David Gibbons
Chessington
Summary
Dedicated primary school teacher with 13 years experience of teaching and fostering inclusive learning environments. Experience of using QFT to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that allows all children to succeed. Have been computing lead for the last twelve years and have experience at successfully redeveloping and implementing a new computing curriculum across the school.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Class Teacher and Computing Subject Lead
Malden Manor Primary School
Kingston-Upon-Thames
2013.09 - Current
- Class teacher in Years 3, 4 and 5 as well as time spent covering PPA and teaching computing lessons in all year groups.
- Used Quality First Teaching to enable accessible learning for children with a wide range of needs
- Developed and implemented a new computing curriculum across the school
- Developed computing, online safety and social media policies
- Organised and led a range of school trips including residential trips
- Fostered a supportive and engaging classroom environment with positive relationships both with pupils and parents
- Led a range of extra-curricular clubs
Teaching Assistant
The Crescent Academy
Meir, Stoke-on-Trent
2011.09 - 2012.08
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Led small group sessions and interventions.
- Assisted on school trips and residentials
SEN Teaching Assistant
Kingsland C.E. Academy
Werrington, Stoke-On-Trent
2011.06 - 2011.08
- Provided one-to-one support to student with significant needs, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Managed behavioural challenges effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged independent learning through structured tasks, boosting self-reliance skills.
English Language Teacher
California Language Institute
Tokyo, Japan
2010.03 - 2011.03
- Worked with children aged 3 - 18 to teach English as a foreign language in both small groups and individual sessions.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 2012.10 - 2013.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Media
Keele University
Keele 2005.10 - 2008.07
Timeline
Class Teacher and Computing Subject Lead
Malden Manor Primary School
2013.09 - Current
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Primary Education
Kingston University
2012.10 - 2013.07
Teaching Assistant
The Crescent Academy
2011.09 - 2012.08
SEN Teaching Assistant
Kingsland C.E. Academy
2011.06 - 2011.08
English Language Teacher
California Language Institute
2010.03 - 2011.03
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Media
Keele University
2005.10 - 2008.07