Leslie Gray
Old Kilpatrick,West Dunbartonshire
Summary
Versatile Teacher of Physics with knack for making complex concepts accessible to students. Successfully developed engaging curriculums that increased student comprehension and interest in science. Recognised for fostering collaborative learning environment and achieving notable improvements in student performance.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of physics in secondary school
South Ayrshire Council
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2000.01 - 2015.08
- Motivated students to pursue and achieve personal goals.
- Demonstrated Physics concepts and practicals to reinforce learning.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Supervised laboratory activities and enforced safety standards to minimise accidents.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Prepared students for exams by issuing Physics assessments and quizzes.
- Planned and delivered course content to meet curriculum requirements.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
- Employed different tools to deliver Physics curricula to students.
- Cross-checked teaching skills against student performance, identifying and correcting gaps.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Maintained student attendance levels by monitoring and investigating cases of recurring absences.
- Created curriculum-focused activities to supplement academic materials.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
- Coached Physics students to improve comprehension and academic results.
- Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
- Assessed and tracked student performance, attendance and attitude across different classes.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies for optimised learning environment.
- Worked with administrative staff in requisitioning and maintaining equipment stock.
- Contributed to developing new curricula, organising school trips and establishing Physics clubs.
- Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
- Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
- Identified below-target learners and tailored revision sessions to help students reach target grades.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
- Planned and supervised educational excursions for enhanced student engagement.
- Delivered informative progress reports aiding student development.
- Minimised low level disruption by enforcing classroom policies.
- Enforced school policies and procedures and minimised low-level disruptions.
- Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
- Pursued professional training to sharpen leadership and management skills.
- Modified educational courses to account for exam and curricula changes.
- Assisted special needs students with academic and professional development.
- Prepared equipment and laboratories for experiments and examinations.
- Completed risk assessments, determining and controlling potential hazardous situations.
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, North Lanarkshire
1998.08 - 1999.12
Debug Technician
Sun Microsystems
Linlithgow, West Lothian
1998.05 - 1998.08
Teacher of Physics/Science
Highland Council
Portree, Highland
1998.01 - 1998.05
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, North Lanarkshire
1997.09 - 1998.01
Production line worker
Compaq Computers
Erskine, Renfrewshire
1997.07 - 1997.09
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, North Lanarkshire
1997.05 - 1997.07
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, North Lanarkshire
1996.10 - 1997.05
Part-Time Guitar Tutor HMP Shotts (Prison)
Motherwell College
Shotts, North Lanarkshire
1996.02 - 1997.02
Technical Officer
British Telecommunications
Glasgow, North Lanarkshire
1973.07 - 1995.04
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Open University
Milton Keynes 1988.09 - 1994.12
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Physics
Strathclyde University
Glasgow, Glasgow City 1995.09 - 1996.06
Skills
- Documentation development
- Lesson planning
- Child safeguarding
- Student report writing
- Project supervision
Affiliations
- music/can play various musical instruments
Timeline
Teacher of physics in secondary school
South Ayrshire Council
2000.01 - 2015.08
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
1998.08 - 1999.12
Debug Technician
Sun Microsystems
1998.05 - 1998.08
Teacher of Physics/Science
Highland Council
1998.01 - 1998.05
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
1997.09 - 1998.01
Production line worker
Compaq Computers
1997.07 - 1997.09
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
1997.05 - 1997.07
Teacher of Physics/Science
Glasgow City Council
1996.10 - 1997.05
Part-Time Guitar Tutor HMP Shotts (Prison)
Motherwell College
1996.02 - 1997.02
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Physics
Strathclyde University
1995.09 - 1996.06
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Open University
1988.09 - 1994.12
Technical Officer
British Telecommunications
1973.07 - 1995.04