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JOSHUA RECALDE

JOSHUA RECALDE

Bradford,Oxfordshire

Summary

Undergraduate student at Selden College with a strong interest in political theory, economics, and public policy. Seeking opportunities to develop both practical experience and academic understanding through research, writing, and policy-focused work. I regularly write on political and economic questions on my Substack blog.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tutor

Explore Learning
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2025.10 - Current

• Teach English and Mathematics to students from Reception to Year 11 in both one-to-one and classroom settings.
• Develop tailored explanations and lesson structures for students with differing ages, abilities, and educational needs.
• Built strong communication, adaptability, and classroom-management skills in fast-paced teaching environments.
• Maintain an engaging and disciplined learning environment while working with diverse groups of students.
• Developed the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and encourage independent understanding and critical thinking.

Other Positions Held

Yorkshire Homes, Highgrove, Stephen White Books
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2021.11 - 2025.09
  • Worked as a labourer: roofing, installing insulation and preparing building sights for viewings.
  • Worked as a warehouse assistant for a second-hand book seller: moving, packaging, and adding inventory.
  • Worked as an end-of-tenancy and holiday rental cleaner.

Volunteer youth worker

Grace Baptist Mission
Johannesburg and Welkom, South Africa
2025.06 - 2025.07
  • Taught SEN classes at Morning Star Children’s Centre in Welkom, South Africa.
  • Led Bible discussion groups at Thandanani House of Refuge.
  • Organised and led games, crafts, and educational activities for primary-school-aged children in a variety of settings.
  • Assisted with the setup, administration, and maintenance of the children’s centre and Holiday Bible Camp.
  • Developed leadership, communication, and teaching skills while working in an unfamiliar and fast-changing environment with diverse groups of young people. Encouraged independent thinking and discussion within educational and pastoral settings.
  • Wrote a 1000 word report on our venture for the charity magazine 'Herald.'

Education

Independent Higher Education Programme - Liberal Arts

Selden College
Oxford
2025.09 -

A-level - Spanish: A, Politics: A, History: B

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
2022.01 - 2024.01

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Writing and Communication
  • Teaching
  • Data entry and analysis

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish

Timeline

Tutor

Explore Learning
2025.10 - Current

Independent Higher Education Programme - Liberal Arts

Selden College
2025.09 -

Volunteer youth worker

Grace Baptist Mission
2025.06 - 2025.07

A-level - Spanish: A, Politics: A, History: B

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
2022.01 - 2024.01

Other Positions Held

Yorkshire Homes, Highgrove, Stephen White Books
2021.11 - 2025.09
JOSHUA RECALDE