Jamien Steward
Peckham,City of London
Summary
I'm a motivational leader with record of success in educational, voluntary, and community environments. Seeking out change, I regularly create opportunities that capitalise on existing technologies, improve methods using new research and previous successes to surpass targets all while utilising emotional intelligence to challenge inequality.
I am also an energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills, constantly seeking solutions to problems and applying extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, problem solving, leading group discussions, and managing projects I am a resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy project pipelines. Consistently works to develop new inclusive opportunities for all I am a committed individual with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leading to high-performing cross-functional teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Youth Campaign Coach
Friends of the Earth
Stockwell, Lambeth
02.2022 - Current
- Motivated individuals and groups aged between 16-30 to achieve positive campaigning and personal outcomes against set goals.
- Attended regular internal and external training to maintain up-to-date safeguarding, inclusion, and differentiation practices.
- Supported smooth running of events and creation of meaningful opportunities by working closely with Fundraising, Individual giving, and other network facing teams & directorates.
- Provided concise instruction and guidance for optimised campaign opportunities, parliamentary events, and joint decision making spaces for young people and staff.
- Led on the creation of Friends of the Earth's 1st Youth Forum strategy and delivery, a space where elected young people have shared decision making power with staff.
- Co-lead for BIPOC group supporting people from black, indigenous and non-white backgrounds in a safe discussion space whilst also being a buddy group leader for the Union presence at Friends of the Earth.
Computer Science Teacher
Forest Hill School
Forest Hill, Lewisham
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Delivered informative progress reports alongside engaging with parents & guardians alongside community members improving student development.
- Participated in up-to-date continued professional development (CPD) practices alongside attending external training events organised by exam boards.
- Taught multiple subjects to students (Computer Science, Maths, Physical Education) with intellectual or emotional disabilities by utilising the prominent research and techniques.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress allowing relevant teams to plan interventions accordingly.
- Created educational resources, planning documents and strategies to promote maximum student engagement regardless of their starting point.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring for staff and students based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management and parents alike.
- Prioritised strategies and created accessible avenues for EAL, pupil premium, and SEND students to develop responsible, effective, and independent learning practices.
- Held TLR management positions including: Head of Turing House, ICT Subject Lead, and Student Council Lead.
Supply teacher
JJFox
Streatham, Lambeth
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
- Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
- Worked closely with students, parents, and staff to resolve challenges and disagreements, displaying healthy conflict resolution.
- Modified educational resources to account for individual needs and requirements alongside exam and curricula changes.
- Liaised with support staff for classroom management and supplemental instruction.
- Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
Teacher
Oasis Academy
Kennington, Southwark
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Updated course materials, content and delivery.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
Education
PGCE Computer Science - Teaching
University of Roehampton
Roehampton 09.2014 - 07.2015
Sport Psychology - Psychology
University of Roehampton
Roehampton 09.2010 - 06.2013
BTEC National - Sport & Exercise Science
John Ruskin College, Selsdon
London 09.2007 - 07.2009
Skills
- Staff development through inclusive and equitable resources aligned with the social model of disability and personal experience
- Experience living with disability (Asthma & Neurodiversity) alongside supporting others with disability in work and personal life
- Employee management across all levels of organisations, this includes organising entire team for events such as residential trips, holding senior members of staff to account, and supporting staff members with disputes and pay claims
- Programme oversight with both Youth Forum at FOE & curriculum subjects whilst being a teacher
- Revenue growth through creation of new, engaging content, championing local individuals, and showcasing amazing work by colleagues
- Communication skills - Delivered multiple lessons, assemblies, workshops and meetings with senior figures including members of parliament to groups of up to 2000 people whilst also managing questions and noise levels
- Delivered workshops and sessions alongside CEO's and Directors to represent Friends of the Earth's brand whilst also doing this alone in colleges educating young people on FOE's brand and mission
- Problem-solving skills ranging from basic computational thinking to entire programme management and safeguarding practices in high-stress residential environments
- Strong understanding of Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise endeavours by working closely with local authorities, charities and local PRU to fully understand challenges and opportunities
- Developed long-lasting opportunities for fundraising, individual engagement and improvement, alongside paid and voluntary positions for marginalised people
- Managed internal (other teams such as other subject faculties, fundraising, individual giving and nations teams) and external partnerships with colleges, local councils and national organisations
Affiliations
- I enjoy exercise through team sports, martial arts and cycling.
- When I'm not working or exercising I am usually reading sci-fi (currently reading A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers) or playing some video games.
Accomplishments
After Studying a BTEC National in Sports and Exercise Science I received a scholarship to university due to my Distinction Grade.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Campaign Coach
Friends of the Earth
02.2022 - Current
Computer Science Teacher
Forest Hill School
06.2018 - 02.2022
Supply teacher
JJFox
11.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher
Oasis Academy
09.2015 - 07.2017
PGCE Computer Science - Teaching
University of Roehampton
09.2014 - 07.2015
Sport Psychology - Psychology
University of Roehampton
09.2010 - 06.2013
BTEC National - Sport & Exercise Science
John Ruskin College, Selsdon
09.2007 - 07.2009
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