STEM Teacher (Secondary Math & Chemistry)
Oluwaseyi Aluko
Horsforth School
Horsforth,Leeds
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeGig WorkContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation:
Horsforth, Leeds, GBOpen to relocation:
YesImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offPersonal development programsWork from home optionCareer advancement3
Certification
8
Years of experience
Summary
Compassionate, responsible and safeguarding-trained professional with over eight years of experience supporting children and young people in diverse educational environments. Experienced in promoting wellbeing, identifying individual needs, maintaining safe environments and supporting people with different abilities and communication needs.
Calm, observant and dependable, with strong skills in relationship-building, record-keeping, teamwork and responding appropriately to emotional, physical and behavioural concerns. Currently completing a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics at Leeds Trinity University and seeking a part-time, weekend, evening or bank Care Assistant/Support Worker role in Horsforth or Leeds that fits around school-placement commitments.
Work History
Mathematics Teacher, ITT
1 Month- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Science teacher
11 Months- Taught complex scientific concepts to students of all abilities.
- Facilitated learning with hands-on activities.
- Assisted weaker students after school hours, offering personalised support for better understanding of topics covered in class.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular links in lessons.
- Established strong relationships with parents during parent-teacher meetings, promoting an open line of communication regarding student progress.
- Made classrooms safe environments for students to comfortably ask questions and voice concerns.
- Followed health and safety procedures to keep students safe.
Math Tutor
2 Years 8 Months- Encouraged group work during sessions fostering a cooperative learning environment and peer support.
- Collaborated with parents on progress updates, encouraging consistent improvement at home and school.
- Increased student confidence, enabling them to approach exams with a positive mindset. for successful exam results.
- Monitored pupil progression with regular testing, allowing alterations to the tutoring programme if necessary.
- Scheduled extra revision classes around examination periods reducing pre-exam stress among pupils.
- Provided feedback to students, improving their problem-solving skills.
- Worked successfully with students of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Chemistry and Mathematic Teacher
11 Months- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Science and mathematics teacher
2 Years 11 Months- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment by providing differentiated instruction for diverse learning abilities.
- Complied meticulously with health and safety regulations whilst conducting laboratory sessions or field trips.
- Enhanced student understanding of difficult concepts through practical experiments and hands-on activities in science classes.
- Managed behaviour in the classroom effectively by employing strategies tailored to individual students' needs.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Mathematics
Masters of Education - Leading Learning and Teaching
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Skills
Safeguarding and wellbeing
Online learning
Instructional adaptation
Concept demonstration
Summative assessment
Expert problem solving
Formative assessment
Mathematical concepts
Engaging presentation
Individualized instruction
Technology integration
Mathematics lesson planning
Mathematical modeling
Strong analytical thinking
Critical thinking promotion
Data-driven decision making
IEP support
Teaching diverse learners
In-depth subject expertise
Certification
- Safeguarding Children Level 2, 2025
- Autism Awareness, 2026
- Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training for Schools, 2026
Additional Information
- Seeking part-time evening, weekend or bank shifts compatible with PGCE commitments.
- Student visa holder with employment subject to the conditions stated on the visa/eVisa.
- Enhanced DBS on Update Service.
- References available upon request.
Education
Current
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher, ITT
Horsforth School
09.2026 - Current
Science teacher
British International School in Kurdistan
09.2025 - 08.2026
Math Tutor
Tecnis Academy
10.2022 - 06.2025
Chemistry and Mathematic Teacher
Sekolah Bina Persada
07.2021 - 06.2022
Science and mathematics teacher
American Christian Academy
08.2018 - 07.2021
Obafrmi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
University of Dundee
Masters of Education from Leading Learning and Teaching
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE from Secondary Mathematics