James Dyke
Shanghai,China
Summary
Passionate Primary School Teacher with more than 20 years of experience in developing and implementing diverse and creative curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, self-esteem and responsibility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class Teacher and Year Leader
Yew Chung International School
Shanghai, China
01.2020 - Current
- Helped to introduce learning communities.
- Undertaken training on enquiry-based learning.
- Completed training on Leading effective teams.
- Explored research-based strategies and best practices for effectively teaching and supporting bilingual and multilingual students.
- Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
Head of Year and Phase Leader
Aldar Academies, Al Muna Primary School
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed the work of Year 5 team including monitoring standards and pupil progress and supporting colleagues in developing their classroom practice.
- Helped school achieve two ‘outstanding’ grades in last two inspections.
- Lead learner for the implementation of continuous provision throughout the upper school, including training for school TA staff.
- Delivered whole school assemblies on a variety of subjects,
- Written, directed and produced numerous whole key stage dramatic productions,
Class teacher
Ascot International School
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
- Achieved exceptional student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to plan school events and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse student needs and abilities.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Class teacher
North Curry Primary School
Somerset, UK
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.
- Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
- Coordinated with special education professionals for developing individualised education plans.
Education
BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics - English Language
University of Surrey
09.1995 - 06.1998
Skills
- Creativity in teaching methods
- Classroom management
- Encouraging critical thinking
- Numeracy teaching
- Multicultural education insight
- Peer collaboration
- Creative lesson planning
- Communicating with parents
- Individualised instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
Certification
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE), University College, Worcester
Timeline
Class Teacher and Year Leader
Yew Chung International School
01.2020 - Current
Head of Year and Phase Leader
Aldar Academies, Al Muna Primary School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Class teacher
Ascot International School
01.2008 - 01.2014
Class teacher
North Curry Primary School
01.2004 - 01.2008
BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics - English Language
University of Surrey
09.1995 - 06.1998
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE), University College, Worcester
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