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Kevin Orchard

Kevin Orchard

Wombourne,Staffordshire

Summary

I am a passionate Phase Leader and Primary School Teacher with more than 16 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. I use my life experiences to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential . As phase leader I encourage teachers to bring laughter as well as learning into the classroom.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work history

Phase Leader/Class Teacher

Dudley Council
Dudley, West Midlands
07.2016 - Current
  • Extensive experience in Year 6
  • Phase management of year 4,5 and 6
  • Athe dance at SLT meetings
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • 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.
  • Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.

Supply Teacher

First for Education
Stourbridge, Dudley
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Taught pre-planned lesson material in line with school guidelines to maintain cohesive classes for students.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
  • Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
  • Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
  • Supervised students during break periods and meals to address safety or behavioural issues.
  • Maintained records of daily work and left notes for lead teacher.
  • Upheld school mission and values with positive behaviour modelling.

Maths Lead/Class Teacher

Tividale Hall Primary
Tividale, West Midlands
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • 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.
  • Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
  • led on maths throughout the school
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.

Class Teacher

Dudley MBC
Wollescote, West Midlands
09.2006 - 07.2015
  • Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
  • Encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
  • Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
  • Made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
  • Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Financial Administrator

Sandwell Council
West Bromwich, Sandwell
09.1979 - 05.2002
  • Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
  • Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
  • Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
  • Produced monthly management accounts for engineers and planners
  • Checked and evaluated allocation of capital expenditure.

Education

Bed English - Primary

Newman College of Higher Education
Birmingham
09/2002 - 07/2006

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Birmingham Polytechnic
Birmingham
07/1986 - 09/1987

BTec HNC Business and Finance -

Dudley College of Technology
Dudley
09/1984 - 07/1986

BEC General / BEC National - Business and finance

Woden Road College
Wednesbury
09/1979 - 07/1981

GCSEs - English Lan, English Lit, Maths, Economics

Churchfields High
09/1975 - 07/1979

Skills

  • Creative lesson planning
  • Inspiring leadership style
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum development
  • Behavioural interventions
  • Strong written and verbal communicator
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Positive learning environment

Timeline

Phase Leader/Class Teacher

Dudley Council
07.2016 - Current

Supply Teacher

First for Education
01.2016 - 06.2016

Maths Lead/Class Teacher

Tividale Hall Primary
09.2015 - 12.2015

Class Teacher

Dudley MBC
09.2006 - 07.2015

Financial Administrator

Sandwell Council
09.1979 - 05.2002

Bed English - Primary

Newman College of Higher Education
09/2002 - 07/2006

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Birmingham Polytechnic
07/1986 - 09/1987

BTec HNC Business and Finance -

Dudley College of Technology
09/1984 - 07/1986

BEC General / BEC National - Business and finance

Woden Road College
09/1979 - 07/1981

GCSEs - English Lan, English Lit, Maths, Economics

Churchfields High
09/1975 - 07/1979
Kevin Orchard