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Daniella Richardson

Sheffield

Summary

Accomplished educational professional with extensive experience in curriculum design and quality assurance, dedicated to raising attainment at GCSE and A-Level. Proven track record in middle leadership, pastoral leadership, and behaviour systems, complemented by expertise in mental health and safeguarding. Skilled in staff mentoring, team management, data analysis, and exam management. Experienced examiner for Pearson and Cambridge International. Committed to enhancing extracurricular coordination and enrichment opportunities. Aspires to further develop leadership capabilities within the educational sector.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6041
6041
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lead tutor of Science and Psychology

DBR Tutoring Sheffield
Sheffield
2018.09 - 2026.02
  • Established DBR Tutoring Sheffield in September 2018.
  • Supported numerous students at KS3 and KS4 in biology, chemistry, physics, maths and psychology.
  • Supported numerous students at KS5 in biology and psychology.
  • Design and implement bespoke curriculum programmes aligned with AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge specifications
  • Accommodated specific learner levels while providing support to ensure understanding of key examination content.
  • Develop strong parental partnerships to improve outcomes and accountability.
  • Assessed student comprehension using past examination questions.
  • Deliver a mix of remote and face-to-face sessions using Google Meets and Microsoft Teams.
  • Achieved 100% client satisfaction while managing scheduling and teaching independently.

Examiner

Cambridge University Press and Pearsons Education
2016.08 - 2026.02
  • Mark A-Level Psychology papers.
  • Applying rigorous assessment criteria and national standardisation.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of grade boundaries, examiner reports and specification changes.
  • Strengthening curriculum insight and exam preparation strategies.

Teacher of Science and Psychology

Netherthorpe School
Staveley, Derbyshire
2013.09 - 2018.07

Throughout classroom career; consistently graded Outstanding in lesson observations and work scrutiny; across KS3 to KS5.

Head of Vocational Science(BTEC)

  • Led BTEC Science provision
  • Managed coursework quality assurance and internal moderation
  • Oversaw exam entries and compliance
  • Line-managed staff within the vocational pathway
  • Ensured deadlines and performance measures were met

Assistant Head of Year 8

  • Monitored attendance and behaviour data
  • Led behaviour interventions and restorative processes
  • Chaired form representative meetings
  • Strengthened communication between staff, students and parents

Head of House (Sitwell House)

  • Led inter-house competitions and enrichment activities
  • Promoted student leadership and participation
  • Increased engagement through sporting, debating and academic events

Mental Health Lead

  • Qualified Mental Health First Aider
  • Established a Mental Health Ambassador programme
  • Delivered staff and student awareness initiatives
  • Reduced stigma and promoted early intervention strategies

Charity Committee Lead

  • Led whole-school fundraising strategy
  • Raised approximately £9,500 for local charities
  • Coordinated staff and student teams to deliver community projects

STEM and Enrichment Lead

  • Ran extracurricular STEM Club
  • Entered national competitions
  • Organised departmental trips and managed EVOLVE risk assessments
  • Coordinated whole-school National Science Week activities

Team Leader

NCS, National Citizen Service
Sheffield
2012.08 - 2015.09
  • Empowered young people to engage in two weeks of residential activities, fostering personal development.
  • Delivered impactful community action projects for two weeks, enhancing local engagement.
  • Contributed to the successful pilot and nationwide rollout of the NCS 360 programme, ensuring positive outcomes.

English Teacher

Elementary school of Tongji Medical College
Wuhan, China
2010.08 - 2011.08

Facilitated English language learning for elementary school children aged six to thirteen years, bridging cultural gaps through the integration of Chinese and English traditions into teaching methods.

Volunteer

CAHH Ltd
Sheffield
2009.09 - 2010.04
  • Spearheaded initiatives to empower clients through tailored mental health support programmes.
  • Facilitated targeted interventions addressing anxiety and depression.
    Guided individuals towards long-term goals such as reintegration into education or the workforce.

General counsellor with emphasis on Computers and Photography

Camp Walden
Denmark, USA
2008.06 - 2008.08
  • Oversaw care of ten girls aged 10 to 11 during summer camp.
  • Facilitated computer and photography classes, teaching essential Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
  • Provided support as trip counsellor, trained in first aid and CPR.

Education

PGCE - Science with Biology

University of Sheffield
Sheffield
2001.04 - 2013.06

Level 6 Certificate - Teaching English

TESOL Teacher Training

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, Surrey

A-Levels -

Longley Park Sixth Form College
Sheffield

GCSEs -

Myers Grove School
Sheffield

Skills

  • Curriculum design and quality assurance
  • Raising attainment at GCSE and A-Level
  • Middle leadership (TLR experience)
  • Pastoral leadership and behaviour systems
  • Mental health and safeguarding
  • Staff mentoring and team management
  • Data analysis and exam management
  • Extracurricular coordination and enrichment
  • Examiner for Pearson and Cambridge International

Certification

  • August 2022 DBS Enhanced certificate (on the update service)
  • September 2021 Prospero Teaching Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate
  • July 2017 Qualified Mental Health First Aider
  • May 2015 Square Orange Trained in mentoring young adults
  • January 2013 QTS Skills Test
  • August 2007 Obtained a Full UK Driving Licence.
  • July 2009 CVWP, Prague, Czech Republic. crime, law and psychology.

REFERENCES

upon request

Timeline

Lead tutor of Science and Psychology

DBR Tutoring Sheffield
2018.09 - 2026.02

Examiner

Cambridge University Press and Pearsons Education
2016.08 - 2026.02

Teacher of Science and Psychology

Netherthorpe School
2013.09 - 2018.07

Team Leader

NCS, National Citizen Service
2012.08 - 2015.09

English Teacher

Elementary school of Tongji Medical College
2010.08 - 2011.08

Volunteer

CAHH Ltd
2009.09 - 2010.04

General counsellor with emphasis on Computers and Photography

Camp Walden
2008.06 - 2008.08

PGCE - Science with Biology

University of Sheffield
2001.04 - 2013.06

Level 6 Certificate - Teaching English

TESOL Teacher Training

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Royal Holloway, University of London

A-Levels -

Longley Park Sixth Form College

GCSEs -

Myers Grove School
Daniella Richardson