Compassionate teacher with three years experience, capable of cultivating effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners and prioritising the holistic development of students. .
Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
TEACHER OF RE
ST PAULS CATHOLIC COLLEGE, SUNBURY
09.2020 - Current
Areas of Teaching
KS3
Catholic Christianity | Hinduism | Judaism | Islam
KS4
Edexcel A Religious Studies, including Catholic Christianity, Judaism and Philosophy and Ethics
KS5
WJEC / Eduqas Religious Studies for A Level Year 1 and AS Christianity
Planning
Planned and organised lessons that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.
Fostered team collaboration between students
Meeting Student Needs
Developed and implemented classroom routines and adapted teaching methods and materials to address varying student needs.
Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing an enrichment activity with colleagues.
Assisted in developing student-led after-school intervention programme to help students progress and succeed.
Liaising with Parents and Guardians
Established productive rapport with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress, resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues and support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
Supported students and parents with strategies for success in a virtual environment and assisted with assignments and projects.
Collaboration
Worked with other teachers to develop the collaborative design and provision of engaging KS3 lessons.
Reviewing data and developing instructional strategies to address student learning objectives within the department.
Implementing Policy and Procedure
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Enforced the school's student behaviour policies to address behaviour concerns, both within and outside of the classroom.
Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
CPD
Pursued professional development continually through sessions in literacy, pastoral care and special educational needs.
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Reprographics Assistant
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY
Twickenham
11.2017 - 08.2019
Production
Performed thorough quality inspections
Process requests, transfer calls and relay messages
Designing and implementing new reprographics request forms and work processes to streamline production
Management and training of casual staff members
Equipment
Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
Autonomously operated printers, laminators, guillotines and binders according to strict OH&S standards.
Stock Control
Building and sustaining excelling working relationships with suppliers and external services
Maintained well-stocked and organised office supply room to aid in inventory management and place comprehensive refill orders.
Data
Managed customer orders and invoices effectively
Maintained office files in both electronic (UniFlow) and hard copies.
Education
PGCE - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY
TWICKENHAM
09.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES (HONS)
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY
TWICKENHAM
09.2015 - 07.2018
A-Levels - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY
ROSEBERY SCHOOL
EPSOM
09.2013 - 07.2015
Skills
Certificates
Mindfulness in the Classroom: Completed 5/1/2023
Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People: Completed 5/1/2023
ADHD Awareness: Completed 5/1/2023
Equality and Diversity: Completed 3/1/2023
Understanding Anxiety: Completed 23/9/2022
Use of Reasonable Force in Schools: Completed 23/9/2022
Online Safety: Completed 23/9/2022
Skills
Microsoft Office
Google Drive
Experienced with Windows and iOS
Experience with special-needs students
Differentiated instruction
Student engagement
Student progress reporting
Positive reinforcement
Student-centred learning
Classroom discipline
Strong collaborator
Strong written and verbal communicator
Purposeful lesson planning
Timeline
TEACHER OF RE
ST PAULS CATHOLIC COLLEGE, SUNBURY
09.2020 - Current
PGCE - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 07.2020
Reprographics Assistant
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY
11.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES (HONS)
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY
09.2015 - 07.2018
A-Levels - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY
Intermediate Teacher (Y7/8), Senior Teacher (Y5/6), Senior/Intermediate Teacher (Y6/7) at Nelson Christian AcademyIntermediate Teacher (Y7/8), Senior Teacher (Y5/6), Senior/Intermediate Teacher (Y6/7) at Nelson Christian Academy