Julia Stock
St Albans,Hertfordshire
Summary
Economics Subject Specialist with extensive expertise in teaching IBDP and A-level courses, complemented by a strong background in Business education (Edexcel A-level and some B-tec) as well as experience in teaching English and geography. Known for outstanding exam results achieved through collaboration with colleagues. A creative and innovative thinker who employs an enquiry based, experiential approach to learning. Reflective, honest, and committed to lifelong learning. Patient, adaptable, organised, and caring educator who prioritises student learning. A collaborative team player dedicated to fostering an engaging educational environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
A-level teacher of Business and Economics
Immanuel College
Bushey, Hertfordshire
08.2020 - 08.2025
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' economic and business exposure and understanding.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
- Coordinated the Model United Nations programme at the school.
IB Teacher of Economics
American International School of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
10.2004 - 07.2020
- Taught IBDP Economics , grade 9 Social Studies (Geography, History and Sociology combined) and IB Core to students from a wide international community.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow subject teachers, departmental colleagues, coaches and learning support teachers to develop inclusive lessons and assessments for a variety of social studies classes.
- Used Atlas Rubicon to develop curriculum alignment.
- Assessed students Approaches to Learning and helped them become connected, creative and conceptual learners in with AISJ's vision of their learners.
- Equestrian Team Coordinator (9 years) for 4 Teams across 2 campuses and 5 divisions.
- MUN Director at JoMUN supporting students on the APQ committee (4 years).
- Organized, trained and led a team of students to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Engaged students in in an after-school Stock Market Investors Club and competition.
- Staff representative on the Pensions Committee (12 years).
- Over the years have taught English, IB English B, Yearbook, World Religions and Intro to Economics.
Teacher of KS3 and KS4 English
Stockwell Park Secondary School
London, UK
10.2003 - 06.2004
- Taught English to KS4 students at risk of failing or not completing school.
- Guided students to a positive attitude towards school and literature studies.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Awarded Best Form Tutor Award (Year 8)
Instructor
Outward Bound South Africa
Knysna, South Africa
07.2000 - 07.2003
- Facilitated personal growth and leadership skills to at-risk or adjudicated adolescents as well as corporate clients and school groups.
- Taught rock-climbing, sailing, kayaking and camp-skills to at-risk adolescents and corporate clients.
- Co-ordinated and administered school group camps and trainee recruitment.
Teacher of Academic Writing
Beinjing Inti Management College
Beijing, People's Republic of China
01.2000 - 11.2000
- Taught academic writing to high school graduates enrolled in UK based business and management courses.
- Facilitated language and cultural classes in western business etiquette.
Director
Braun Woodworking Machinery
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.1995 - 11.1998
- Importer of wooden furniture components, saw milling and woodworking machinery.
- Family Business.
- Oversaw all divisions including engineering, accounts, sales, marketing, finances in 3 provinces.
Education
Master of Arts - International School Administration
Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts, USA 05.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - International School Education
Endicott College
Beverley, Massachusetts, USA 05.2008 - 07.2009
Higher (Post Graduate) Diploma in Education - Secondary School Education
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.1998 - 11.1998
Certificate in English Language Teaching - Adult Second Language Acquisition
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 10.1997 - 11.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English and Communication
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.1993 - 11.1995
Skills
Economics Subject Specialist (IBDP and A-level)
Extensive Business (Edexcel and some B-tec ) teaching expertise
Outstanding exam results, in conjunction with colleagues
Creative and innovative thinker
Reflective and honest
Hands-on experiential approach to learning
Confirmed life-long learner
Patient and adaptable
Organized and caring educator
Collaborative team player
Puts student learning first
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"The beautiful thing about learning is that no-one can take it away from you" - BB King
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Timeline
A-level teacher of Business and Economics
Immanuel College
08.2020 - 08.2025
Master of Arts - International School Administration
Endicott College
05.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - International School Education
Endicott College
05.2008 - 07.2009
IB Teacher of Economics
American International School of Johannesburg
10.2004 - 07.2020
Teacher of KS3 and KS4 English
Stockwell Park Secondary School
10.2003 - 06.2004
Instructor
Outward Bound South Africa
07.2000 - 07.2003
Teacher of Academic Writing
Beinjing Inti Management College
01.2000 - 11.2000
Higher (Post Graduate) Diploma in Education - Secondary School Education
University of the Witwatersrand
02.1998 - 11.1998
Certificate in English Language Teaching - Adult Second Language Acquisition
University of Cambridge
10.1997 - 11.1997
Director
Braun Woodworking Machinery
06.1995 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English and Communication
University of South Africa
02.1993 - 11.1995
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