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Oliver Ford

West Wickham,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in classroom technology use and literacy improvement techniques. Expertise in organising parent-teacher meetings and understanding child psychology to enhance student engagement. Skilled in preparing students for standardised testing through project-based learning implementations and adaptable teaching styles. Proficient in literacy coaching, problem-solving in maths, and delivering effective feedback to foster creative thinking. Committed to applying pedagogical theory and behavioural intervention techniques to support diverse learning needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teacher in a primary school

Elmwood Junior School
Thornton Heath, Croydon
09.2023 - Current
  • Promoted seamless integration of special educational needs students into mainstream classes.
  • Conducted parent-teacher meetings to discuss pupil progress and behaviour issues.
  • Promoted active engagement in class discussions, cultivating encouraging learning environment.
  • Introduced tactics to engage reluctant learners, elevating overall class participation rates.
  • Ensured safe, respectful learning environment through strict adherence to school's code of conduct.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping improve academic performance.
  • Adapted teaching methods to cater for diverse learning needs of students.
  • Participated in continuous professional development workshops staying abreast of latest teaching methodologies.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to nurture creativity among pupils.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring optimal learning environment for all students.

Supply teacher

Empowering Learning Ltd
London, London
09.2021 - 07.2023

I joined the company as a supply teacher and was very quickly offered a long-term supply with a school I had worked some shifts with. I would punctually arrive at work and fulfil all teacher responsibilities with professionalism and personality. When I wanted to transition back into full-time work, the school I had supplied with offered me a contract, which I accepted.

KS2 Phase Leader and class teacher

Langley Park Primary School
Beckenham, Bromley
09.2020 - 07.2021

As Head of Key Stage 2, I was tasked with developing the curriculum, progressing teacher standards, increasing pupil engagement and improving attainment of pupils. A member of the middle management team and maths lead for the school.

Head of Year and Class teacher

Pickhurst Academy
West Wickham, Bromley
09.2017 - 07.2020

Head of Year 6 and class teacher.

Class teacher

Fern Hill Primary School
Kingston upon Thames, London
09.2015 - 07.2017

Year 5 class teacher.

Under 18 Assistant manager

AFC Wimbledon
London, London
03.2010 - 06.2014

Assistant manager of the professional phase of the academy. In charge of developing first-year professional football players for the first team, aimed at securing long-term professional contracts.

Football academy coach

Crystal Palace Football Club
London, London
04.2007 - 02.2010

Head coach of various academy teams, ranging from U10s to U14s aimed at developing the players in line with the clubs code of conduct and ethos.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
09.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies with Professional Coaching

University of Greenwich
London
09.2007 - 06.2010

A-Levels -

Langley Park School for Boys
Beckenham, Bromley
09.2000 - 06.2002

GCSEs -

Langley Park School For Boys
Beckenham, Bromley
09.1998 - 06.2000

Skills

  • Literacy improvement techniques
  • Child psychology understanding
  • Adaptable teaching styles
  • Problem-solving in maths
  • Reading comprehension strategies
  • Effective feedback
  • Behavioural intervention techniques
  • Pedagogical theory

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Golf
  • Being a dad

Timeline

Teacher in a primary school

Elmwood Junior School
09.2023 - Current

Supply teacher

Empowering Learning Ltd
09.2021 - 07.2023

KS2 Phase Leader and class teacher

Langley Park Primary School
09.2020 - 07.2021

Head of Year and Class teacher

Pickhurst Academy
09.2017 - 07.2020

Class teacher

Fern Hill Primary School
09.2015 - 07.2017

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education

Kingston University
09.2014 - 06.2015

Under 18 Assistant manager

AFC Wimbledon
03.2010 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies with Professional Coaching

University of Greenwich
09.2007 - 06.2010

Football academy coach

Crystal Palace Football Club
04.2007 - 02.2010

A-Levels -

Langley Park School for Boys
09.2000 - 06.2002

GCSEs -

Langley Park School For Boys
09.1998 - 06.2000
Oliver Ford