Timeline

Homeschooling Tutor

Self
01.2025 - Current

Construction Enginner

Oxford Services
07.2022 - Current

Year 6 Teacher

Heritage International School
09.2021 - 06.2022

New Projects Manager

WRAP Distribution
06.2017 - 05.2021

Research and Development Mechanical Engineer

Durston Rolling Mills
02.2014 - 06.2017

Special Projects Manager & Teacher Assistant

Hope International School
10.2012 - 01.2014

English & Maths Teacher

Maranatha School
09.2011 - 09.2012

BA Hons - Theology

London School of Theology

Information Technology & Networks

Comptia

Computer Science

Scottsdale Community College

GCSE's - undefined

Windsor Boys School

MSc - Education

University of Glasgow

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